Weapons sales

US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report

According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury. 

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Surface-to-air missile launcher of the Patriot (Wisla) system newly integrated into the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) stands at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland, December 18, 2024.
A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires at targets out at sea during a counter-landing live fire exercise as part of the annual Balikatan joint military drills on May 04, 2026

Finnish parliament strikes down initiative aimed at restricting weapons purchases from Israel

Finland has placed orders exceeding 800 million euros for weapons from Israel. The largest single acquisition was the David's Sling air defense system, purchased in 2023 for 316 million euros.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Members of a ground crew work to load a cruise missile into a US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford airbase, used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel, amid the US–Israeli conflict with Iran, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, March 14, 2026.

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the communications were not public, said several European countries will be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.

German lawyers file complaint against Merz, officials for 'aiding and abetting Gaza genocide'

In the over 100-page-long criminal complaint, the lawyers provide what they say is extensive evidence for the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed by Israel.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel

The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.

APRIL 3, 2025ByREUTERS
US Senate floor

US State Department approves $2 billion arms sale to Qatar

The arms include eight MQ-9B Predator drones, which cost around $30 million each, can fly at altitudes above 40,000 feet for over 30 hours.

MARCH 27, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, February 26, 2025.

Amid truce concerns, US plans emergency $3 billion Israel arms deals

This marks the second time this month the Trump administration has declared an emergency to quickly approve weapons sales to Israel.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByREUTERS
Rows of 500 pound, 1000 pound and 2000 pound bombs on the hangar deck of a ship.

Can Israel divorce from its weapons dependency on the US? - interview

Ex-deputy IDF chief Dayan, deputy NSC chief Freilich weigh in on the future of Israel's weapons supply and sales.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A battle tank with the Israeli flag on a background of US dollar banknotes (illustrative)

Trump administration asks congressional leaders to approve new $1b. arms sales to Israel - WSJ

President Trump also said that he wouldn't withhold any future weapons shipments to Israel.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Aviation ordonancemen stand next to JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) (left) and JDAM satellite guided bombs (right) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003

Israel's defense industry set to reach historic record in weapon sales - WSJ

The collective backlog for Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and IAI has risen by over 25%, compared with a 23% surge for all of 2023.

JANUARY 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

Dutch court rejects bid to stop arms exports to Israel

"The interim relief court finds that there is no reason to impose a total ban on the export of military and dual-use goods on the state," it said in a statement.

DECEMBER 13, 2024ByREUTERS
Presiding judge Antoine Kesia-Mbe Mindua, Judge Tomoko Akane, and Judge Kimberly Prost prepare to deliver the verdict in the case of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, June 26, 2024.

One year later, how did Ben-Gvir's gun reform impact Israel? - analysis

In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.

DECEMBER 7, 2024ByEFRAT FORSHER
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024

A global arms race: Israel's air force seeks post-ceasefire weapons supplies - analysis

Military officials reveal severe strain on Israel's helicopter fleets and fighter jets, while the global arms race complicates procurement efforts.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByMAARIV
THE PILOTS – who put their lives on the line so we, the majority, can sleep safely at night – feel that the country to which they have committed their lives is changing.

Senate defeats legislation to block sale of some offensive weapons to Israel

Fissure persists among Senate Democrats over supplying Israel with offensive weapons.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks during a press conference regarding legislation that would block offensive U.S. weapons sales to Israel, with Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Peter Welch (D-VT) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 19, 2024.