Arms Transfer

/ˈɑrmz ˈtrænsfər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process of transferring control, possession, or ownership of weapons or military equipment between states or entities, usually governed by international laws and treaties.
    The United Nations imposed restrictions on the arms transfer to the conflict zone.

Forms

  • arms transfer
  • arms transfers

Commentary

Arms transfer often involves regulatory compliance with international arms control agreements and national export control laws; precise drafting should clarify the nature and scope of the transfer including end-use and end-user restrictions.

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