Who is Henri Thomet?
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Who is Henri Thomet?
The arms dealer, Heinrich Thomet, owns a weapons manufacturing company that supplies security equipment to the Swiss army and police. Other companies he owns supply security equipment purchased in Eastern Europe to the U.S. military in Iraq.
Which country is the largest importer of arms in the world?
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest arms importer, increased its arms imports by 61\% and Qatar by 361\%. The United Arab Emirates recently signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 armed drones as part of a $23 billion package.
What country produces the most arms?
Market share of the leading exporters of major weapons between 2016 and 2020, by country
| Characteristic | Share of international arms exports |
|---|---|
| United States | 37\% |
| Russia | 20\% |
| France | 8.2\% |
| Germany | 5.5\% |
What is the value of small arms and light weapons exports?
In 2001 alone, the value of legal Small Arms and Light Weapons exports was US$2.4 Billion. After being processed by customs, that number increases to somewhere between US$5–7 Billion, according to Small Arms and Light Weapons (1994-2001).
Is there any international legislation to prevent arms trafficking?
In the United Nations, there has been widespread support to implement international legislation to prevent arms trafficking, however, it has been difficult to implement, due to many different factors that allow for arms trafficking to occur.
Which countries are the biggest arms exporters in Europe?
Since 1996, countries throughout Europe have taken notice of arms trafficking. Europe has been an overall large exporter of illicit weapons with the United Kingdom, Germany, and France in the national lead for the most exports. Imports to Europe in from 2004-2013 have decreased by 25\%, with the United Kingdom importing the most overall in Europe.
Did China’s Norinco send arms to South Sudan?
In July 2014, the Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco delivered a shipment to South Sudan of 95,000 assault rifles and 20 million rounds of ammunition, supplying enough bullets to kill every person in South Sudan twice over.