Mali

Market Overview. A shortage of funds has derailed Mali's plans to modernize its armed forces.  Its force structure is rapidly aging and is loaded with weapons systems purchased in the late 1960s and early 1970s, mostly from the Soviet Union.  It is doubtful much of this equipment is still active, especially the more complex systems.  Today, some of the military's needs are being fulfilled by Russia and Turkey, owing to the growing relationship between Mali and these two...