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Global arms sales surge as three Israeli firms rank among world’s top 100

Worldwide arms revenue hit a record $679 billion in 2024 amid rising demand driven by Europe’s fear of Russia while Israeli manufacturers showed strong growth despite criticism over Gaza

ynet | 12.02.25

Israel’s Uzi maker unveils new 3D-printed silencers already in use by IDF special forces

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), developer of the iconic Uzi and Negev light machine gun, revealed a new line of 3D-printed silencers designed after lessons from war to reduce muzzle flash and noise that could expose troops in combat

Navit Zomer | 11.11.25

Rafael set to sell 50% stake in subsidiary Controp at nearly $1 billion valuation

Sale seen as a step to ease state ownership limits ahead of a planned IPO, positioning the Israeli defense technology company for greater flexibility and growth

Golan Hazani/Calcalist | 08.17.25

פגישת ישראל כ"ץ עם טניה פאיון שרת החוץ של סלובניה

Slovenia is first EU member state to ban weapons trade with Israel

The country to ban the import, export and transit of weapons to and from Israel, the government says in a statement, adding it is moving ahead while others in the bloc are unable to adopt concrete measures; 'We don't buy a pin from them,' Israeli official says

AFP | 07.31.25

ארה"ב קונגרס הקונגרס בית הנבחרים הסנאט סנאט

US Senate votes down bid to halt arms sales to Israel as support among Democrats grows

Support for failed resolutions, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, grew compared to similar votes in April, including key figures who previously opposed similiar measures, signaling a shift in party's stance on Gaza war

Reuters | 07.31.25

שוטרים עצרו נהג מונית שהסתיר ברכבו תיק שהכיל אקדחי גלוק

Israel Police bust taxi driver with five handguns in trunk, claims it was package delivery

Watch the arrest: Police arrested a Bat Yam taxi driver on Highway 6 after five Glock pistols, magazines and a bulletproof vest were found in his trunk; the weapons may have been intended for criminal hits or terror groups

Shalev Kachlon | 07.23.25

נשק אמריקאי שנמכר חופשי על ידי סוחרים חות'ים ב-X

‘Death to America’ and guns for sale: Houthi-linked arms dealers use social media for illegal trade

Digital watchdog reports Houthi-affiliated arms dealers openly selling US-marked military weapons on WhatsApp and X, exploiting paid platform tools and evading detection despite policies banning such trade

Daniela Ginzburg | 07.17.25

מעצרי חשודים בעבירות סחר בנשק בירושלים, בזכות עבודתו של סוכן סמוי המכונה "מטריקס"

‘I want to be an arms dealer’: Boy, 10, caught selling guns in Israel Police sting

He was among 32 suspects arrested in major police operation targeting illegal arms trade in East Jerusalem, southern Israel and the West Bank; undercover agent purchased over 1 million shekels in weapons and explosives

Liran Tamari | 07.15.25

Israeli defense firms expected to attend Paris Air Show despite pressure

After weeks of legal uncertainty, Israeli companies set to participate in one of the world’s largest defense expos despite calls in France to bar them over Gaza; industry giants like IAI, Rafael and Elbit plan major displays

Itamar Eichner | 06.08.25

Rafael CEO: 'We haven’t received a cancellation notice and we’re not intimidated by Spain'

Defense contractor chief on Spain deal concerns: 'We saw the Al Jazeera report, but switching weapons after years of training isn’t simple'; laser interception systems to debut at Paris Air Show

Navit Zomer | 06.04.25

Germany says Gaza war 'no longer justified as fight against Hamas'

German coalition partner SPD demands an end to arms exports to Israel, citing alleged humanitarian crisis in Gaza and international law violations as EU moves to reassess Association Agreement with Jerusalem

Daniel Bettini, Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin, Reuters | 05.26.25

Protesters in Morocco block strategic ports to force end to normalization with Israel

Activists demand port officials block ships carrying military cargo to Israel, call on Rabat to withdraw from Abraham Accords; several detained; 'They try to silence people'

Associated Press | 05.04.25

Israel ranks 8th among world's top arms traders, international report reveals

Israel was responsible for 3.1% of global arms deals between 2020 and 2024 and during the same period, it was also the 15th-largest arms importer in the world; US maintained its position as the largest arms exporter, supplying weapons to 107 countries

Lital Samet | 03.11.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו פגישה עם מרקו רוביו מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב ב ירושלים

Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

Since taking office, the Trump administration has approved nearly $12 billion in military aid to Israel; secretary of state says emergency authority being used to expedite delivery

Reuters | 03.02.25

Israel pushes for Russian military presence in Syria to counter Turkey, Islamists

Israeli officials urging US to let Russia keep troops in Syria after demanding demilitarized zone south of Damascus, aiming to block Islamist forces near Israel’s border and curb Turkey’s growing influence

News Agencies | 03.01.25

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