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Conventional arms transfers (1990 prices) - Imports (US$ millions)
Refers to the voluntary transfer by the supplier (and thus excludes captured weapons and weapons obtained through defectors) of weapons with a military purpose destined for the armed forces, paramilitary forces or intelligence agencies of another country. These include major conventional weapons or systems in six categories: ships, aircraft, missiles, artillery, armoured vehicles and guidance and radar systems (excluded are trucks, services, ammunition, small arms, support items, components and component technology and towed or naval artillery under 100-millimetre calibre). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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Interesting observations about Military > Conventional arms imports per capita
- Israel ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst High income OECD countries in 1990.
- Malaysia ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Emerging markets in 1990.
- Greece ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst European Union in 1990.
- Australia ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Non-religious countries in 1990.
- France ranked last for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Group of 7 countries (G7) in 1990.
- Denmark ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Cold countries in 1990.
- United States ranked last for conventional arms imports per capita amongst English speaking countries in 1990.
- Netherlands ranked third for conventional arms imports per capita amongst NATO countries in 1990.
- United Arab Emirates ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Muslim countries in 1990.
- Eritrea ranked first for conventional arms imports per capita amongst Catholic countries in 1990.
