Weapons sales

Ukraine War, Middle East conflict boost US arms makers profits

Driven by sustained demand for its fighter jets and munitions amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Lockheed Martin and RTX are predicting strong profits

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.
The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025

Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests

Taiwan weapon show

Europe emerges from the shadows at Taiwan's largest defense show

 Jake Sullivan meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, December 12, 2024

Former Biden NatSec advisor: Withholding weapons to Israel 'credible position I would support'


DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.

Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Riyadh prepares for World Defense Show

The international five-day event, which will focus on the future, will be supported by relevant ministries, authorities, and strategic public and private sector entities.

(Illustrative) People look at guns at World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022

German defense contractor Renk considers continuing Israel exports, bypassing embargo - report

Renk CEO, Alexander Sagel, told the Financial Times that the company has a “responsibility” to ensure that Israel can “maintain its deterrence capabilities.”

 Delivery of weapons from Germany to Israel, package of military aid (illustrative)

Investigation exposes X, WhatsApp as hotbeds for arms trade involving Houthis, US weapons

TTP identified 130 Yemen-based X accounts that were advertising a range of weapons, including high-powered rifles, grenade launchers, and other military-grade arms.

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025

US approves potential sale of multimission aircraft sustainment to Lebanon

The Super Tucano is a multimission aircraft that can be used for training and light attack.

A member of the Afghan air force marshals in an A-29 Super Tucano at Hamid Karzai International Airport near Kabul, Afghanistan, January 15, 2016.

UK to buy fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons

The purchase of the Lockheed Martin jets would allow Britain's air force to carry nuclear weapons for the first time since the end of the Cold War, Downing Street said.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

France blocks off Israel display at weapons conference

The Defense Ministry also accused France of specifically blocking off weapons which compete with French weapons as a sort of dirty competition trick.

A display of Elbit weaponry is seen

Advanced drones in Lebanon, Syria: Turkey's drone sales could pose a threat to Israel - interview

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently declared that “Turkey ranks among the top three countries in the world in drone technology.”

 A drone view shows a Turkish flag flying over Sarayburnu with the Golden Horn in the background, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2024.

US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders-led effort to block arms sales to Israel

The Senate voted 82-15 and 83-15 to reject two resolutions of disapproval over sales of massive bombs and other offensive military equipment.

 US Senate floor

US State Department approves $2 billion arms sale to Qatar

The arms include eight MQ-9B Predator drones, which cost around $30 million each, can fly at altitudes above 40,000 feet for over 30 hours.

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, February 26, 2025.

Amid truce concerns, US plans emergency $3 billion Israel arms deals

This marks the second time this month the Trump administration has declared an emergency to quickly approve weapons sales to Israel.

Rows of 500 pound, 1000 pound and 2000 pound bombs on the hangar deck of a ship.