Arms sales to world ranking countries. Modern world arms trade

According to the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global sales of military products in 2012-2016 increased by 8.4% compared to the previous five-year period. Mankind continues to arm itself, and the sale military equipment and equipment is still important integral part export and economic potential of a number of countries. Which only confirms that in the war they not only kill, but also sell and earn money. At the same time, the United States and Russia remain the main suppliers of weapons on the planet, in total occupying more than 58% of the entire world trade market.

SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) is international institute Peace and Conflict Studies, which focuses primarily on issues of arms control and disarmament processes. According to the experts of this institute, the United States controls about a third of the entire world arms market, while almost half of all their supplies go to the Middle East. Russia controls more than 23% of the world market. According to the SIPRI Institute, about 70% of Russian supplies go to 4 countries: India, China, Vietnam and Algeria.

At the same time, following the results of 2012-2016, Beijing managed to increase the share of arms supplies by international market from 3.8% to 6.2%. At the same time, India remains the largest world arms importer on the planet, which increased purchases in this area by 43% over the specified period compared to 2007-2011. The second largest arms importer is Saudi Arabia. It is worth noting that India is the largest buyer Russian weapons in the world, and Saudi Arabia is the largest buyer of American-made weapons.

In Africa, 46% of all imports of arms and military equipment come from Algeria (which is in the top 5 buyers of Russian weapons). Other major importers, according to Swedish researchers, are in areas of longstanding armed conflicts: Ethiopia, Sudan and Nigeria. The African market is quite important for China, which supplies weapons own production at 18 African countries, while Tanzania closes the top 5 countries that buy weapons in China.

In mid-April 2017, the site published material on the four largest arms exporters in the world (USA, Russia, France and China). The material is based on data from the Stockholm Peace Research Institute for 2011-2015. The article compares the world's largest arms exporters on the planet, as well as their largest buyers, and also presents graphic materials that reveal the direction of supplies. At the same time, the compilers of the maps did not take into account countries that acquired weapons worth less than $100 million during the specified period. The Swedish experts also noted that in 2011-2015, the total volume of arms sales was higher than in any other five-year period since the end of the Cold War in the early 90s of the XX century.

Currently, the United States is not only the leader in terms of military spending ($611 billion in 2016), but also the world's main arms exporter. American weapons sell best in the world, with states outperforming other countries by a substantial margin. In 2011-2015, the United States sold various weapons worth $46.4 billion, which is almost a third of the total international arms market (32.8%). Immediately after the United States is Russia, whose exports for the same period are estimated by SIPRI specialists at $35.4 billion (or 25.4% of world exports). The world's two largest arms exporters are individually higher than the combined exports of the countries ranked third and fourth: France with $8.1 billion in arms exports and China with $7.9 billion.

The largest buyers of American weapons

Arms supply flows make it possible to assess the geopolitical priorities of the largest exporting countries. So the geopolitical interests of the United States, apparently, lie in the Middle East. The top five buyers of US arms and military equipment, in descending order, are: Saudi Arabia - $4.57 billion, UAE - $4.2 billion, Turkey - $3.1 billion, South Korea - $3.1 billion and Australia - $2.92 billion. Overall, the US has sold more than $100 million worth of arms to 42 countries, many of which are also in the Middle East.

The top 10 buyers of American weapons, in addition to the above countries, include: Taiwan (Republic of China) - $ 2.83 billion, India - $ 2.76 billion, Singapore - $ 2.32 billion, Iraq - $ 2.1 billion and Egypt - $1.6 billion.

Bilateral relations that exist today between Russia and India are characterized by the largest indicators in the field of arms supplies in the whole world. In the five years from 2011 to 2015 inclusive, India acquired Russian-made weapons worth $13.4 billion. Ranked second in terms of purchases Russian weapons home to China, itself one of the largest arms exporters in the world. During this period, Beijing acquired arms worth $3.8 billion from Russia. Vietnam is in third place with a slight lag, with $3.7 billion, while Algeria and Venezuela are in fourth and fifth place, respectively, with $2.64 and $1.9 billion, respectively.

