German arms exports hit record high in 2024

Permits issued by the German government for the export of arms and military equipment have reached a new record in 2024, according to figures made available to dpa, Report informs.

Last year, the German government approved exports of weapons and military equipment worth a record 13.33 billion euros, the Economy Ministry said.

The information is based on a response to a parliamentary inquiry submitted by a lawmaker from the left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW).

The record can largely be attributed to exports to Ukraine, with 8.15 billion euros approved for Kyiv.

This was followed by Singapore with 1.21 billion euros, Algeria with 558.7 million euros, the US with 319.9 million euros, and Türkiye with 230.8 million euros.