The handover or transport of weapons, ammunition, or military equipment, usually from one state or organization to another party.
example
Die Debatte über Waffenlieferungen in das Krisengebiet spaltet die politische Landschaft.
The debate over arms deliveries to the crisis region is dividing the political landscape.
Usage tips
Word composition
The word is a compound of 'Waffen' (weapons, plural of 'die Waffe') and 'die Lieferung' (delivery). So it literally means the delivery of weapons.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung hat eine neue Waffenlieferung genehmigt.
The government has approved a new arms delivery.
Typical verbs
Because the topic is political, 'Waffenlieferung' (arms delivery) is often used with verbs such as 'fordern' (to demand), 'genehmigen' (to approve), 'stoppen' (to stop), or 'kritisieren' (to criticize).
EXAMPLE
Die Opposition fordert, die Waffenlieferungen sofort zu stoppen.
The opposition is demanding that the arms deliveries be stopped immediately.
Correct preposition
To indicate the recipient or destination, you use 'an' + accusative for a party or country and 'in' + accusative for a region.