Why have Russia’s Arms Exports Collapsed?
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Published 2023-05-11
Since WWII, Russia has been a powerhouse in the global arms trade, but in the last few years, their exports have declined sharply. So in this video, we explain why is no buying Russian weapons, and why their performance in Ukraine hasn't helped the issue.
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1 - www.economist.com/asia/2022/04/01/western-diplomat…
2 - armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/html/export_values.p…
3 - www.reuters.com/world/india/russia-cannot-meet-arm…
4 - twitter.com/OCanonist/status/1591350139498934272
5 - jam-news.net/diversifying-arms-markets-how-armenia…
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Russia’s Arms Export Industry
03:33 Russia’s Recent Decline
04:32 Why Has This Happ
All Comments (21)
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I feel like it is also important to mention that France has cemented itself as an in-between for western military equipment for countries who want western equipment that does not come from the US.
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In India's case, it was also because they had issues with the quality of Russian jets they purchased. There were reliability problems with the engines, with a signification percentage not being fit for purpose. That's why India eventually went for the French Rafael instead. They worked out for themselves that a lot of Russian gear was poorly made.
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No offense but the recent war didn't have a "huge" effect on India's import of Russian equipment. Ever since Modi came to power in 2014, Russia's share in Indian defence imports has been falling steadily with western imports rising. The 2 major deals that have happened since are; 1) S-400- which quite literally has no competitor in the international market 2) Ak203- which was chosen after american m4's and ar based smallarms failed desert trails in India
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Thx
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Can't sell what you don't have anymore.
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Yeah I’m really confused why nobody would want the same equipment that Russia is doing so well in Ukraine with 😂
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"France and the UK" as the second and third biggest arms exporters? Germany, Spain, South Korea and Italy all export more than the UK.
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$700 Billion! WOW :0
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The problem is most of customers want a tank is a tank, not a temporary helicopter
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Probably the most self explanatory title ever. Russia can barely arm themselves fast enough, they’re buying equipment from North Korea, Syria, Belarus and Iran to try and make up the difference
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Guess most are still using vacuum valves on the computer circuits. Just look at the cars and you know the level of technology.
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Its less of a problem when they don't have them
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The problem with declining sales is more than just soft power - being able to export one's arms cushions the costs of developing new technologies, if you are not selling, then the cost to innovate goes up drastically and you end up footing the bill.
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This is also a major blow to Russian weapons R&D as they alone has to pay for it all since it can't share the cost with potential customers.
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They have none left to sell...
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If you need Russian parts, you don't need to get them from Russia. You can get them on the cheap from some Ukranian farmers.
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Nobody wants Russia…. That’s a better title.
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Russia did validate the old saying " Better to remain silent and people think you're an idiot than speak out loud and have it confirmed".
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India has lowest war ready inventory of russian arms.. In case of war with china i dont think india can withstand, even in kargil there were lpts of problems with russian howtizers.. India bought bofors which was game changer. Even IAF su30mki was completely hybrid of multi kits bought from france, israel, usa, uk
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For a long time i think countries assumed these were mostly showpieces, but that beloef is now gome
