The 28th edition of "World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers" (WMEAT), released on February 6, 2003, is the second published by the Department of State following integration with the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, the previous publisher. The report covers the years 1989 through 1999 -- that is, the end of the Cold War and its aftermath.
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| Introduction | |
| Highlights by Indicator | |
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| Regional Trends: 1989-1999 (Charts of Seven Indicators) | |
| Country Rankings: 1999 | |
| Main Statistical Tables | |
Military Expenditures, Armed Forces, GNP, CGE, Population, and Their Ratios, | |
| Arms Transfer Deliveries and Total Trade, 1989-1999, By Region, Organization, and Country [Excel format] | |
| Value of Arms Transfer Deliveries, Cumulative 1997-1999, By Major Supplier and Recipient Country [Excel format] | |
| Value of Arms Transfer Deliveries and Agreements, 1989-1999, By Supplier and Recipient Region [Excel format] | |
| Number of Major Weapons Delivered to Regions and Groups, By Supplier and Weapon Type, Cumulative by Period, 1988-1999 [Excel format] | |
| Statistical Notes | |
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