arms deal

noun

: an agreement to buy or sell weapons
an arms deal between two countries

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The 2023 revision also paved the way for Japan to jointly develop and sell a sixth-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy, and for Japan's biggest arms deal ever, which was formalized last week with Australia. ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 In September, President Vladimir Putin said Russia would abide by the nuclear arms deal for another year after its expiration date as long as the U.S. followed suit, the AP reported. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026 Soon, Jonathan is on the trail of a conspiracy in Colombia, where the British government appears to be involved in an arms deal with Teddy. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 This week’s talks with Russia will likely cover a potential arms deal for its most advanced fighter, the Su-57, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arms deal

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“Arms deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arms%20deal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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