Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
9,700 weapons
One year into the war, Russia has lost more than 9,700 pieces of military equipment and technology.
SOURCE: "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia’s Defense Industry" by CSIS's Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Tina Dolbaia, and Nick Fenton, , with contributions from Samuel Bendett.
24,500 satellites
While over 5,400 satellites are in-orbit today, more than 24,500 satellites are anticipated to be launched in the next 10 years (2022–2031), over 70 percent of which will be commercial.
SOURCE: "Space Threat Assessment 2023" by CSIS's Kari A. Bingen, Kaitlyn Johnson, and Makena Young, with foreword by John Raymond.
17,000 troops
This year’s Balikatan exercises includes over 17,000 U.S. and Filipino troops, the largest iteration since the exercise began in the 1990s.
SOURCE: "The U.S.-Philippine Alliance’s Very Busy Month" by CSIS's Gregory B. Poling.
23 types of equipment
Last month, Japan announced that starting in July 2023, it will implement controls on 23 types of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
SOURCE: "Japan and the Netherlands Announce Plans for New Export Controls on Semiconductor Equipment" by CSIS's Gregory C. Allen, Emily Benson, and Margot Putnam.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Claire Dannenbaum, Claire Smrt, and the External Relations team.
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