military exports

Weapons sold abroad

Military exports are weapons, equipment, and defense-related goods sold or transferred to foreign governments or entities.

The term covers everything from small arms to fighter jets, missiles, and surveillance systems.

Countries regulate military exports through licensing requirements and treaties: The administration approved military exports to the allied nation.

The phrase often appears in debates over arms sales ethics and foreign policy.

Related

defense contractor · trade · sanctions · embargo · munitions · artillery · ammunition · missiles · tanks · warships · fighter jets · war machine · contracts · dealers · trafficking · proliferation · bilateral · strategic

Opposites
purpose/intent of goods

military exportshumanitarian aid

Crisis relief for sufferers

humanitarian assistance · foreign aid · disaster relief · relief supplies · medical aid

type of goods traded

military exportsfood exports

Edibles sold internationally

Family

military, exports, militarily, militarism, militarist, militaristic, militia, militant, militancy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Rated PG