Israel’s defence exports reached a record US$19.2 billion in 2025, marking an increase of nearly 30 per cent compared with the previous year, according to figures released by the country’s Ministry of Defence.
The ministry stated that the growth was driven primarily by strong international demand for missiles, rockets and air-defence systems. The achievement represents the fifth consecutive year in which Israel’s military exports have surpassed previous records. According to the ministry, defence exports have more than doubled over the past five years and increased by almost fourfold over the last decade.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Defence said that Israel’s defence industry signed hundreds of new agreements around the world throughout the year. These deals were concluded with the direct support and guidance of the International Defence Cooperation Directorate (IMOD), which oversees and promotes the country’s defence export activities.
A significant proportion of the agreements were large-scale transactions. Of the total US$19.2 billion in contracts signed during 2025, approximately 53 per cent consisted of so-called “mega-deals”, each valued at US$100 million or more. This indicates that high-value procurement programmes accounted for more than half of the year’s export business.
Key Defence Export Indicators for 2025
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total defence exports | US$19.2 billion |
| Increase from previous year | Nearly 30% |
| Share of mega-deals | 53% |
| Minimum value of a mega-deal | US$100 million |
| Consecutive years of record exports | 5 years |
Missiles, rockets and air-defence systems remained the largest segment of Israel’s defence export portfolio in 2025. These categories accounted for 29 per cent of all agreements signed during the year. Surveillance and optronic systems represented 22 per cent of contracts, while radar and electronic warfare equipment made up 11 per cent.
Defence Contracts by Sector
| Sector | Share of Total Contracts |
|---|---|
| Missiles, rockets and air-defence systems | 29% |
| Surveillance and optronic systems | 22% |
| Radar and electronic warfare equipment | 11% |
The Ministry of Defence also noted that Israel has been engaged in conflicts on multiple fronts since October 2023. According to the ministry, this situation provided an opportunity to demonstrate the country’s military capabilities on the international stage. The statement added that the operational use of Israeli weapons systems in various theatres contributed to increased interest in Israeli defence technologies among international customers.
Regional demand patterns showed that Europe was the largest market for Israeli defence exports in 2025. European countries accounted for 36 per cent of all defence agreements signed during the year. The Asia-Pacific region ranked second, representing 32 per cent of contracts.
The Middle East and North Africa region accounted for 15 per cent of defence agreements, while North America represented 13 per cent of total contracts.
Defence Contracts by Region
| Region | Share of Total Contracts |
|---|---|
| Europe | 36% |
| Asia-Pacific | 32% |
| Middle East and North Africa | 15% |
| North America | 13% |
The figures released by the Ministry of Defence indicate that 2025 was the strongest year on record for Israel’s defence exports, supported by sustained demand for advanced missile, air-defence, surveillance and electronic warfare technologies, as well as a growing number of high-value international contracts.