Global arms transfers jumped nearly 10 percent from 2021 to 2025, fueled by the Russia–Ukraine war and growing tensions in Asia. European and Asian nations, including India, Japan, and Taiwan, have increased purchases as tensions with China and Russia continue to rise.
Global Arms Trade Surges Amid Rising China, Russia Tensions: Report
Global arms transfers jumped nearly 10 percent from 2021 to 2025, fueled by the Russia–Ukraine war and growing tensions in Asia. European and Asian nations, including India, Japan, and Taiwan, have increased purchases as tensions with China and Russia continue to rise.