Examining the leading arms-exporting nations offers a revealing snapshot of how military capability, economic interests, and strategic alliances intersect in today’s complex international landscape.

Top 7 countries dominating global arms exports

Russia's place in global arms export is being taken over by France, partly aided by New Delhi's imports from Paris. Between 2018 and 2022, France's share of the global arms trade increased from 7.

France catches up with Russia, set to replace it as world's second biggest arms exporter

France, the third-largest defence exporter, said Wednesday that its weapons export hit a record high last year with the aid of Rafale aircraft sales. This comes as data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows the world's total global military expenditure has reached an all-time yearly high of $2240 billion (or €2035 billion) in 2022 against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Rafale jet sales make France's arms exports soar to record high

The US State Department said on Wednesday (January 25) that the sales of military equipment to foreign governments increased 49 per cent to $205.6 billion in the latest fiscal year.

United States arms exports to foreign governments rose 49% in fiscal 2022

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