21.   And after the Cold War, major arms producing nations cut stockpiles, with the arms often ending up in unstable developing countries.

22.   At Slovenia, a major arms control pact such as those that have headlined other U.S.-Russian summits is not expected.

23.   Beijing is the major arms supplier for the junta, which faces decades-old rebellions by ethnic minorities in the east seeking greater autonomy.

24.   Britain is one of the major arms suppliers to Saudi Arabia.

25.   Chinese criticism has grown sharper since U.S. President George W. Bush offered Taiwan a major arms package last spring.

26.   Daewoo is a major arms contractor.

27.   Five Danish members of the Bandidos motorcycle gang were jailed Wednesday for illegal possession of drugs and arms, including one handgun stolen during a major arms theft.

28.   France and Britain often vie for major arms contracts.

29.   French President Jacques Chirac arrived Saturday on a trip aimed at strengthening relations and promoting commercial ties including possible major arms deals.

30.   France has a defense cooperation agreement with the U.A.E. and is one of its major arms suppliers.