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The article calls on the Church, specifically Archbishop Martin Modéus, to take action against arms exports to Israel in response to the ongoing violence in the West Bank.

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

Switzerland has suspended arms exports to the United States due to ongoing attacks on Iran, citing its commitment to neutrality.

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.

A South Korean report highlights North Korea's military support to Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict and the financial implications of their arms exports.

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 arms exports have more than doubled, reaching €2.5 billion, with a significant portion attributed to ammunition production, despite the government’s stated aim to halt fighting in Ukraine.

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.

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

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

A report indicates that Russia remains the third largest arms exporter globally from 2021 to 2025, despite a significant drop in its share of international arms sales.

A report by SIPRI highlights that rising arms imports in Europe are driven by military support for Ukraine and heightened defense spending due to perceived threats from Russia.

Russian arms exports have drastically declined, dropping 64% over the past five years, according to a new report from SIPRI.

According to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), Germany has become the fourth-largest arms exporter in the world, surpassing China, with significant portions of exports supporting Ukraine.

Germany has risen to become the fourth-largest arms exporter globally, surpassing China, with a significant portion of its exports going to Ukraine.

A new report indicates that Europe has become the world’s largest arms importer due to the Ukraine-Russia war and diminished trust in U.S. security commitments.

Germany has become the fourth largest arms exporter in the world, surpassing China, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), particularly due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Germany is emerging as one of the largest arms exporters, with the government seeking to become directly involved in selling German weapons, much to the satisfaction of the industry.

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.

Japanese Prime Minister Kono rejects calls for prior parliamentary approval on arms exports, asserting that such decisions should fall under government authority following National Security Council reviews.

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.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal for expanding arms exports, allowing for changes in operational guidelines related to defense equipment transfers.

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.

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the arms, machinery, engines, and lumber sectors are among those benefiting from a recent US Supreme Court ruling that invalidated certain tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Thailand is now a pivotal hub for China’s drone exports to Russia, facilitating a significant volume of military supplies despite official denials from the Chinese manufacturers.

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.

The U.S. president has indicated the possibility of additional arms exports to Taiwan as tensions rise in the region.

A Polish government delegation is set to promote the country's arms exports in Sweden, Norway, and Italy, aiming for increased international sales of Polish weapons.

Ukraine is set to start its arms exports in the coming weeks, as announced by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after a meeting in Brussels.

The article discusses key news topics including the cessation of ICE raids in Minnesota, a failed constitutional complaint against arms exports to Israel, and the visit of the Bundestag president to the Gaza Strip.

The article explains the structure and function of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany, focusing on the role of its chambers and a recent ruling regarding a constitutional complaint.

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court declined to challenge arms exports to Israel, citing foreign policy discretion despite a lawsuit from a Palestinian claiming his life is endangered by these exports.

A Palestinian's lawsuit challenging Germany's approval of arms exports to Israel was deemed inadmissible by the Federal Constitutional Court.

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.

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.

The volume of approved German arms exports has slightly decreased to around 12 billion euros, with Ukraine remaining the main recipient, while peace groups criticize cooperation with Gulf states.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes closer economic ties with the Gulf States during his visit to Abu Dhabi, including an LNG purchase agreement with RWE, while peace groups criticize arms exports.

In the past year, the German government approved arms exports valued at approximately twelve billion euros, primarily to Ukraine, according to the CDU-led Ministry of Economics.

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.