The IDF's secret that became a hit: The Israeli weapon everyone wants

An N12 magazine article reviews five Israeli defense technologies that have become global export hits: Spike missiles, the Trophy active protection system, the Arrow 3 interceptor, and additional systems. The article presents the growth of defense exports to a record of $19.2 billion in 2025, and analyzes how operational experience in combat zones has turned Israeli systems into a quality seal in the global market.

An N12 magazine article reviews how five Israeli defense technologies have become global export hits, against the backdrop of a surge in defense exports to a record of $19.2 billion in 2025 – an increase of about 30% compared to the previous year. The article focuses on Rafael's Spike missile family, born from the lessons of the Yom Kippur War and now sold in 48 countries, with about 50,000 systems sold and 10,000 missiles fired in operational activity. The Trophy active protection system for tanks is integrated into 18 types of armored platforms, with more than 2,000 systems supplied worldwide. The Arrow 3 interceptor, designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere, intercepted hundreds of missiles during the recent war, and Germany purchased it in a deal that reached more than $6.5 billion. The article notes concentration in the industry: the three largest companies – Rafael, Elbit, and Israel Aerospace Industries – scoop up almost all the capital from export deals, while startups remain far behind.