Europe becoming arms powerhouse despite increased imports, says SIPRI

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by John T PsaropoulosMarch 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM

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A recent SIPRI report indicates that Europe's arms imports have tripled between 2021-25 compared to the previous five years, largely due to the war in Ukraine. The United States accounts for almost half of these imports, with Poland and the UK being the largest European importers. However, the report also highlights a significant increase in arms manufacturing and exports within the European Union. The combined arms exports of the 27 EU member states rose by 36 percent, surpassing the growth rates of the US and China. EU arms exports now account for 28 percent of global arms exports, exceeding Russia and China's export volumes.

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China ×235% Russia 40% Katarina Djokic 40% Poland 50% United Kingdom 50% Germany ×260% United States ×270% European Union ×275% Ukraine ×680% Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) ×585% Europe ×1090%

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arms exports 90% arms imports 90% ukraine war 80% sipri 80% arms manufacturing 70% european union 70% global arms market 60% weapon systems 50% united states 50%

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