Tehran is ranked 18th globally in arms export, but even though it's shipments are limited in scale, their strategic impact is significant, shaping regional conflicts and proxy wars in the Middle-East.

Where are Iran’s drones and missiles really going? From major powers to regional proxies, here’s the export list!

Global arms sales hit a record $679 bn in 2024, driven by the Ukraine and Gaza wars. Revenue up 6 per cent from last year, and 26 per cent since 2015. All you need to know.

War is good business? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024; US and Russia among the biggest gainers

A sudden surge propelled Ukraine to the number one spot, India’s long-held dominance slipped, Gulf states pursued rapid buildups, and Asian powers like Japan and Australia recalibrated their defence strategies.

Do you know which 7 countries top the global arms import list?

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Where are Iran’s drones and missiles really going? From major powers to regional proxies, here’s the export list!

War is good business? Global arms sales hit record $679bn in 2024

Do you know which 7 countries top the global arms import list?