According to SIPRI's latest data, Germany has moved from supplying 6% of the world's arms market (2000-2004) to 11% (2005-2009), increasing by over 100% in constant dollars. Primary exported items are submarines and armored vehicles and the top importers are Turkey, Greece, and South Africa.
In the last decade, the SIPRI database records only one German export to the Russian military (2 diesel engines ordered in 2001 and delivered in 2006). One might wonder whether the possible French Mistral sale might persuade the Germans to consider 'non-lethal' exports (like electronics, diesel engines, and other components) to the Russians.
SIPRI Recent Trends and Database
UPDATE (5/4/10): It appears the Russians are contemplating purchasing German armor (here). No word yet from the German side.
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