The top 10 buyers of Russian weapons, in addition to the countries listed above, included: Azerbaijan - $1.8 billion, Syria - $983 million, Iraq - $853 million, Myanmar - $619 million and Uganda - $616 million. In general, in 2011-2015, Russia sold arms worth more than $100 million to 24 countries around the world. Russia also supplied weapons to India's military-political rival, Pakistan, but these deliveries are an order of magnitude smaller, only $134 million (23rd in the ranking), even Afghanistan, which is Pakistan's geographical neighbor, purchased many times more Russian weapons - by $441 million dollars (14th place in the ranking).

While Russia is actively selling weapons to Algeria, its neighbor and competitor - France supplies weapons to Morocco, this North African country is the main buyer of French weapons in the world. The top five buyers of French arms and military equipment, in descending order, are: Morocco - $1.3 billion, China - $1 billion, Egypt - $759 million, UAE - $548 million and Saudi Arabia - $521 million. It can be noted that the interests of France, as well as the United States, gravitate towards the Middle East, where very large buyers of French weapons are concentrated.

The top 10 buyers of French weapons also included: Australia - $361 million, India - $337 million, the US - $327 million, Oman - $245 million and the UK - $207 million. In total, during the specified period from 2011 to 2015 inclusive, France sold weapons worth more than $100 million to 17 countries.

If Russia is the largest supplier of weapons to India, then China is arming neighboring countries: Pakistan, which is the largest buyer of Chinese-made military equipment, as well as Bangladesh and Myanmar. The top five buyers of Chinese weapons and military equipment, in descending order, are: Pakistan - $3 billion, Bangladesh - $1.4 billion, Myanmar - $971 million, Venezuela - $373 million, Tanzania - $323 million.

In general, in 2011-2015, China sold arms worth more than $100 million to 10 countries of the world, so that in addition to the countries listed above, the top 10 buyers of Chinese weapons included: Algeria - $314 million, Indonesia - $237 million, Cameroon - $198 million, Sudan - $134 million and Iran - $112 million.

Based on the data presented, it is obvious that in the near future the main rivalry in the international arms market for the third place in terms of deliveries will be between France and China. At the same time, the latter has every chance to reach a solid third place in the very near future. At the same time, the United States and Russia will absolutely retain their first and second places in the ranking with a significant lead over their pursuers.

According to experts, the export of Russian arms in 2017 will significantly exceed the figures for 2016. Viktor Kladov, Director of international cooperation and regional policy of the state corporation "Rostec", as well as the head of the joint delegation of the state corporation and JSC "Rosoboronexport" at this exhibition. According to Kladov, Rosoboronexport's portfolio of orders currently stands at about $45 billion, which allows Russian defense industry enterprises to be loaded for three years of continuous operation, and the number of contracts in 2017 will exceed the number of contracts in 2016.

India will continue to be Russia's main buyer and partner. According to Viktor Kladov, in 2017 it is planned to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with India for the construction of four Project 11356 frigates according to the 2 + 2 formula (two frigates will be supplied by Russia, and two more will be built in India under license). “This contract depends on how quickly the negotiations that are underway are completed. In particular, a whole series of rather serious meetings with Indian partners has already taken place, if the negotiations go well, the contract will be signed already in 2017,” Kladov said. It is noted that at present the Indian side is busy choosing a suitable shipyard for the licensed production of part of the frigates. In addition, the director for international cooperation and regional policy of Rostec spoke about the planned contract for the production of 200 Ka-226T light multi-purpose helicopters in India. Also in 2017, it is planned to sign a major contract for the supply of 48 Mi-17V-5 multipurpose helicopters to India.

Arms production is a major profitable business. The US and Russia are now large-scale producers that sold $56 billion worth of their products to other countries last year. We offer an overview of companies that earn on the desire of countries to preserve peace at any cost. However, this is not the only area in which they have shown themselves.

In December 2014, the Stockholm Institute for Peace Research (SIIM) published the results of an analysis of global arms production and sales. The report examines the 100 largest arms manufacturers in the world. It has been estimated that they sold $400 billion worth of weapons. Many Chinese companies are missing from our list, as the researchers didn't have the hard data to examine the statistics.

