Global defense trade reached a record breaking $65 billion in 2015. IHS forecasts that the market will increase further to $69 billion in 2016. The Middle East was the largest importing region, with $21.6 billion in deliveries of defense equipment.
According to the party, Kabindra Burlakoti has been selected as the chief whip. Similarly, Prakash Chandra Pariyar and Krantishikha Dhital have been appointed as whips.