Top 6 arms exporters, 2009-2016
They make up 82% of global arms trade. Exports from the US have grown by 43%.
Source: SIPRI Arms Transfers Database
To compare different weapons, SIPRI measures the export value using a common unit called trend-indicator value (TIV), expressed in US dollar at constant 1990 prices. Data only covers major weapons which are defined by SIPRI's methodology.
Kuang Keng Kuek Ser / PRI