arms industry

• 指从事武器、军事装备和国防技术的研究、开发、生产与销售的全球性产业。

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.

   军火工业

   • 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.

   军工复合体

   • 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.