Russia stays second-largest arms exporter despite 64% plunge & four-year war

 Russia claims its arms exports reached around $15 billion in 2025, despite lacking confirmed delivery data. SIPRI reported a significant decline in Russian arms exports compared to previous years, ranking them third in global supply. The majority of Russia’s arms went to Asia and Oceania, focusing on key countries like India, China, and Belarus. India remains the largest recipient, accounting for nearly half of Russia’s military exports. Russia claims its arms exports reached around $15 billion in 2025, despite lacking confirmed delivery data. SIPRI reported a significant decline in Russian arms exports compared to previous years, ranking them third in global supply. The majority of Russia’s arms went to Asia and Oceania, focusing on key countries like India, China, and Belarus. India remains the largest recipient, accounting for nearly half of Russia’s military exports.