Australia's part in Israel's weapons supply chain

Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald · Aug 8, 2025 · 35m

Where do the arms involved in conflicts worldwide come from and who bears responsibility for how they are used in war?

The US is by far the world's largest weapons manufacturer and exporter, accounting for around 40% of global exports.

Many of these arms go to Israel and transfers have been supercharged since the start of the military assault on Gaza.

Australia is also a player in the global arms trade, with a particular manufacturing role in the F-35 joint strike fighter program.

With the Australian government taking a strong line on the humanitarian situation, why are we simultaneously…