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Arab states account for quarter of record Israel arms exports

Orders for Israel's extensive range of drone systems made up a quarter of Israel's record US$12.5 billion defence exports in 2022, defence ministry figures show. (AFP photo)

JERUSALEM: Israeli defence exports hit an all-time high of US$12.5 billion last year, with Arab countries that recently established ties accounting for nearly a quarter of purchase contracts, officials said Wednesday.

The defence ministry, which oversees and approves the exports of Israel's defence industries, said one quarter of deals were for drone systems, with "missiles, rockets and air defence systems" making up another 19%.

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