Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35s in 2025, the highest annual total in the program's history, as more countries move to expand or introduce the fifth-generation jet into their air forces. The company reports that annual production is now running at a pace around five times higher than any other allied fighter currently in production.
Breaking Defense reports that the Israeli defense industry is poised for growth in 2026, driven by lessons learned from the recent conflict. The country's ability to deliver advanced systems on time has led to record sales in 2024, with a focus on European markets.
Breaking Defense reports on the prospects for fighter jet deals, missile defenses, and peace talks in the Middle East and North Africa in 2026. The US has allowed Saudi Arabia to purchase F-35s, while Turkey may rejoin the program after removing sanctions.
Israel entered 2025 looking to a new US administration to be a gamechanger for Jerusalem's multi-front war. The country pushed forward with new technologies, including laser air defenses and unmanned systems, amid international criticism of its tactics in Gaza.
Elbit Systems expects to receive a contract for its PULS rocket artillery system from Greece, pending commercial negotiations with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense. The deal has been anticipated over several weeks, with Athens seeking to acquire 36 systems valued at approximately $757 million.