Arms trade

Elbit Systems secures $1.4b. European defense contract as backlog passes $30b.

The multi-domain package includes autonomous unmanned vehicles, ground-based electronic warfare solutions, precision-guided artillery, and advanced reconnaissance systems.

View of Elbit Systems offices in Jerusalem on December 3, 2024.
A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran

A demonstration in support of Palestine and Lebanon marches through Stockholm to Gustav Adolfs Torg, Sweden October 5.

Pro-Palestine camp to take place at site of Jewish WWII deportations


Iran using European ports to smuggle arms to Hezbollah - report

This arms laundering was done due to Israeli military pressure on Iranian assets in Syria and Lebanon.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this picture obtained on December 31, 2022.

Dutch court's anti-Israel ruling is meaningless, but part of a dangerous trend - opinion

The real losers of this lawsuit could end up being the Dutch government and the Dutch people.

 Illustrative image of a court gavel.

US requests Israeli commitment on American weapon use in Gaza, sets deadline for response

Israel is being asked to comply with new regulations demanding the use of US arms in accordance to international law and the allowance of US aid deliveries.

 U.S. President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

UK may halt arms exports to Israel if IDF goes through with Rafah operation - report

Foreign Secretary David Cameron responded by sending two letters to the Foreign Affairs Committee, one regarding the planned Israel invasion of Rafah, and the other regarding arms exports to Israel.

 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron meets with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (not pictured), in Amman, Jordan December 20, 2023.

Turkey's Erdogan links German support of Israel in Gaza to Holocaust guilt

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Istanbul, Turkey October 28, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block entrances to UK's BAE defense plant

There have been regular demonstrations in cities across Europe in recent weeks to show support for Gaza's Palestinians.

 Protestors blockade BAE Systems Rochester, in support of Palestinians, in Rochester

Danish DM fires key staff member after purchasing arms from Israel

Denmark agreed to purchase artillery systems from Israel's Elbit Systems after having donated much of its own weapon systems to Ukraine.

Elbit's EXTRA rocket system.

Guess who will shield Germany from a nuclear attack?

MIDDLE ISRAEL: There’s little to celebrate about Israeli arms exports, but this is an exception.

 VISITORS VIEW a model of the Arrow 3 interceptor missile on display at an aerospace conference in Jerusalem.

Israel records $12.5 billion in defense exports, 25% to Arab neighbors

Abraham Accords countries gave a boost to the State of Israel's defense exports.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Israeli prof. wanted for arms dealing vanishes before US extradition

The Israeli professor was released on bail while a court deliberated on his extradition to the US, where he is wanted for arms trafficking charges.

 Gal Luft, co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, speaks on stage during the opening day of Web Summit 2017 at Altice Arena in Lisbon