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What does the new SIPRI #ArmsTransfers data tell us about dependence on US imports, and what lies behind European procurement decisions?
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March 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New SIPRI data on global #ArmsTransfers out now: Ukraine the world’s biggest arms importer; United States’ dominance of global arms exports grows as Russian exports continue to fall. Press release ⬇️
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Ukraine the world’s biggest arms importer; United States’ dominance of global arms exports grows as Russian exports continue to fall
Ukraine became the world’s largest importer of major arms in the period 2020–24, with its imports increasing nearly 100 times over compared with 2015–19.
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March 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#FactFriday ➡️ Europe's arms imports increased by 210% in 2021-2025, more than trebling imports from 2016-2020.

For the full report 📊 doi.org/10.55163/OSM...

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#ArmsTransfers #Europe #Imports
August 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM
#FactFriday ➡️ Israel 🇮🇱 supplied major arms to 47 states between 2021-2025, 23 of which were states in Europe 🇪🇺

See for yourself at the #SIPRI Arms Transfers Database 📊 www.sipri.org/databases/ar...

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August 28, 2026 at 9:48 AM
For the first time in two decades, the largest share of 🇺🇸 US arms exports went to Europe in 2021–25 (38%).

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March 11, 2026 at 3:38 PM
How is Norway strengthening its long-range strike capabilities in Northern Europe?
#SIPRI ’s Siemon Wezeman provides analysis on the country’s procurement of South Korea’s Chunmoo rocket launcher system in @nikkeiasia.bsky.social

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#ArmsTransfers #Defense
European NATO countries turn to Hanwha's long-range artillery
South Korea increasingly seen as a more reliable partner than Trump's America
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February 17, 2026 at 8:08 AM
The volume of international transfers of major arms in 2021–25 was 9.2% higher than in 2016–20. This was the biggest increase in global arms flows since 2011–15.

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March 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
📣 SIPRI’s latest data on international #ArmsTransfers will be released on 9 March, covering 2021–2025.

The SIPRI Arms Transfers Database offers key insights into global trends in arms exports and imports.

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March 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📣New SIPRI data on global #ArmsTransfers out now: Global arms flows jump nearly 10% as European demand soars.

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Global arms flows jump nearly 10 per cent as European demand soars
The volume of major arms transferred between states increased by 9.2 per cent between 2016–20 and 2021–25. States in Europe more than trebled their arms imports, making it the biggest recipient region...
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March 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
India's 🇮🇳 new BrahMos missiles are 'one of the largest and fastest available on the market just now,' said #SIPRI senior researcher Siemon Wezeman to @cnbc.com

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July 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
SIPRI senior researcher, Pieter Wezeman, comments for @economist.com on global US arms export dependencies—and how difficult they are proving to break.

For an overview of US major arms exports see the #SIPRI Arms Transfers database ⬇️

#ArmsExports #ArmsTransfers #US
August 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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South Korea enters the top 10 arms exporters globally, while Ukraine becomes the world’s largest arms importer, according to SIPRI’s latest data on #ArmsTransfers.
March 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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December 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM
European states received 33% of global arms imports, with the region’s imports increasing by 210% between 2016–20 and 2021–25.

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March 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
For the 11th consecutive year, global military spending has hit record numbers. #ArmamentAndDisarmamentWeek highlights SIPRI’s research on military spending, arms production and trade, emerging technologies and weapons of mass destruction.

#ArmsTransfers #WMDs #Milex #GovAI #DualUse
July 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Arms exports by 🇮🇹Italy increased by 157%, pushing it from the tenth largest exporter in 2016–20 to the sixth largest in 2021–25.

Latest #SIPRI data ➡️ bit.ly/3Nm8umG

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March 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
For the first time in two decades, the largest share of 🇺🇸 US arms exports went to Europe in 2021–25 (38%).
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March 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
#FactFriday ➡️ The five largest exporters of major arms in 2021–25 were 🇺🇸USA, 🇫🇷France, 🇷🇺Russia, 🇩🇪Germany and 🇨🇳China. Database: bit.ly/46x0h6E

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April 10, 2026 at 11:17 AM
🚨#ArmsTransfers: SALC‘s Atilla Kisla on latest ICJ case (Sudan v UAE) on violations of Genocide Convention through the lens of SA‘s #ArmsExports to the UAE - SA‘s fight for human rights cannot afford disconnect between words and actions of arms trade‼️
SA’s arms exports to UAE, a state accused of violating Genocide Convention
In 2023, South Africa sold nearly R88 million worth of arms to the United Arab Emirates, to support a paramilitary group in Sudan
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March 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
For the world’s biggest arms dealer, war has always been good for the US economy but I don’t think I’ve heard a President say it as openly as Biden did last night. At least not since Reagan. Biden echoed Roosevelt’s “arsenal of democracy” speech in 1940 and has already been ramping up production👇🏼
October 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM
With a ceasefire in place, recent intelligence points to Tehran once more looking to replenish its depleted air defences and China potentially preparing more shipments of offensive systems including shoulder-fired missiles. Bne IntelliNews #ArmsTransfers #Iran #China #Defense #Military
COMMENT: Chinese claims on arms transfers to Iran raise doubts
With a ceasefire in place, recent intelligence points to Tehran once more looking to replenish its depleted air defences and China potentially preparing more shipments of offensive systems including shoulder-fired missiles.
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April 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM
#FactFriday ➡️ The five largest exporters of major arms in 2021–25 were 🇺🇸USA, 🇫🇷France, 🇷🇺Russia, 🇩🇪Germany and 🇨🇳China. Database: bit.ly/46x0h6E

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May 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM