arms deal

noun

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

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“Arms deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arms%20deal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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