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India Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russia Remains Top Supplier, SIPRI Reports

India emerges as world's second largest arms importer, says SIPRI report. (AI-generated image)

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News18•11-03-2026, 10:34

India Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russia Remains Top Supplier, SIPRI Reports

•India ranked as the world's second-largest arms importer from 2021-2025, holding an 8.2% share of global imports, according to SIPRI.
•Russia remains India's primary arms supplier, accounting for 40% of its imports, though this share has decreased from previous periods.
•India is diversifying its arms procurement, increasingly turning to Western suppliers, alongside France and Israel.
•Ukraine emerged as the world's largest arms importer during the same period (2021-25).
•The United States solidified its position as the world's largest arms supplier, responsible for 42% of all international transfers.

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