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Ultimately, even if Russia were to overcome its current challenges and achieve some form of victory in Ukraine, the systemic changes in international arms procurement will likely not revert. Transitioning armies trained on Western systems will be slow to re-platform to Russian equipment.
In summary, the plummet of the Russian arms industry signifies a profound shift in global military power dynamics, impacting not just weapons sales but the entire geopolitical landscape as former allies explore their new paths toward sovereignty and strength without Russia's shadow looming over them.