How the Ukraine war increased U.S. dominance of the global arms trade

"The USA is in a unique position when it comes to arms exports. At 43 percent, its share of global arms exports is more than four times..."

A recent study by SIPRI reveals that the war in Ukraine has driven the U.S. to dominate the global arms market, with exports rising to 43% of the total worldwide, marking a notable increase from the past two decades. Ukraine emerged as the largest importer of weapons, with imports escalating nearly a hundredfold since the conflict began. European nations also increased their arms imports by 155%, largely influenced by security threats from Russia. This dynamic has led to complex interactions between U.S. military aid to Ukraine and the American defense industry's gains.

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