Overview of Russian Arms Exports—Middle East and North AfricaIn 2009-2013 and 2014-2018, overall arms exports to the Middle East increased by 77%. These figures show that total exports of major arms to the Middle East increased in 2009-2013 and 2014-2018, while Russia’s share of those arms exports simultaneously decreased. In 2009-2013, Russian arms transfers made up 7% of total arms sales to GCC countries. In 2019-2023, transfers of major arms from Russia to Iran accounted for just 0.2% of all Russian arms exports. In 2019-2023, arms imports by Iran accounted for 0.1% of arms imports in the Middle East, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar accounted for 28% and 25% respectively.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2024 13:43 UTC