UAE
According to SIPRI, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is ranked 10th globally for arms imports, down from the top 10 in 2018–2022.
- From 2018–2022, the UAE’s arms imports were 38% lower than in 2013–2017.
- In 2018–2022, the UAE’s share of US arms exports was 4.4%, while Saudi Arabia was 19%, Qatar was 6.7%, and Kuwait was 4.8%.
- The country’s arms imports include several equipments, such as advanced aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and sophisticated defense systems, sourced from various international suppliers.
- Despite its comparatively small population and territory, the UAE’s important geopolitical position in the Middle East has led to an important focus on military capabilities to maintain regional peace and security.
Top 10 Largest Arms Importers in the World
In the last five years, India accounted for the largest share of global arms imports (11%), followed by Saudi Arabia (9.6%), Qatar (6.4%), Australia (4.7%), and China (4.7%), according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It is a think tank that monitors imports of weapons over five years.
In this article, we will look into the list of the top 10 arms importer countries in the world along with the percentage of share of global arms imports and the major suppliers.
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