The US ramped up arms exports by more than 50% in 2023, cutting into Russia's own weapons trade: Politico

• The US' arms exports increased by 50% last year, Politico reported, citing State Department data.
• Russia's invasion of Ukraine helped increase US arms exports to $81 billion in 2023, per the outlet.
• And it's cutting Russia off from its own weapons trade, a State Department official told the outlet.

The US increased its arms exports by more than 50% in 2023, compared to 2022, while also damaging Russia's own defense trade, Politico reported.

The outlet cited State Department figures obtained before their official release on Monday.