Israel was the eighth-largest weapons exporter globally between 2020 and 2024, capturing a 3.1% share of the international arms market.
The data was compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). These figures highlight the strength of Israel’s defense industry, which has maintained robust sales over the past five years.
The SIPRI report positions Israel among the top tier of arms-exporting nations, behind global powers like the US and Russia. Israeli arms sales have been consistently strong, driven by demand for advanced military tech in areas such as missile defense, drones, and other weapons systems.
Israel’s defense sector, led by companies like Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems and Rafael, has become a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, catering to both domestic security needs and a burgeoning international clientele.
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Interest in Israel’s military hardware is expected to skyrocket in the coming years, fueled by global demand for Israeli defense innovations amid rising geopolitical tensions. Recent developments further bolster this outlook.
In 2024, Israel secured major export deals with countries in Europe and Asia, including an agreement to supply Germany with the Arrow missile defense system, valued at over $4 billion.
This deal, one of the largest in Israel’s history, underscores its growing appeal to NATO members and other allies seeking to counter ballistic missile threats. [here’s a detailed report on Israel’s growing role in bolstering Europe’s defenses]
Additionally, the ongoing modernization of militaries in the Indo-Pacific region has opened new markets for Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and cyber-defense systems.
Overall, current trends position Israel to capitalize on shifting global security priorities in an increasingly unstable world. In parallel, Israel is also boosting domestic arms production in order to reduce its reliance on US and other arms imports.
