In September 2015 it was revealed that is the country which was exporting drone components worth hundreds of millions to countries that include Saudi Arabia and South Korea, to regain lost ground in a global arms race.
In September 2015, it was reported that the United Kingdom was exporting drone components valued at hundreds of millions of dollars to countries such as Saudi Arabia and South Korea. This move was part of an effort to regain its position in the global arms race. The decision came as international competition in the defense sector intensified, with many countries vying for supremacy and market share in military technology.