New York Times - US sets all time sale of weapons, Russia a distant 2nd

[American Eagle]

By THOM SHANKER
Published: August 26, 2012

WASHINGTON — Weapons sales by the United States tripled in 2011 to a record high, driven by major arms sales to Persian Gulf allies concerned about Iran’s regional ambitions, according to a new study for Congress.
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Overseas weapons sales by the United States totaled $66.3 billion last year, or more than three-quarters of the global arms market, valued at $85.3 billion in 2011. Russia was a distant second, with $4.8 billion in deals.

 

[vostok]

Strange article. Russia sells weapons up to 15$ billion per year. A package of orders - about 40$ billion.