Understanding UK Defence Exports

This book offers a comprehensive overview of UK defence exports, as an example of the international trade in defence capabilities.

John Louth is a specialist adviser to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee. He is a co-author of British Defence in the 21st Century (2019).

1. Introduction: The UK Trade in Arms: Exports - An End to Certainty? 2. Defence Exports and Ethics 3. Geopolitics and Defence Exports 4. National Economic Prosperity and Defence Exports 5. Defence Exports: A Function of Business and Commerce 6. Defence Exports and International Development 7. Defence Exports and National Resilience 8. Technologies, Transfers and Defence Exports 9. "Partnering" and Defence Exports 10. Defence Exports and Military Cooperation 11. Conclusion