World arms makers post record $679 billion in sales as wars drive demand, output lags
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- Sales by the world’s top 100 arms makers reached a record $679 billion last year, marking a 5.9% increase driven by heightened demand due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, according to SIPRI. Despite this surge in revenue, production bottlenecks have hindered timely deliveries of arms.
- This record sales figure underscores the significant role that geopolitical tensions play in the arms industry, reflecting a growing reliance on military expenditures amid global conflicts. The 26% revenue increase from 2015 to 2024 highlights a trend of escalating military investments.
- The rising arms sales coincide with a troubling increase in violent conflicts over essential resources, such as water, particularly in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East. This duality of escalating arms sales and resource-related violence illustrates the complex interplay between military readiness and humanitarian crises.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System





