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Israeli Defense Tech Booms Amid Global Backlash

12/24/2025

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  • At the DefenseTech Week conference in Tel Aviv, Israeli weapons executives described products as "combat-proven".
  • Boaz Levy, head of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), said 80% of operations focus on exports with $27 billion in new orders.
  • Despite global backlash over Gaza, interest in Israeli weapons remains strong.
  • Executives acknowledged risk of boycotts and reputational damage.
  • The conference framed human suffering as a business opportunity, redefining Israel's defense-tech identity.