| ID | 091879 |
| Title Proper | U.S. expands lead in shrinking arms market |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fisher, Andrew |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the midst of a global recession that reduced the global demand for weapons, the United States managed to expand its share of worldwide arms agreements significantly in 2008, according to a September report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Last year, developing countries continued to be the most important markets for arms sales, the report said. |
| `In' analytical Note | Arms Control Today Vol. 39, No. 8; Oct 2009: p.32-34 |
| Journal Source | Arms Control Today Vol. 39, No. 8; Oct 2009: p.32-34 |
| Key Words | Arms Market ; Global Recession ; United States ; Conventional Arms Transfers |