10 Countries that Export the Most Weapons in the World

2. Russia

Total TIV 2000 – 2015: 121,359

After the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1990s, it seems that its once powerful weapons industry will follow suit and crumble as well. However, with Putin’s rise to power, Russia saw its weapons exports rising as well. Despite occasional corruption scandals, like the one with an Algerian MiG-29 order, it is managed to hold on to the second spot among weapons exporters. The recent Russian intervention in Syria has been an excellent showcase of what their hardware can accomplish when operated by competent and well-trained crews, although the downed MiG-25 by the Turkish forces managed to put a little dent in Russian plans. Russia’s place on this list seems secure, with S-300 AA system, MiG-35, and Su-35 4++ generation jet fighters and T-90 main battle tank being staples of country’s future arms sales.