Figure 3. Imports of aircraft by Middle Eastern states, 2016–25

Note: ‘Drones’ includes all drones with a minimum loaded weight of 150 kg, except one-way attack drones, which are considered missiles.
The comparison of import volumes uses SIPRI trend-indicator values (TIVs). The method used for calculating TIVs is described here.
Source: SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, Mar. 2026.