Israeli arms exports have reached an all-time high for the fifth consecutive year, hitting more than $19 billion in 2025, driven by missile, rocket and air defence systems, the defence ministry says, AFP reports.

Israel is among the world’s leading arms exporters.

“Israel’s all-time defence export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2bn in 2025 — a nearly 30 per cent surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade,” a defence ministry statement said.

Missile, rocket and air defence systems were the lead exports and accounted for 29pcof deals, it said, adding that a “notable surge was recorded in observation and optronics systems”.

European countries purchased 36pc of exports, while Asia and the Pacific Region bought 32pc, and the Middle East and North Africa 15pc.