Official Statistics

UK defence and security export statistics for 2019

Estimates of global defence and security exports covering the period 2010 to 2019.

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This statistical release comprises UK defence and security export performance data and analysis.

The release principally focuses on 2019 data but includes historic data for context and trend analysis purposes.

UK defence export information is based upon data provided by UK companies via UK Defence and Security Exports’ (formerly DIT DSO) voluntary survey of defence export contracts. Rest of the World data is derived from open source reporting of other countries’ defence export contracts.

Security sector data is compiled by Frost & Sullivan and counts sales of security equipment and services.

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Published 6 October 2020

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