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From 2020–2024, the US led arms exports (43%), while Ukraine topped imports (8.8%) due to its ongoing was with Russia
Take a look at the world’s biggest arms exporters and importers. (Photo creative: News18)
Ukraine, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan rank as the world’s top five arms importers. (Photo creative: News18)
Due to its ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine ranks first, accounting for 8.8% of global arms imports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
India holds the second position, accounting for 8.3% of global arms imports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
Qatar takes the third spot, accounting for 6.8% of global arms imports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
Saudi Arabia comes fourth, with the same share as Qatar, accounting for 6.8% of global arms imports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
Pakistan takes the fifth spot, accounting for 4.6% of global arms imports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
US, France, Russia, China, and Germany rank as the world’s top five arms exporters. (Photo creative: News18)
US holds the top spot as the world’s leading arms exporter, accounting for 43% of global arms exports between 2020 and 2024.. (Photo creative: News18)
France ranks second, accounting for 9.6% of global arms exports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
Russia takes the third spot, with a 7.8% share of global arms exports during the same period. (Photo creative: News18)
China follows in fourth place, contributing 5.9% to global arms exports between 2020 and 2024. (Photo creative: News18)
Germany comes fifth, with a 5.6% share of global arms exports in the 2020–2024 period. (Photo creative: News18)
News Photogallery Which Countries Dominate Global Arms Trade? A Look At The Top Exporters And Importers
