UK defence and security exports for 2021
Estimates of global defence and security exports covering the period 2012 to 2021.
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This statistical release comprises UK defence and security export performance data and analysis. The release principally focuses on 2021 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 (UK DSE) 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 Westlands Advisory and counts sales of security equipment and services. Westlands Advisory’s methodology will be published here in a separate document soon.
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Last updated 6 February 2023 + show all updates
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Correction to chart 12 in UK defence and security export statistics: 2021 and its corresponding csv file.
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Amendment to 2021 statistics including data tables 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10. This shows a £1.14 billion increase in UK defence exports for 2021, with the UK moving from £5.50 billion to £6.64 billion and from ranking fifth to fourth in-year. However there is no impact on rankings over a 10-year rolling average, where the UK remains second. Full details are included in the revision note.
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First published.