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America's $40 Billion Blind Spot: Why World's Largest Arms Exporter Hasn't Sold a Single ...

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2 August 2026

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regulatory

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Defense Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US is the world's largest arms exporter but has not sold a single submarine internationally in over 50 years, due to strategic and regulatory decisions despite leading in submarine technology. Allies like Canada and India are signing major submarine deals with other countries such as Germany, highlighting a $40 billion market missed by the US defense industry.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a closed door in submarine exports as US policy blocks sales despite global demand rising among your strategic partners. Shift focus to allied markets or push for regulatory change to open this high-value defence segment.

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