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Bureau of Arms Control



World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 1998


To obtain all WMEAT 98 data in one PDF file, click here (includes all of files listed below)   (832kb)
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Cover, Release Data, Foreward, Preface, and Contents   (14kb)

Highlights By Indicator   (80 KB) (large graphics not included)
Highlights By Indicator   (5.1 MB) (includes all graphics)

Regional Trends:   1987-1997 (Charts)   (45kb)

Country Rankings 1997 (167 countries ranked by each of 17 variables)   (54kb)

Essay:   Small Arms and Light Weapons:   Can They Be Controlled?   (24kb)

Main Statistical Tables

Table I.   Military Expenditures, Armed Forces, GNP, Central Government Expenditures and Population, 1987-1997, by Region, Organization, and Country   (189kb)
 
Table II.   Arms Transfer Deliveries and Total Trade, 1987-1997, by Region, Organization, and Country   (150kb)
 
Table III.   Value of Arms Transfer Deliveries, Cumulative 1995-1997, by Major Suppier and Recipient Country   (24kb)
 
Table IV.   Value of Arms Transfer Deliveries and Agreements, 1987-1997, by Major Supplier and Recipient Region   (42kb)
 
Table V.   Number of Major Weapons Delivered to Regions and Groups, Cumulative Periods 1986-1988, 1989-1991, 1992-1994, 1995-1997, by Supplier and Weapon Type   (59kb)

Statistical Notes   (36kb)


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