diff --git a/variables.tf b/variables.tf
index 09ed886..9004956 100644
--- a/variables.tf
+++ b/variables.tf
@@ -1020,7 +1020,7 @@ variable "cilium_helm_chart" {
 
 variable "cilium_helm_version" {
   type        = string
-  default     = "1.17.3"
+  default     = "1.17.5"
   description = "Version of the Cilium Helm chart to deploy."
 }