Europe’s arms imports surged 155% between 2020 and 2024, driven by heightened security concerns after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The United States supplied over 50% of these imports, solidifying its position as the dominant global arms exporter with a 43% market share—more than the next eight exporters combined.

US supplies over 50% of Europe’s arms—for how long?

China has placed US companies Lockheed Martin Corp and Raytheon Technologies Corp under sanctions over US arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions are countermeasures against the two companies over a $100 million Feb.

Beijing places sanctions on US arms companies Lockheed and Raytheon

At least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s, with some resurfacing in violent crimes.

Stolen US military firearms used in violent street crimes

New York state's attorney general sued to dissolve the National Rifle Association on Thursday, alleging senior leaders of the non-profit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use and to buy the silence and loyalty of former employees.

New York attorney general sues to dissolve US gun lobby group NRA

The Trump administration moved to ease controls on exports of armed drones, saying that allies need US technology and that other countries outside of a non-proliferation pact were taking over the market.

Donald Trump looks to expand defence exports in election year

us-arms-0

Us Arms, News on Us Arms, stories on Us Arms, articles on Us Arms, Us Arms stories at Wion, Us Arms news, Us Arms latest news

us arms-0

US supplies over 50% of Europe’s arms—for how long?

Beijing places sanctions on US arms companies Lockheed and Raytheon

Stolen US military firearms used in violent street crimes

New York attorney general sues to dissolve US gun lobby group NRA

Donald Trump looks to expand defence exports in election year