arms industry

• Secteur industriel et commercial consacré à la conception, au développement, à la fabrication et à la vente d'armes, d'équipements militaires et de technologies de défense.

The global business sector involved in the research, development, production, and sale of weapons, military equipment, and defense technology.

1. Weapons manufacturing sectorC1formal

   The global business sector that designs, develops, produces, and sells weapons, military equipment, and related technology.

   industrie de l'armement

   • The arms industry is a major contributor to the economy of several countries.
   • International treaties regulate the sale of weapons by the arms industry.
   • Many companies in the arms industry also produce civilian technology.

2. Military-industrial complexC1formal

   The network of relationships between a country's military forces and the private companies that supply them with weapons and equipment.

   complexe militaro-industriel

   • The arms industry often influences government defense policies.
   • Critics argue that the arms industry profits from conflict.
   • The arms industry employs millions of people worldwide.