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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 by 25 per cent in the period, driven chiefly by Saudi Arabia (+61 per cent), Egypt (+136 per cent) ...

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 of the world’s biggest exporters - increased deliveries, but falls in exports from Russian and Chin...

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