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Israel Arms Exports Rose 20% In 2012 As More Countries Vie For Military-Industrial Complex ProfitsQuicklink submitted by Amanda Lang Permalink |
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| Israeli arms exports rose by 20 percent to $7 billion (5.3 billion euros) in 2012, according to defence ministry estimates cited by the Haaretz newspaper on Thursday. The increase comes despite the global economic crisis, which has seen many states cut down on weapons purchases. If confirmed, it would nearly match the recent peak of $7.2 billion figure achieved in 2010 before a fall last year. The defence ministry was not able to confirm the report, with a spokesman saying final 2012 export figures would only be available at the end of the first quarter. Part of the hike is due to a major arms deal with Italy, which will see Israel buying Italian-made combat training jets, the paper said. In return, Rome agreed to make $1 billion in purchases from Israeli defence industries. |
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