The changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide. Western armies demand new battle-tested technology, refined by soldiers in combat. Despite calls from some countries to boycott Israeli weapons, “when one side is purchasing, in the end, they want to buy the best product possible. Israel’s defence exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, according to Defence Ministry figures released last month, while exports to Europe comprised more than 50% of these sales, up from 35% in 2023.
Despite Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez’s claims of cutting military ties with Israel, Spain has increased its imports of Israeli weapons, revealing the government’s duplicity and the emptiness of its anti-Israel posturing. In 2025 alone, Spain imported over €10 million worth of Israeli military equipment—up from €7 million the previous year—according to official figures.
