Arms industry 国防工业
The arms industry, a global business, manufactures and sells weapons and military technology and equipment. It consists of commercial industry involved in research and development, engineering, production, and the servicing of military material, equipment, and facilities. Arms-producing companies, also referred to as defense contractors or as the military industry, produce arms mainly for the armed forces of states. Departments of government also operate in the arms industry, buying and selling weapons, munitions and other military items. Products include guns, ammunition, missiles, military aircraft, military vehicles, ships, electronic systems, and more. The arms industry also provides other logistical and operational support.