Arms Trade

Israel is facing growing criticism from Azerbaijan, partly due to the government's discussion regarding the recognition of the Armenian genocide. Despite a significant deal closed for Rafael systems, companies fear that the trend of shrinking deals with the strategic client will continue. Among the sources of concern: the surge of American companies and an unexplained delay in the space tender...

US President Donald Trump warned Beijing and Moscow against supplying weapons to Tehran, but according to Reuters, China is set to transfer up to 400 MANPADS to Iran. The deal is valued at $70 million, with Beijing dismissing the reports as "baseless." The first shipment is expected to arrive within weeks via Pakistan.