Worldwide 2009 Weapons Sales Lowest Since 2005

The value of worldwide arms transfer agreements in 2009 totaled $57.5 billion, the U.S. Congressional Research Service says in a recent report. This figure, which includes sales to both developed and developing nations, represents an 8.5% decrease from 2008 and the lowest annual total since 2005...

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