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Global arms sales continued rising during the COVID-19 pandemic

A study says the COVID-19 pandemic did not slow global arms sales. The headline provides no figures or details on the countries involved.

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Continued arms trading can reinforce military competition and sustain conflict-related risks despite global crises.

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  1. COVID-19 pandemic not slowing global arms sales, study shows ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC

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