Russia's arms exports could exceed $5.5 bn in 2007
By IANS
Moscow, Nov 26 (RIA Novosti) Russia may set a new record in sales of military equipment to foreign countries, with exports estimated at over $5.5 billion in 2007, state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Monday.
'Last year, we reached a record level of $5.3 billion. This year, we are planning to set a new record and increase arms exports to $5.5 billion,' company general director Sergei Chemezov said in an interview with Nezavisimaya gazeta daily.
Russia has almost doubled annual weapons exports since 2000, and some experts estimate this year's sales could far exceed the projected figures.
Mikhail Petukhov, deputy head of the Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation, said on Nov 11 at the Dubai Air Show that overall exports, including supplies of spare parts under previous contracts, could total about $7 billion.
'The existing portfolio of orders and the growth trend allow us to hope for arms exports at a level of around $7 billion in 2007,' Petukhov said.
Russia exports weapons to about 80 countries. Among Rosoboronexport's key buyers are China, India, Algeria, Venezuela, Iran, Malaysia and Serbia.
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1 comment:
I guess its from Russia with love.
Also he's been good for China, India, Israel and the Euro too but not so good for the US (or the Arabs for that matter).
At least theres Hilary to look forward to ;)
K.
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