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Who Are Asia’s Top Arms Exporters?

Asia is already home to two full-fledged arms export powerhouses – but many more countries have high hopes of joining the ranks of the world’s top defense exporters.

22 May 2026, 17:09 UTCSource: The Diplomat
⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation22% model probability

Here are three scenarios based on cascade chain analysis data:

Confirmation indicators

  • 1. Increase in Indian and Chinese military exercises along the border.
  • 2. Rise in diplomatic tensions between India and China.
  • 3. Announcement of new defense deals with neighboring countries.
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo57% model probability

Here are three scenarios based on cascade chain analysis data:

Confirmation indicators

  • 1. Increase in Indian and Chinese military exercises along the border.
  • 2. Rise in diplomatic tensions between India and China.
  • 3. Announcement of new defense deals with neighboring countries.
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation21% model probability

Here are three scenarios based on cascade chain analysis data:

Confirmation indicators

  • 1. Increase in Indian and Chinese military exercises along the border.
  • 2. Rise in diplomatic tensions between India and China.
  • 3. Announcement of new defense deals with neighboring countries.
Horizon: 7–30 days