France is, for the first time, the second largest exporting country in the world. The United States strengthens its dominance while the loss of customers relegates Russia to third place.
The two countries remain well ahead of the United States, whose international sales have further increased (+ 17%) and represent 42% of the total. China (5.8%) and Germany ( 5.6%) rank 4th and 5th. These five countries represent 75% of international arms sales. France slightly outperforms Russia, since the two countries represent nearly 11% each of arms sales to… This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 86% left to discover.