How did France become the second largest arms exporter in the world?
How did France become the second largest arms exporter in the world? The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) reveals that over the period 2019-2023, arms imports jumped by 94% in Europe, due to the war in Ukraine. Since 2019, France has seen its international sales jump by 47%, while Russia has see its sales fall by 53%. This is a serious setback for Moscow, all the more significant as it comes at a time of strong tensions between the two countries.
Source: tellerreport.com