Arms exports rise 12% in 2009
Dutch weapon exports rose 12% to €1.4bn in 2009, according to the latest report from the Campaign against the Arms Trade.
Morocco was the main destination, spending €555m on three war ships, the organisation said. The armies of Jordan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were other significant clients.
Shipbuilder Damen Schede and the defence ministry are the main beneficiaries, the organisation said.
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