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SIPRI Arms Transfers 2021-25: India Ranks Second Importer

15 March 20261 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESSIPRI ArmsTransfers 2021-25:India RanksSecond Importer15 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released its report on arms transfer trends for 2021-2025, and India again figured among the biggest buyers.

Key facts

RankImporterShare of global imports
1Ukraine9.7%
2India8.2%
3Saudi Arabia6.8%
  • Ukraine rose to the top spot because of its ongoing war with Russia.
  • Top exporters in order: United States, France, Russia.
  • Global arms transfers grew by nearly 10% across 2021-2025.
  • The rise is mainly blamed on heightened geopolitical tensions and rising defence procurement.

Exam angle

  • Report: Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025, by SIPRI (Stockholm).
  • India’s position: second-largest importer with 8.2%.
  • Order of exporters: US, France, Russia.

Test yourself

1. In SIPRI's arms transfers report for 2021-2025, what share of global arms imports did India account for?

India held 8.2% of global arms imports.

2. Which country became the largest arms importer in SIPRI's 2021-2025 report?

Ukraine was largest, with 9.7%, due to its war with Russia.

3. Who were the top three arms exporters in SIPRI's 2021-2025 findings, in order?

The order was United States, France, Russia.

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