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Middle East Firms Rise in Global Arms Rankings

December 2, 2025

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Key Takeaways

Nine Middle East firms made SIPRI's Top 100 arms producers list.
Total revenue for these firms was approximately $31 billion in 2024.
Israel's Elbit Systems ranked 25th with $6.3 billion in arms sales.
Turkey's Aselsan saw a 24% increase in arms revenue to $3.5 billion.

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Strategic Implications

The growth of Middle Eastern defense firms may indicate a shift in global defense production, with regional companies capitalizing on conflict-driven demand. This trend could suggest increased competition for established Western defense contractors, potentially altering the global defense landscape.

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What Happened

Regional Defense Capacity Grows Amid Conflict Demand

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has reported a record number of Middle Eastern firms in its annual list of Top 100 arms producers or military service providers. Nine regional companies, including five from Turkey, three from Israel, and one from the United Arab Emirates, generated approximately $31 billion in revenue for 2024. The top-ranked firm, Israel’s Elbit Systems, pulled in $6.3 billion in arms sales, up from $5.5 billion the year before. This growth is attributed to ongoing military operations and high global demand for advanced military equipment. The report was published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and reported by Breaking Defense.

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