“Rosoboronexport” has clarified that disclosure of signed contracts and completed deliveries of Russian military products occurs infrequently and only with partner consent. This limited transparency poses challenges for experts at SIPRI, who rely on open-source information, inhibiting their ability to conduct thorough analyses of the company’s activities. Recent reports indicate a significant decline in Russia’s share of the global arms market, dropping from 11% to 7.8%. Rosoboronexport has expressed skepticism regarding these findings, asserting that SIPRI analysts have misinterpreted the data and misattributed market share issues. This situation underscores the complexities of acquiring accurate intelligence in defense trade and raises questions about the validity of market assessments based solely on incomplete data.