Norinco, China: unknown sales level

Due to insufficient information regarding the level of sales of Chinese arms manufacturers, SIIPM did not take them into account in its report, although China is the fourth largest producer and seller of weapons. Therefore, we decided to at least just mention China and its largest arms manufacturer, Norinco. With $62 billion in sales, the Chinese company makes tanks and small arms, as well as vehicles and civilian equipment. Many technologies were borrowed from other countries and cloned by Chinese engineers. For example, the MVT-3000 tank is built on borrowed technologies from the West and Russia.

20. Textron, USA: $4.38 billion

The company was founded in 1923 on the island of Rhode Island and today is a conglomerate of companies that specialize in the production of civilian and military products. Those who are fond of golf moved around the fields on carts of Textron company. In addition, the company produces industrial equipment, helicopters, small aircraft and tractors. It is well known in the arms market for its information and spyware products, such as its RQ-7 drones, which have logged 900,000 flight hours during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

19. DCNS, France: $4.46 billion

The history of this company began in the 17th century, when France took up the production of ships in order to create its own fleet. Centuries later, the French government in 2003 created the Direction des Constructions Navales, a state-owned company. Adhering to the slogan "The future is beyond the sea", the company sells naval weapons and military vehicles, such as frigates, corvettes, submarines and torpedo bombers, including those powered by nuclear fuel. Its clients include countries such as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, Singapore and Brazil.

18. Honeywell, USA: $4.87 billion

Honeywell is based in New Jersey and is a conglomerate that manufactures wide range civilian and military goods. Many are familiar with the company's thermostats. Speaking of engines and machine tools, she is the manufacturer of the Garrett turbine device. In addition, the company produces aviation electronic navigation equipment and missile systems, as well as spare parts for nuclear weapons USA.

17. United Shipbuilding Company, Russia: $5.12 billion

In 2007, by order of the President of Russia, a large state shipbuilding and ship repair association was created to make this area work more efficiently. In addition to military vessels, the company manufactures civilian cargo ships, oil platforms and drilling equipment. It produces diesel-electric and mini-submarines for export. Among the ships, frigates and patrol boats are especially famous, capable of carrying missiles and other weapons on board.

16. Safran, France: $5.42 billion

Established in 2005, the French company Safran focuses on the production of aircraft, missiles, drones and helicopters. Most of products are civilian equipment and motors. The company also manufactures and sells brake systems, chassis, electrical wiring, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment. Today it is known for its missile guidance systems. In particular demand in the world market are unmanned aerial vehicles companies.

15. United Aircraft Corporation, Russia: $5.53 billion

Like the United Shipbuilding Company, this association was created by order of the President of the country for the effective operation of the production of military and civilian products. In the civil sphere, it is engaged in the production of passenger and cargo aircraft. In the military sphere, the company specializes in the production of fighters, cargo and training aircraft. The company's most famous aircraft, the Sukhoi PAK FA, based on stealth technology, will be launched in 2016 and put up for export.

14. Rolls-Royce UK: $5.55 billion

Most people associate the name with luxury and world famous cars, but the company also produces aircraft engines, RR. They are used in more than 30 types of aircraft from different companies and are considered the most reliable. The company is the world's second largest manufacturer of engines for aircraft and combat helicopters with short takeoff and vertical fit, F-35.

13. Huntington Ingalls, USA: $6.55 billion

The company, the largest manufacturer of American aircraft, was modernized in 2011 into an association that also started manufacturing Virginia-class nuclear submarines.

12. Almaz-Antey Concern, Russia: $8.03 billion

Founded in 2002, the Russian corporation Almaz-Antey specializes in air defense weapons, tracking and control systems, and missiles. These systems have proven themselves in military conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq. The S-300 system is capable of detecting slow moving targets at a distance of 250 km.

11. L-3 Communications, USA: $10.34 billion

This American company, based in New York, involved in production information systems, aviation electronic navigation systems, control panels, mobile video communication and data transmission and storage system. In addition, the company produces night vision devices, laser control systems and personal soldier weapons. It does not produce aircraft or tanks, but its products are of great strategic importance to other US arms manufacturers.

10. Thales, France: $10.37 billion

The French company Thales, founded in Paris in 2011, is known in the civil and military market for the production of aircraft instruments and radio systems. More than half of sales come from military contracts. The company makes everything from radar to firefighting systems for ships, armored vehicles and drones. In addition, it continues to export Starstreak air defense missiles and the Armored Vehicle Remote Control System, SWARM.

