arms sales
Trading in weaponry
Arms sales refers to the commercial or governmental transfer of weapons, ammunition, and military equipment between parties—typically nations or defense contractors.
The term encompasses everything from small firearms to fighter jets and missile systems.
Arms sales often carry geopolitical implications: The administration approved arms sales to Taiwan despite objections from Beijing.
The arms trade is heavily regulated internationally, though enforcement varies.
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