Industrial sector which manufactures weapons and military technology and equipment
The
arms industryAlso known as the defence industry
- military industry
- Or the arms trade
Is a global industry which manufactures and sells weapons and military technology.Public sector and private sector firms conduct research and development
- Engineering
- Production
And servicing of military material
Equipment
And facilities.Customers are the armed forces of states
And civilians.An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition – whether privately or publicly owned – are made
- Maintained and repaired
- Stored
- Or issued
In any combination.Products of the arms industry include
- Weapons
- Munitions
- Weapons platforms
Military communications and other electronics
And more.The arms industry also provides other logistical and operational support.