Can someone explain: Global arms transfers rise nearly 10%; US remains largest exporter: SIPRI?

In the Middle East, arms imports declined 13 per cent, although Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait remained among the world’s top importers The post Global arms transfers rise nearly 10%; US remains largest exporter: SIPRI appeared first on Gulf Business. Read more: https://gulfbusiness.com/global-arms-transfers-rise-us-is-largest-exporter/ Source: Gulfbusiness.com (Mar 11, 2026)

Saman Wickramasinghe 41 minutes ago

Machang, SIPRI report eka balala, US arms exports world market eka 40% vagei thiyenava, last 5 years wage. Russia war gaththa nisa exports kamathi, Europe countries awrudu. _(In plain English: The SIPRI report shows the US holds about 40% of global arms exports, while Russia's share dropped due to the Ukraine war, and European nations increased theirs.)_

Nadeeka Fernando 3 hours ago

Machang, meka news eka mokada? SIPRI kiyanne Stockholm International Peace Research Institute — gahana weapons exports imports track karana eka. US ta wadiya exports karana country, Russia, France aththatama. _(In plain English: This is about global weapons trade data from SIPRI. The US remains the top exporter, followed by Russia and France.)_

Nuwan Dahanayake 3 hours ago