Arms Sales to Developing Nations
In 2007, leading
manufacturers in the highly competitive global arms market sought higher
profits and expanded political influence in weapons sales to developing
nations. The value of all arms transfer agreements with developing nations increased from $38.1 billion in 2006 to nearly $42.3 billion in 2007. This was an increase from $38.1 billion in 2006. The
United States maintained its position as top arms dealer to developing
nations in 2007 with $12.2 billion in weapons sales.
| Top Suppliers |
Percentage |
| United States |
28.77% |
| Russia |
22.95 |
| Britain |
23.19 |
| China |
8.99 |
| Germany |
3.55 |
| Top Recipients |
Value of Agreements in
Billions |
| Saudi Arabia |
$10.6 |
| India |
5.0 |
Pakistan |
4.2 |
| Syria |
3.7 |
| South Korea |
2.7 |
| U.A.E. |
1.7 |
| Brazil |
1.1 |
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