War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

The war in Ukraine and an ambitious rearmament programme are imposing strains on the defence industry

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In this article

  • Buyers of Russian arms
  • The value of arms exports
  • The political importance of arms exports
  • The impact of the war in Ukraine
  • Factors affecting Russia's ability to maintain its leading position
  • Soaring domestic demand
  • Sanctions
  • Perceptions of poorly performing equipment
  • The emergence of new competitors
  • Outlook

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