9. Finmeccanica, Italy: $10.56 billion

The only Italian company in the review is Finmeccanica, one of the world's largest arms exporters. She makes armaments for the army, navy and air force. In the field of aviation equipment and systems, the company is known for its radar installations, aviation electronic systems and radio communications installed in aircraft and drones. It also manufactures AugustaWestland helicopters, including the Mangusta and a licensed version of the Apache. On land, the company supplies the military with Ariete tanks, and at sea, with anti-ship and missiles and torpedoes, air defense systems that are used by many countries of the world.

8. United Technologies Corporation, USA: $11.9 billion

United Technologies Corporation, based in Connecticut, is a conglomerate that provides a wide range of civilian and military products. Along with aircraft and sales leaders, the world-famous and sought-after Sikorsky and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the corporation produces elevators and escalators. In addition, she produces aircraft engines Pratt and Whitney, which are installed on fighters, bombers and training aircraft of 27 countries of the world, as well as these engines are used in modern stealth aircraft F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.

7. EADS/Airbus Group Europe: $15.7 billion

The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company were merged into a pan-European company, which was reorganized into the Airbus Group in 2014. Everyone has heard of Airbus, a company known for its passenger aircraft, including the large double-deck A-380 aircraft, but not everyone has heard of the company's defense and space activities, so to speak, the military sphere. In addition to production and sales different kind transport and spaceships, the company assists seven others in the production of the Eurofighter Typhoon European countries and other countries of the world. The branch of the company produces helicopters, including modern combat Eurocopter helicopter tiger.

6. General Dynamics (USA): $18.66 billion

General Dynamics has been in business for a long time, going back to 1899 when it started manufacturing submarines. Today it is engaged in the production of weapons and equipment of all types: land, air, sea and space - from computer systems and monitors to Stinger and Tomahawk missiles. The most famous product of the company is the M1 Abrams tank, which proved itself during the war in Persian Gulf in 1991 and in other military missions. Today, the company's customers include countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the US military.

5. Northrop Grumman, USA: $20.22 billion

A major arms manufacturer, an American company based in Virginia, Northrop Grumman, is known for its aviation products. It was founded in 1994 after Northrop acquired aircraft and spacecraft manufacturer Grumman. Today, the association develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of military equipment, including sonar and radar systems, power plants for ships and anti-missile systems. In addition, the A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft produced by the company is considered one of the most famous products, as is the B-2 stealth aircraft, which has taken part in many successful military missions since 1999, Kosovo. The aircraft is capable of carrying heavy bombs with a total weight of about 36 tons.

4. Raytheon, USA: $21.95 billion

This defense company is known as one of the largest manufacturers and sellers of weapons in the world. It was founded in Massachusetts and manufactures HARM stealth missiles, TOW anti-tank missiles and air defense missiles, Sparrow and Sidewinder for the US and allies. The most famous missile systems of the company are Patriot air defense missiles and anti-tank missiles Javelins who distinguished themselves during the Gulf War.

3. BAE Systems, UK: $26.82 billion

BAE Systems is an amalgamation of several British communications, space technology and shipbuilding companies that formed a corporation in 1999. It manufactures F-35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon stealth fighters, CV90 and M2/M3 Bradley combat vehicles, submarines, frigates, destroyers and Queen Elizabeth-class passenger ships.

2 Boeing, USA: $30.7 billion

This company is well-known in the world in the field of passenger transportation, as it has produced aircraft such as the Boeing 747, 777 and 787. It is also one of the main players in the military market, as it produces anti-submarine aircraft and fighters, including the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. , F-15 Strike Eagle and F-18 Super Hornet. In addition, the company produces JDAM guided bombs, the Patriot surface-to-air missile system, and Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

1. Lockheed Martin, USA: $35.49 billion

Topping our list is the largest arms manufacturer and seller, Maryland-based Lockheed Martin. In addition to missiles, computer systems and sensors, it manufactures the most famous weapons for the US and allies, including the C-130 Hercules, C-5 Galaxy, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, M270 rocket launchers, light armored vehicles, ships, shipborne multifunctional combat information and control system Aegis, ballistic missile systems for Trident submarines. Today the company is developing defense systems PAC-3 and THAAD. And they can cause not only admiration, but also horror.

