Israel's defense exports Soar to .75 Billion in 2009

Despite the economical crisis, Israel's revenues from defense exports increased in 2009 to US.75 billion. According to Major General (ret.) Udi Shani, head of the Ministry of Defense Foreign Defense Assistance and Defense Export Department, this growth is attributed to the ingenuity of Israel's defense industries and the support provided by the country's defense establishment. On January 15 Shani was nominated Director General of the Ministry of Defense, replacing Brig. General (ret.) Pinchas Buchris.

Source: Defence Update