Director general of the French weapons and equipment, Colette - Billon said that this year will total French arms exports reached 70 billion euros, France, this will remain the world's fourth largest arms exporter status.
Colette - more than forever in the "Le Monde" website published an interview on the 14th that, despite the financial crisis spreading across the globe, but this year the global arms export market will still be growing and reach 70 billion euros. France's arms exports this year will reach 70 billion euros, compared with last year's growth of more than 10%. Colette - Billon that the French arms exports in 2010 will continue to grow.
The analysts believe that next year, the French arms exports, there are two large variables, that is, "Rafale" fighter jets and the Airbus A400M large military transport aircraft exports. "Rafale" fighter exports to Brazil are still discussing a contract; Airbus A400M military aircraft until the end of the first test flight next year, could begin to deliver that prize is not.
French arms exports in 2008 totaled 6.3 billion euros, creating the best result since 2000. The United States with 54% market share of absolute advantage, the United Kingdom and Russia ranked second and third places. |