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Summary of Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2010

Introduction

The SIPRI Arms Transfers Database provides comprehensive information on international transfers of major conventional weapons, excluding small arms. It is used to monitor trends in the volume of transfers and identify the types and quantities of weapons transferred, by supplier and recipient. The database is available online and includes newly released data for 2010 as of 14 March 2011. This summary outlines the trends in arms transfers from 2006 to 2010.

Core Content

Global Trends

• The volume of international transfers of major conventional weapons increased by 24% from 2001–2005 to 2006–2010.
• A 5-year moving average is used to provide a more stable measure of the trends.
• The top five suppliers accounted for 75% of global exports in 2006–2010, down from 80% in 2001–2005.
• The top five recipients accounted for 30% of global imports in 2006–2010, down from 39% in 2001–2005.

Regional Breakdown

• Asia and Oceania received 43% of global imports in 2006–2010.
• Europe accounted for 21% of global imports.
• Middle East received 17%.
• Americas accounted for 12%.
• Africa received 7%.

Main Suppliers (2006–2010)

Main Recipients (2006–2010)

Key Trends by Region

Asia and Oceania

• India was the largest importer of major conventional weapons in 2006–2010.
• China was the second largest importer, but its imports were lower than in the previous period.
• South Korea and Pakistan saw significant increases in arms imports.
• Australia entered the top 10 importers in 2006–2010, with a 66% increase in imports compared to 2001–2005.
• Viet Nam received major arms from Russia, including Su-30MK2 combat aircraft and Gepard-3 frigates.

Africa

• Algeria and South Africa were the two largest arms importers in Africa in 2006–2010.
• Sudan received T-72 tanks from Ukraine and Su-25 aircraft from Belarus, which were used in the Darfur conflict.
• Uganda received T-55AM tanks from Russia and artillery from Israel.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria also received significant arms in 2006–2010.
• Germany and Sweden were the largest suppliers to sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa as the main recipient.

Americas

• Chile was the largest arms importer in South America in 2006–2010.
• Venezuela had the highest increase in arms imports, up by 359%.
• Brazil saw a 436% increase in arms imports, largely due to licensed production deals with France.
• Ecuador had a 366% increase in arms imports, though the volume was still less than a fifth of Chile's or Venezuela's.
• Saudi Arabia was the 22nd largest arms importer in 2006–2010, with major procurement programmes in progress.

Europe

• Greece was the largest arms importer in Europe in 2006–2010.
• Greece's procurement plans were affected by the economic crisis, leading to a postponement of a deal with Russia for BMP-3 vehicles.
• The UK and Poland received significant arms for use in Afghanistan, including armoured vehicles and UAVs.
• Azerbaijan had the highest increase in arms imports in Europe, up by 323%.

Middle East

• The Middle East accounted for 17% of global arms imports in 2006–2010, down from 21% in the previous period.
• UAE was the largest importer in the region, with a 23% share of Middle Eastern arms imports.
• Israel saw a decline in arms imports after the completion of the F-16I deal, but continued to receive US military aid and a first batch of F-35s.
• Iran was subject to a UN embargo on major weapons in 2010.

Conclusion

The SIPRI Arms Transfers Database highlights significant shifts in global arms trade dynamics from 2006 to 2010. The United States and Russia remained the dominant suppliers, while India, China, South Korea, Pakistan, and Greece were the top recipients. The Americas and Africa saw notable increases in arms imports, driven by regional security concerns and modernization efforts. The Middle East experienced a slight decline in arms imports, but the UAE remained a key player. The database is a valuable tool for understanding and analyzing international arms transfers, offering detailed insights into the types, quantities, and regional distribution of arms.