Some international markets are still viable; exports are up year over year to Belgium and Germany, for example. US exports of military equipment declined by 25 % in the first three quarters of the year compared to last year , following a 15-quarter decline for the industry , according to the Association of American Manufacturers . According to Benjamin Duyck , the Association ’s director of market intelligence , the decline likely comes as increased dollar valuations have made US manufacturers less competitive in the global marketplace . He added that expectations for the current year are “ subdued ” due to the “ global economic crisis ” .
US exports of military equipment declined by 25 % in the first three quarters of the year compared to last year , following a 15-quarter decline for the industry , according to the Association of American Manufacturers . According to Benjamin Duyck , the Association ’s director of market intelligence , the decline likely comes as increased dollar valuations have made US manufacturers less competitive in the global marketplace . He added that expectations for the current year are “ subdued ” due to the “ global economic crisis ” .