World’s Largest Arms Importer 2018-2022: India Retains Top Spot, Ukraine Third Largest In 2022- Check List Here
India continues to be the world's largest importer of arms, despite an 11% decline in arms purchases between 2013–17 and 2018–22, scroll down for more details.
Mar 14, 2023, 16:46 PM IST
India, China, Pakistan expanding their nuclear arsenals: SIPRI study
There are nine countries in the world that have nuclear weapons: the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. "China is in the middle of a significant modernisation and expansion of its nuclear weapon inventory, and India and Pakistan also appear to be expanding their nuclear arsenals," the study said.
Jun 15, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
Pakistan, China increase nuclear weapons, India maintains status quo
While six countries have either reduced or maintained the same number of nuclear weapons in their arsenal in the beginning of 2019 compared to 2018, four countries - China, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea - have increased the number of bombs.
India no longer world's top arms importer
According to SIPRI, the five largest importers during the 2014-18 period are Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and Algeria.
Mar 12, 2019, 12:03 PM IST
China, India power rise in global military expenditure in 2017: Report
According to SIPRI - an independent body - China's tension with several of its neighbours is a major cause for increase in military expenditures.
May 02, 2018, 10:36 AM IST
Russia still India's largest defence partner
Despite India expanding its military ties with the US, Europe and Israel, Russia remains New Delhi`s number one supplier of weapons with America at a distant second.
Feb 22, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
India is world's largest arms importer: SIPRI
India was the world's largest importer of major arms in the last five years, a Stockholm-based think-tank said on Monday.
Feb 20, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
India, Pakistan's nuclear arsenal rising fast, claims international think-tank
India and Pakistan are increasing their nuclear weapon stockpiles and missile delivery capabilities, an international think-tank said on Monday.
Jun 13, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
