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.