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March 14, 2023

U.S. Once Again Tops List of World's Most Prolific Arms Traders 
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A new study finds the United States remains the world's top arms trader.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported Monday the
U.S. accounted for 40% of the world's weapons exports between 2018 and
2022, selling arms to more than 100 countries. India remains the world's
top arms importer, followed by Saudi Arabia, which accounted for nearly
10% of the international arms trade. About 80% of Saudi weapons
purchases come from the United States.


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