#military-exports

#military-exports

The major arms-producing powers in Europe limit the information they make public to their citizens, delay the submission of reports on arms sales to other countries, or hinder transparency citing national security concerns.

The French government pressured the Paris Air Show organizers to shut down Israeli company stands after exhibitors refused to remove weapons on display, amid conflict in the Middle East.

The launches may have been to test the performance or flight stability of planned missile exports, indicating North Korea's intent to strengthen its military sales.

Turkiye's shift towards military self-sufficiency has transformed it into a notable weapons exporter, with defense exports reaching $7.1bn in 2024, up from $1.9bn a decade ago.