Weapons sales

Israel risks lagging behind as Arab neighbors deepen US ties at our expense - opinion

Cancellation of cooperation would cut off the PA from the Israeli financial system. With almost complete dependency on the Israeli shekel, it would make it virtually impossible for the PA to operate.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu sits among cabinet ministers in the Knesset plenum last week. The government is sending out an incoherent message, the writer maintains.
Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

Weapons makers have 'conned' US military into buying expensive equipment

An IDF (Ching-Kuo Fighter) jet takes off, as Taiwan's military demonstrates combat readiness ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holidays in an annual exercises in Taichung, Taiwan January 7, 2025; illustrative.

US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

Ice Breaker missile

Israel's Rampage missile success in Operation Sindoor drives new India defense deal


Israeli joint venture wins huge Indian army rifle deal

Indian Army to receive 425,000 CQB carbine assault rifles in $3.3 billion deal

Carmel

Ukraine War, Middle East conflict boost US arms makers profits

Driven by sustained demand for its fighter jets and munitions amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Lockheed Martin and RTX are predicting strong profits

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests

Israeli companies have been banned from weapon exhibitions across the world following the war in the Gaza Strip.

The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025

Europe emerges from the shadows at Taiwan's largest defense show

The last major European weapons sales to Taiwan were three decades ago.

Taiwan weapon show

Former Biden NatSec advisor: Withholding weapons to Israel 'credible position I would support'

Former Biden advisor Jake Sullivan urged Democrats to back an arms embargo on Israel, citing Gaza famine, failed ceasefire talks, and stalled diplomacy.

 Jake Sullivan meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, December 12, 2024

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.

Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Riyadh prepares for World Defense Show

The international five-day event, which will focus on the future, will be supported by relevant ministries, authorities, and strategic public and private sector entities.

(Illustrative) People look at guns at World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022

German defense contractor Renk considers continuing Israel exports, bypassing embargo - report

Renk CEO, Alexander Sagel, told the Financial Times that the company has a “responsibility” to ensure that Israel can “maintain its deterrence capabilities.”

 Delivery of weapons from Germany to Israel, package of military aid (illustrative)

Investigation exposes X, WhatsApp as hotbeds for arms trade involving Houthis, US weapons

TTP identified 130 Yemen-based X accounts that were advertising a range of weapons, including high-powered rifles, grenade launchers, and other military-grade arms.

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025

US approves potential sale of multimission aircraft sustainment to Lebanon

The Super Tucano is a multimission aircraft that can be used for training and light attack.

A member of the Afghan air force marshals in an A-29 Super Tucano at Hamid Karzai International Airport near Kabul, Afghanistan, January 15, 2016.

UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons

The purchase of the Lockheed Martin jets would allow Britain's air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War, Downing Street said.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.