Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:55pm on 11 Mar 2025,Tuesday Defence
India ranked as the world’s second-largest arms importer in 2020-24, following war-torn Ukraine, according to SIPRI. Indian arms imports fell 9.3% from 2015-19 levels, with Russia’s share dropping to 36% from 55%. France emerged as a key supplier, accounting for 28% of India’s imports. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s arms imports surged 61%, with China supplying 81%. Russia’s global arms exports fell 64%, while the U.S. increased its share to 43%. India continues major defense procurements, including Rafale jets and submarines. SIPRI’s report highlights shifting global arms trade trends amid geopolitical tensions.
