SIPRI Report: U.S. and Iran Dominate Global Military Drone Exports
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What happened
According to SIPRI's arms-transfer records for 2022 through 2025, the United States and Iran supplied 86% of the 16,822 military drones exported globally. The U.S. exported 7,593 drones, while Iran exported 6,800. Germany exported 1,000 drones, which is significantly less than the volumes supplied by the U.S. or Iran.
From zerohedge.com
Why it matters
The figures highlight the concentration of military drone manufacturing and sales in a few nations. SIPRI defines these exports as drone aircraft weighing at least 150 kg, including one-way attack drones and loitering munitions. Nearly all of the drones exported by the U.S. went to Ukraine, and 99% of Iran's went to Russia.
From zerohedge.com
Who's involved
- PolandIdentified as a significant drone exporter alongside other nations.
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The entities involved
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Poland
country in Central Europe
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