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SIPRI Arms Transfers & Military Expenditure
Two SIPRI fact sheets set the 2026 defence scoreboard. Over 2021-25 India was the world's second-largest importer of major arms, behind war-hit Ukraine, with Russia still its top supplier but its share sliding to 40 percent. A companion report released in April 2026 ranks India the fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at 92.1 billion dollars, up one place after overtaking the United Kingdom.
Last updated 14 July 20264 min read
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SIPRI 2026: India is the world's 2nd-largest arms importer (2021-25) and 5th-largest military spender ($92.1 bn in 2025); Russia's share of Indian arms down to 40%.
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