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France is world's second biggest arms exporter, just ahead of Russia: report

Weapons imports to Europe nearly doubled over the past five years, partly due to the war in Ukraine, while exports from Russia halved, researchers said on Monday. Ukraine has become the world's fourth largest arms importer, while France has replaced Russia as the world's second largest exporter behind the United…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024

Fear of China, Russia and Iran is driving weapons sales: Report

The US and France led global arms exports to allies in the past five years, as Russian sales collapsed.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

For Ukraine’s defence industry goals against Russia, the sky’s the limit

To defeat Russia’s might and allies’ political flicker, Ukraine wants to build the defence workshop of the world.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2024

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Israeli arms quietly helped Azerbaijan retake Nagorno-Karabakh, to the dismay of region's Armenians

Israel has quietly helped fuel Azerbaijan’s campaign to recapture Nagorno-Karabakh, supplying powerful weapons to the country ahead of its lightening offensive last month that brought the Armenian separatist enclave in its territory back under its control

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

France may soon overtake Russia as the world’s No. 2 arms exporter

Reports of new deals to sell French arms to India and Qatar are just the latest sign that France’s defence industry is gaining pace. The news comes as Russian arms exports decline in the wake of the war in Ukraine, leading to speculation that France could soon take its place…

France 24 · Aug 2, 2023

China’s Speed in Selling Arms Prompt Us Partners To Buy From Beijing, Say Officials

Such concerns about China’s weapons sales are not new and have persisted despite Washington’s overall dominance in arms exports.

The News Lens · Mar 17, 2023

Europe sees arms imports rise sharply in 2022 with trend set to continue

Arms imports into Europe almost doubled in 2022, becoming the world's third-largest destination, researchers said Monday. This has mostly been driven by massive shipments to Ukraine since Russia invaded just over a year ago.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 14, 2023

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France challenging Russia as second biggest arms exporter behind US

Study shows French suppliers have more major export orders than Russia, while UK’s share has dwindled

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

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