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ME Tops US Arms Exports Since 2011 Published March 17th, 2021 - 08:30 GMT Regional strategic rivalry among several countries in the Gulf region has led to the observed increase, according to the report. (Shutterstock) Highlights The Middle East increased its arms imports by 25 percent while global demand receded from 2016 to 2020, for the first time in more than a decade. Arms imports in the Middle East grew by 25 percent between 2011–15 and 2016–20, according to the Stockholm Interna...

STOCKHOLM: International deliveries of arms were flat in the period 2016-2020, ending more than a decade of increases, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a report on Monday. The United States, France and Germany - three of the world's biggest exporters - increased deliveries, but falls in exports from Russian and China offset the rise, SIPRI

India ranks 2nd while Saudi Arabia tops the list of largest major arms importers; US leading arms supplier worldwide.

India ranks 2nd while Saudi Arabia tops the list of largest major arms importers; US leading arms supplier worldwide.

US remains world’s largest arms supplier; Middle East countries imported 25 percent more weapons compared with 2011-16.

Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2020 Format International arms transfers level off after years of sharp growth; Middle Eastern arms imports grow most, says SIPRI (Stockholm, 15 March 2021) International transfers of major arms stayed at the same level between 2011–15 and 2016–20. Substantial increases in transfers by three of the top five arms exporters—the USA, France and Germany—were largely offset by declining Russian and Chinese arms exports. Middle Eastern arms imports grew...

A new report shows that the past decade saw the highest levels of weapons sales since the end of the Cold War.

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - International deliveries of arms were flat in the period 2016-2020, ending more than a decade of increases, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a report on Monday. FILE PHOTO: An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from a Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, U.S. May 22, 2020. U.S. Air National Guard/Miss Julie M. Shea/Handout via REUTERS The United States, France and Germany - three o...

The new data published by Swedish think-tank SIPRI comes at a time when the Narendra Modi govt is taking steps to reduce imports with a focus on Make in India.

New Delhi, March 15 India’s import of arms decreased by 33 per cent between 2011–15 and 2016–20 and Russia was the most affected supplier, according to a report released on Monday b