STOCKHOLM, 11 December. /TASS/. Global arms sales rose for the first time in five years, with Russian arms manufacturers continuing to increase sales in 2016. This is evidenced by the data of the report on the state of military production and exports in the world, published on Monday by the Stockholm Peace Research (SIPRI).

Trade volume up, US back in the lead

In 2016, sales volume 100 largest companies amounted to $ 374.8 billion, which is 1.9% more than in the previous year, and 38% more than in 2002, when SIPRI began to monitor these statistics. Thus, 2016 was the first year to show growth after a five-year decline.

US companies increased their share in the total sales of the "top hundred" by 4% - up to $217.2 billion. The reason for this was the military operations of the US army outside their country and large purchases of American military equipment by other states. The decisive role here was played by the world's largest arms manufacturer - Lockheed Martin, which showed an increase of 10.7%, which brought the United States to the level of 57.9% of the total top 100 companies.

"With the purchase of helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky in late 2015 and increased deliveries of F-35 military aircraft, Lockheed Martin saw strong sales growth in 2016," said Aude Fleurant, director of SIPRI's armaments and military spending program.

The largest Russian companies

The authors of the report note the continued growth in sales of Russian defense companies, which, however, shows a downward trend. The total volume of supplies of weapons from the largest manufacturers of the Russian Federation, included in the top 100 by SIPRI, increased last year by 3.8% and amounted to $ 26.6 billion - 7.1% of the total volume of the rating participants.

In the top ten Russian companies included in the top 100 SIPRI, the current development vectors are in different directions: five companies showed an increase in sales, while the other five showed their decline. "General economic problems, experienced by Russia in 2016, contributed to the slowdown in the growth rate of military sales of Russian companies," says SIPRI senior researcher Simon Wezeman.

The largest of them, the United Aircraft Corporation, ranked 13th in the top 100, increased its volume by 15.6% compared to 2015 and is likely to continue this trend in the future due to Russian supplies and increased exports.

The United Shipbuilding Corporation was in 19th place. The top hundred also included the Almaz-Antey concern - on the 24th, the Russian Helicopters holding - on the 29th, the Tactical missile armament"- 35th, NPO High-Precision Complexes - 44th, United Engine Corporation - 50th. Uralvagonzavod was in 52nd position, Radioelectronic Technologies and Sukhoi Concern were in 53rd, 56th - United Instrument-Making Corporation, 63rd - Irkut Corporation, 77th - PJSC UMPO.

Stability in Western Europe

Sales volumes of Western European manufacturing companies included in the "first hundred" remained stable and amounted to $91.6 billion in 2016, which is only 0.2% more than in 2015. However, there are some changes in trends. While British and German companies increased their volumes, other Western European countries, including French and Italian ones, showed some decline.

In Germany, the rise of 6.6% was mainly due to sales of armored vehicles manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (12.8%) and ground vehicles by Rheinmetall (13.3%), according to SIPRI senior researcher Peter Wesemann. At the same time, both manufacturers were actively working in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

The report notes that Brexit did not significantly affect the military sales of British companies, which, compared with 2015, grew by 2% in 2016. The turnover of the defense company BAE Systems, which is in fourth place among the largest in the world, remained virtually unchanged: growth was only 0.4%.

New manufacturers

As for new producers from other countries, which include South Korea, Brazil, India and Turkey, the Republic of Korea occupies the leading position. In 2016, it showed an increase of 20.6%, in monetary terms, its sales amounted to $8.4 billion.

"The feeling of continuing old and emerging new threats is the engine in South Korean purchases of military equipment and increasing the pace in meeting its military needs at the expense of its own military-industrial complex. At the same time, South Korea has set itself the goal of becoming a major arms exporter," Wesenthal notes.

The volume of the arms market in 2012-2016 increased by 8.4 percent compared to the previous five-year period. Overall, arms sales are at their highest level since the end of the Cold War, according to an 892-page report on global arms exports by the Stockholm-based Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), officially released Monday, Feb. 20.

