Gamechanger for Jerusalem's multi-front war amid international criticism and regional conflicts

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. Despite regional conflicts, Israeli defense exports hit record $14.7 billion in 2025. Breaking Defense reports that the development of these technologies has been critical to Israel’s success in the region.