
Europe Becomes World’s Biggest Importer of Arms
At the same time, Germany has overtaken China to become the fourth largest arms exporter globally.

At the same time, Germany has overtaken China to become the fourth largest arms exporter globally.

American arms deliveries to Europe soared 217%, while Ukraine became the largest recipient of major weapons over the past five years.
“As governments increasingly prioritize military security, often at the expense of other budget areas, the economic and social trade-offs could have significant effects on societies for years to come.”

European countries increased their military budgets faster than at any time since the end of the Cold War.