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Israel’s arms exports surged past $19 billion last year, a 30% jump from the prior year and more than double in five years, despite global criticism over its military actions. Over half the sales were “mega-deals” worth $100 million+, with even nations cutting ties quietly placing orders—driven by trust in battle-tested tech seen in action. Defense Minister Israel Katz ties export growth to Israel’s defense innovation, spotlighting new drone-defense tech amid rising global demand. The Tel Aviv Defense Tech Expo showcased cutting-edge gear shaped by recent conflicts, sparking protests over Gaza being framed as a testing ground—a claim the ministry denies. Missile and air defense systems still dominate sales, while observation tech saw a major uptick, pushing Israel to seventh place globally in arms exports, overtaking the UK.

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