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Israeli air defense dominates European procurement as continent races to rearm
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- European reliance on Israeli air-defense technology has surged, with deals exceeding $15 billion in under five years as the continent rebuilds defenses neglected post-Cold War.
- Germany leads European procurement, signing deals worth around $6.7 billion for Israeli systems like Arrow 3, forming the core of the European Sky Shield Initiative.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine exposed vulnerabilities in European and American defense industries, driving demand for Israel's flexible, cost-effective, and battle-tested missile defense systems.
- Israeli defense firms have expanded production and workforce significantly due to export growth, fueling economic growth and investment in next-generation defense technologies.
- Challenges remain for competitors like France and the US, as production bottlenecks and performance issues hinder alternatives, while Ukraine seeks to develop cheaper interceptor options.
