Forecasts indicate that Russia has sold $10 billion worth of arms and military equipment this year.

According to even the most conservative estimates, the export of military products in 2010 - to more than 60 countries - will exceed $10 billion," he said.

Last year's sales came in at $8.5 billion.

No crises or changes in the world order or even sanctions could affect the "creative activity" of Russian arms manufacturers, Ivanov said.