Global arms sales surged 4.2% in 2023, reaching $632 billion, driven by conflicts, rearmament, and geopolitical tensions, a SIPRI report reveals.
Global arms sales by the top 100 manufacturers rose by 4.2% year-on-year to $632 billion in 2023, according to a SIPRI report.
Companies in Russia and the Middle East recorded the sharpest revenue increases, driven by heightened demand linked to conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, East Asian tensions, and global rearmament efforts.
Nearly three-quarters of the top arms producers reported growth, with revenues recovering after a dip in 2022. However, firms like Lockheed Martin and RTX faced declines due to supply chain issues affecting aeronautics and missile production.
US-based companies, accounting for 50% of global arms revenues, reached $317 billion, while European producers saw marginal growth, focusing on older contracts. In contrast, Germany, Sweden, and Eastern European manufacturers experienced significant gains due to the Ukraine war’s demand for munitions and defence systems.
Russian companies saw a 40% increase in revenue to $25.5 billion, with Rostec leading the surge through increased production and modernisation of military equipment. Asian arms makers reported a 5.7% revenue hike to $136 billion, driven by South Korea and Japan’s military build-ups.
Middle Eastern firms grew by 18% to $19.6 billion, with Israeli arms producers setting revenue records amid the Gaza conflict. Türkiye's Baykar, known for UAV exports, saw its revenues rise by 25% to $1.9 billion, with exports constituting 90% of sales.
SIPRI anticipates continued growth in 2024 as demand intensifies across regions.
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