The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported India as the world's 5th largest military spender with defence expenditure of USD 92.1 billion in 2025 (up 8.9% from 2024). India's nuclear arsenal grew from 180 warheads (2025) to 190 warheads (January 2026). The USA, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia ranked ahead.
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SIPRI 2026: India 5th Largest Military Spender at USD 92.1 Billion; 190 Nuclear Warheads
Key Points
- The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported India as the world's 5th largest military spender with defence expenditure of USD 92.1 billion in 2025 (up 8.9% from 2024)
- India's nuclear arsenal grew from 180 warheads (2025) to 190 warheads (January 2026)
- The USA, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia ranked ahead
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• SIPRI 2026: India 5th; USD 92.1B (+8.9% YoY); nuclear: 190 warheads • Global order: USA → China → Russia → Saudi Arabia → India • SIPRI HQ: Solna, Sweden; founded 1966
