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flag Europe's arms imports tripled from 2021–2025 due to Ukraine war and U.S. uncertainty, becoming the top global importer.

flag Global arms exports rose nearly 10% from 2021 to 2025, driven by Europe’s more than tripling of imports, making it the world’s largest arms importer with 33% of global flows. flag This surge was fueled by support for Ukraine and efforts to strengthen defenses amid concerns over Russia, with the U.S. leading global exports at 42%, supplying most of Europe’s weapons. flag France ranked second, Russia’s share fell to 6.8%, and Germany became the fourth-largest exporter. flag Middle Eastern imports dropped 13%, though Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait remained major buyers. flag Asia and Oceania saw a 20% decline, while the Americas, especially South America, saw a rise.

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