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Who buys UK defence equipment?
The UK is one of the world's largest defence exporters, selling equipment to many countries. Major buyers include the US, Saudi Arabia, and other European nations. This policy aims to ensure that while we buy from abroad, foreign companies also invest in our defence industry.
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