Browsing: Weapons trade

Germany plans to acquire a 40% stake in tank and weapons maker KNDS, which is currently under French control. Following an initial public offering, Germany aims to reduce its stake to 30% within two to three years while gaining rights equivalent to those of the French state.

In 2023, the total revenue of the world’s 100 largest weapons producers grew to $632 billion (€598 bio) a 4.2% increase from 2022. This is according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute SIPRI, which analyzes the business figures of the 100 biggest arms makers.