Largest arms transfers

According to Official Guinness Records,

According to the Stockholm International Research Institute, combat aircraft accounted for one-third of all the major weapons transfers over the five years from 2005-2009. Russia and the USA are the largest suppliers, accounting for two-thirds of all combat aircraft delivered in the same period. The USA exported the most - 341 aircraft - while Russia was second with 219. India, Israel and the United Arab Emirates accounted for nearly a third of the 995 fighter purchases - both new and second hand - in the same period. Modern aircraft cost US $30 million and, often, substantially more. Hence combat aircraft sales represent the largest arms transfers by value too.

For a complete list of 2009 records, please visit 2009 Guinness Records in United States.

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