Context

According to researchers, the five largest arms exporters in the world are the US, Russia, China, France and Germany. Together, these five states are responsible for 74 percent of international arms transfers, which are mainly purchased by buyers in Asia and Oceania, as well as in the countries of the Near and Middle East. The world's largest arms importers are India and Saudi Arabia.

The upward trend in the global arms market, after years of decline in this area, was also noted in the SIPRI report for last year.

The world leader is the USA, in second place is the Russian Federation

The United States continues to be the world's largest arms trader with a 33 percent market share. Between 2012 and 2016, US arms sales increased by 21 percent. "The United States exports weapons to at least 100 countries, which is significantly more than any other supplier countries," SIPRI notes. According to researchers, almost half of American weapons go to buyers in the Middle East.

In second place is Russia with a market share of 23%. With a 74% increase in arms sales, China has brought its share of the global arms market to 6.2% and ranks third in the ranking of the largest exporters. France has 6%, Germany has 5.6%.

The situation on the world arms trade market clearly responds to any changes in the strategic situation in the world, as it serves for exporting states not only as a huge source of income, but also as an instrument of influence on the military-political situation in individual regions.

Today, Russia ranks second in terms of volumes of exported weapons and military equipment, which is two times less than in the United States, where deliveries bring about 30 billion dollars. Next in terms of arms exports is France with $6 billion, Germany with $5 billion and the United Kingdom, where weapons and military equipment exports are estimated at $3.9 billion. This information was officially published in 2012 on the basis of concluded contracts.

The United States traditionally ranks first in terms of supplies of weapons and military equipment to third world countries. From 2008 to 2011, the United States, as a result of agreements for the supply of weapons and military equipment, shipped military products worth $113 billion. Only in 2011, the supply of exporters from America is estimated at 16.2 billion dollars, which is 36.5% of all world supplies. And today, America is supplying weapons to more than 150 developed and developing countries and territories around the world. India ranks first among the largest importers of American weapons, with volumes of weapons and military equipment purchases from which amounted to $6 billion. This is followed by Taiwan, where purchases were made in the amount of 2.7 billion dollars, and Saudi Arabia, with 2.2 billion dollars spent on the purchase of weapons and military equipment from the United States. The share of US arms sales to developing countries in 2010 was 49%. Egypt, the Republic of Korea, Iraq, Germany, Canada, Norway, Latvia and Estonia were also among the main importers in 2012.

As far as Iraq is concerned, until recently the main arms supplies there were made from the United States. But the government of Nuri al-Maliki, striving for independence, began to conflict more often with Washington, as a result of which Iraq was forced to look for a new major exporter of weapons and military equipment for its needs, which Russia later became. At the conclusion of the deal, Baghdad refused to purchase Pantsir-1S and Mi-28 helicopters, which greatly surprised the Russian partners, but there is an opinion that this was a tactical move designed for Washington. On November 10, the Al Sabah newspaper published a report by the representative of the defense committee, Hakim al-Zamali, that Nuri al-Maliki convened new committee to discuss the issue of acquiring more serious weapons from Russian suppliers than previously announced.

Despite increased competition in the global arms trade, America is making a lot of efforts to maintain its own leading position. Today, the United States is the largest supplier of weapons and military equipment to developed and developing countries. Such zeal is largely due to the fact that for America the arms trade is one of the main means of strengthening military-political ties with partner countries, and at the same time it is most profitable business, allowing to improve the structure of the foreign trade balance and provide additional jobs.

Regarding Russia, we can say that today there is a strengthening of positions in the international arms market. In recent years, there have been record figures for Russian deliveries of weapons and military equipment. According to statistics provided by the Vzglyad newspaper, in 2005 Russia delivered arms abroad worth $6.1 billion, in 2006 - $6.4 billion, in 2007 - $7.4 billion, in 2008 $8.35 billion in 2009, $8.8 billion in 2009, $10.4 billion in 2010, and $13.2 billion in 2011. Currently, deliveries of military products from Russia are carried out in 88 countries, 57 of which are regular importers of Russian weapons. The largest partner in this area for Russia today remains India, for which Russia has become not only a reliable supplier, but also a partner offering exclusive weapons, as well as know-how in the field of modern military equipment. Joint management of military-technical cooperation projects is confirmed the highest level existing technological and industrial relationships, while the current stage of partnership development is characterized by a significant increase in the share of joint research and development work. This level of cooperation reflects the highest level of trust between India and Russia. By 2011, along with India, Algeria, China, Vietnam, Syria and Venezuela became the main buyers of Russian weapons. Ghana, Afghanistan, Oman and Tanzania have appeared among Russia's new partners.

