Gravitas | The U.S. continues to dominate the global arms trade. According to figures made public by the U.S. State Department, sales of American-made military equipment to foreign governments in 2023, rose 16% to a record $238 billion. This is as countries around the world replenished their stocks, to prepare for major conflicts. Watch to know more!

U.S. Arms Export Surged as Countries Replenished Their Stock in 2023

China's arms exports have declined due to poor quality and also weak performance. This is all according to reports in the last decade China's Weaponry exports dropped by nearly a quarter. Watch this interview with a China analyst, foreign affairs & security strategist Collins Chong Yew Keat to know more.

China's arms export decline due to defective quality, unreliable performance

Arab states account for quarter of record Israel arms exports

European states’ arms imports rise by 47%, US dominates exports market: Report

In comparison to the same period in the previous year, Iranian arms shipments increased over threefold from March to December 2022. This year, the export of defense-related goods is progressively growing and has increased from last year.

Iranian Minister: The export of defence prooducts gradually growing

Germany, which had earlier banned weapons export to Saudi Arabia after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, has now extended the arms ban by one more year.

Germany extends ban on Saudi arms export by one year

United States and China ruled the global arms market in 2019: Report

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