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flag Russia’s war-driven defense spending fueled a surge in arms exports, making it a top global arms seller despite economic challenges.

flag Russia’s economy has shifted dramatically due to war-driven defense spending of at least $263 billion from 2022 to 2024, fueling a surge in military production and turning Russia into a top global arms exporter. flag It has secured $60 billion in foreign orders, mainly from nations in the Global South seeking alternatives to Western weapons, with analysts projecting annual exports of $17–19 billion post-war. flag Economies of scale have lowered prices, boosting competitiveness. flag Despite challenges like limited export revenue relative to spending and potential Western pressure on buyers, Russia plans to maintain its militarized economy, promoting dual-use industries to sustain military readiness and economic growth under President Putin.

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