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Israel Innovation Authority
Ministry of Economy and Industry
Manufacturers’ Association of Israel
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Right before Biden’s visit: A massive jump in Israeli weapons systems sales to Arab countries
The surge in defense exports is expected to increase by tens of per cent to European countries following the war in Ukraine.
The cooperation with Bahrain is tightening: “Israel has agreed to sell UAV systems.”
Hours before the visit of President Biden, the “Wall Street Journal” reported that Israel agreed to sell UAV and interception systems to Bahrain, an essential part of the Abraham Accords. The report also revealed that experts from the Shabak (Israel Security Agency) trained Bahraini intelligence officers.
Europe has doubled its weapons purchases from Israel
Israel’s defence exports jumped by 55% in just two years, with 41% of the contracts signed in 2021 being with European countries. According to that – Israel will sell Europe defence systems, advanced radars and drones for a total price evaluated around 4.6$ billion.