Countering Chinese and Russian Proliferation of Advanced Conventional Weapons

The Department of State, through the Arms Control and Nonproliferation Cooperative Threat Reduction office, is seeking to disrupt the manufacture, sale, and distribution of advanced conventional weapons systems by China and Russia. The primary objective is to limit the ability of these nations to expand their arsenals, increase financial revenues, and exert influence over the decision-making processes of other countries. To achieve these goals, the initiative will engage subject matter experts, partner governments, private companies, and financial stakeholders. Efforts will focus on reducing risks associated with the illicit procurement of weapon components, managing the impact of private military and security companies, and securing critical mineral supply chains. This forecast is categorized under NAICS code 541690 and involves performance across multiple locations.