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US Foreign Arms Sales Break Records In 2023

In 2023, the United States witnessed a record-breaking surge in overseas arms sales, reaching $238 billion. This increase was primarily driven by heightened demand following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The State Department noted a 56% rise in direct government-negotiated sales, totalling $81 billion, while the rest resulted from direct transactions by US defence firms.

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