This statistic shows the market value of the light weapons market worldwide in 2016 and provides a forecasted figure for the year 2021. The total market value of the light weapons market was around 10.22 billion U.S. dollars in 2016.
Global market value of the light weapons market in 2016 with a forecast for 2021
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Global market value of the light weapons market in 2016 with a forecast for 2021
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According to the source light weapons are defined as "any weapon that can be carried by two or three people serving as a crew. However, it may be carried by one person, depending upon the characteristics of the weapon."
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