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- Israel overtook the United Kingdom as the world’s seventh-largest arms exporter in 2025, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
- The Defense Ministry said 2025 defense exports totalled $19.2 billion, with more than half as mega-deals.
- Europe contributed $6.9 billion (36 %) and Asia-Pacific $6.1 billion (32 %) of sales.
- Officials warned that growth from licensing reforms and a broader buyer list could be offset by a stronger shekel and Ukraine-derived competition hurting profitability.