France still maintains its position in the top five arms exporting countries. In 2010, the world volume of arms supplies amounted to 310 billion dollars, while the volume of military equipment exports was at the level of 73 billion dollars. Last year, Asian countries became the largest importers of French weapons, exports to which amounted to 42%. The largest orders were 50 fighters for the Indian Air Force, as well as a large batch of armored vehicles delivered to Malaysia. Distribution of French export contracts in 2007-2011 looks like this: America (26.67%), Middle and Middle East (25.4%), Asia (20.6%), Europe (17.3%) and Africa (6.4%).

A wide range of high-quality military products, which the French military industry is able to provide, can be almost completely in demand on the world market. In the field of aviation, these are primarily fighters that have won India's largest tender. In the missile sector, French developments are also not inferior and are able to offer a wide range of almost any class and purpose. Among the ground weapons, French armored cars, artillery installations and various military vehicles are represented by a fairly wide selection. Shipbuilding units from France are also highly competitive.

Among the largest exporters of arms and military equipment, Germany ranks fourth. First of all, the greatest demand for suppliers from Germany is provided by submarines and surface ships, as well as armored vehicles, small arms and ammunition. About 60% of weapons produced in Germany are supplied to the European market. In 2008, about 45% of all weapons and military equipment supplied from Germany went to NATO and EU countries. 12.4% of imported weapons were delivered to South Africa. The rearmament of the armies of Iraq and Afghanistan brought Germany a significant part of the income. In 2009, Germany's share of the global arms market increased to 11%. The main importers for Germany are Turkey, Greece and South Africa. Also, large deliveries of submarines were made to Israel and Pakistan, other types of weapons and military equipment were also purchased by Sudan and Angola.

The highly developed military industry of Great Britain is able to almost completely satisfy its own needs for weapons and military equipment. The share of the country's military-industrial complex accounts for more than 11% of the total output of the manufacturing industry. military industry The UK is represented by all industries: rocket and space, nuclear, aviation, shipbuilding, artillery and rifle, armored, ammunition and electronics. In 2009, arms supplies from the UK accounted for one-fifth of the total volume on the world market. Among the largest buyers of British weapons were Saudi Arabia and India. According to a report submitted by the UK to the UN at the end of June 2011, British arms and military equipment exports in 2010 consisted of three main battle tanks, four combat aircraft, 19 armored combat vehicles, 14 attack helicopters and 53 missiles of various types. Among the equipment handed over to foreign buyers, there were mostly obsolete, decommissioned military equipment. In addition, several thousand revolvers, pistols, sniper rifles, assault rifles and heavy machine guns. In 2012, the volume of British supplies of weapons and military equipment exceeded a record five years ago and amounted to 13.6 billion dollars, which is 62% more than in 2011. This was mainly achieved through the sale of Typhoon fighters and Hawk model combat training aircraft to Oman, the contract for which was signed at the end of 2012 and was estimated at $2 billion. Also, high performance was ensured by supplies for the Saudi Air Force.

Following the UK in terms of arms supplies to the world market is China, whose share is 5%. The growth in sales of Chinese-made weapons was primarily due to large deliveries to Pakistan. The statistics of recent transactions show that China is steadily moving forward as a powerful supplier of weapons and military equipment for an increasing number of arms importing countries.

In 2009, when summarizing the results of the Ukrainian Center for the Study of the Army, Conversion and Disarmament, it was reported that Kyiv is one of the leaders in the world market for the supply of weapons. Due to the concluded contracts, Ukraine managed to come close to the top five exporters of military equipment and weapons. To date, Ukraine is an active participant in the world trade in arms and military equipment; contracts have been concluded with India, China, and Iraq.

Also in the top ten countries in terms of arms supplies are Italy (4.3%), Israel (4%), Spain (2.1%) and Sweden (2.9%).