Arms imports of Middle Eastern countries have increased more than twice during the last decade. The main reason for this increase is the fact that most of the actors in the region directly or indirectly are involved in conflicts.

The Middle East has become one of the most important destinations of arms exports in recent years. Arms imports of Middle Eastern countries have increased more than twice during the last decade. The main reason for this increase is the fact that most of the actors in the region directly or indirectly are involved in conflicts. Additionally, the continuing instability in the region has also forced many countries to obtain more weapons.

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