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Switzerland has halted arms exports to the United States in response to the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Switzerland has halted new arms export licenses to the USA amidst ongoing conflicts involving Iran.

Switzerland halts arms exports to the USA due to the ongoing war with Iran.

The Danish Supreme Court has halted a lawsuit concerning the indirect export of weapon components to Israel, dismissing the case brought by various organizations as lacking legal standing.

Former PM Miyazawa's statement against profiting from arms trade is challenged by PM Takagi's assertion that current geopolitical changes necessitate a revised stance on Japan's arms exports.

Slovakia's exports of arms and ammunition have reached record levels, raising questions about the implications for support to Ukraine.

Arms exports from Serbia to Israel reached a record high of 114 million euros last year, marking a 140% increase from the previous year, according to official data.

The US is trying to locate Jordan G. Goudreau, a former Green Beret involved in a failed coup in Venezuela in 2020, who was arrested in 2024 for arms export violations and is now considered a fugitive.

Leaked documents suggest that Russia's Progres aviation company has been preparing plans for a potential export of Ka-52 helicopters to an unnamed foreign client coded as "156."

A recent report indicates that Germany has surpassed China in conventional arms exports during the 2021-2025 period.

Canadian MPs voted against a bill aiming to close a loophole in the arms export regime that permits Canadian weapons to be sent to countries otherwise barred from receiving them.

Denmark's Supreme Court is set to rule on whether humanitarian organizations can sue the state over its arms exports to Israel.

Germany has become the fourth largest arms exporter in the world, surpassing China.

France remains the world's second-largest arms exporter, having increased its international sales by 21% from 2021 to 2025 according to a report by SIPRI.

Japan is poised to revise its weapons export guidelines to facilitate more robust arms exports as part of its defense policy, aiming to enhance strategic relationships and boost its defense industry.

Japan's LDP and Ishin parties have submitted proposals to the government to revise arms export guidelines, allowing for expanded exports beyond current restrictions.

The Liberal Democratic Party and Ishin have finalized a proposal expanding Japan's arms export policies, which will be submitted to Prime Minister Kishida.

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is proposing a review of the guidelines governing arms exports, aiming to reduce restrictions and promote international collaboration in defense technology.

The article explores the impact of the Ukraine War on Europe's arms trade, highlighting significant increases in military spending and export activities since the onset of the conflict.

Ukraine plans to export billions in weapons revenue this year, following a suspension of arms exports since the escalation of conflict in 2022.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to submit a plan to the government to abolish its stringent 'five types' regulations on arms exports, paving the way for weapon sales abroad.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan has approved a draft proposal to expand arms exports, removing previous restrictions and allowing the transfer of jointly developed weapons to third countries.

The Japanese government and ruling party are planning to expand the export of arms produced through international joint development to third countries, moving away from previous limitations.

An American has been sentenced by a Moscow court for trying to export parts related to Kalashnikov weapons.

Germany's top court has dismissed a Palestinian citizen's lawsuit aimed at halting the export of military equipment to Israel, backing previous court rulings that support such sales.

Kyiv has announced that Ukrainian arms factories will be allowed to export for the first time since the beginning of the conflict with Russia.

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has dismissed a Palestinian man's attempt to challenge government permits for arms exports to Israel.

President Zelensky has announced the establishment of 10 offices for weapons export in the EU, aiming to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and boost the arms manufacturing sector.

Ukraine is set to make a pivotal shift in its defense policy, planning to establish multiple arms export centers across Europe, particularly targeting the Baltic and Scandinavian countries.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced plans to establish a network of arms export centers across Europe in response to the ongoing conflict and financial dependency on Western aid.

The UK government faces scrutiny over an export license granted to Cygnet Texkimp for machinery possibly aiding Russia's military effort through a supply chain linked to Armenia.

Russia's volume of arms export orders has reached nearly 70 billion dollars, boosted by new significant contracts, according to the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS).

Turkey's Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) has finalized a significant arms export agreement with Egypt's Defense Ministry, including ammunition supply and production infrastructure development within Egypt, valued at $350 million.

Norway exported arms worth over 10 billion kroner last year, marking the fourth consecutive year of record exports, with the USA being the largest importer.

Amid geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions, Russia managed to generate over 15 billion dollars from arms exports to more than 30 countries in 2025, highlighting a significant economic engine for the country.

Five men have been detained in Germany on suspicion of exporting goods to military companies in Russia in violation of sanctions.

The Slovak government is struggling with public finance consolidation while failing to effectively cut deficits and lower tax revenue, despite a paradoxical rise in domestic arms exports.

Germany has seen a significant decrease in military export approvals, dropping from record highs over the past two years to €8.40 billion in 2025.