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According to ASDReports.com, in 2011-2011 the world's overall spendings for submarines will grow 1.22% per year. Submarines constitute the essential part of naval forces because of their versatility and ability to supplement other strategic assets.
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Spendings for Submarines Grow Up Worldwide
23.11.2011
Forty one countries presently operate 450 submarines worldwide.
Within the coming decade, the world will purchase 154 new submarines to the amount of $186.3 bln. Portion of the US will be 47% ($87 bln). In 2011, Pentagon has spent for that purpose $16.4 bln, and in 2021 this sum will be $18.2 bln.
European countries are expected to spend $46.3 bln for procurement of new submarines (25% of the world's overall spendings).
To purchase new subs, Asian countries would spend $44 bln (23.6%).
Latin America is about to allocate $8.6 bln (4.61%) for submarines procurement. Major share of expenses will be upon Brazil and Argentine.
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