SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported India as the 5th largest military spender (USD 92.1B, +8.9% YoY). USA, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia rank ahead. India is also the 2nd largest arms importer (8.2% share). Nuclear warheads: 190.
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SIPRI 2026: India 5th Largest Military Spender at USD 92.1 Billion; 2nd Largest Arms Importer
Key Points
- SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reported India as the 5th largest military spender (USD 92.1B, +8.9% YoY)
- USA, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia rank ahead
- India is also the 2nd largest arms importer (8.2% share)
- Nuclear warheads: 190
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• SIPRI 2026: India 5th; USD 92.1B; 2nd largest arms importer (8.2%) • Global rank: USA→China→Russia→Saudi Arabia→India • India nuclear warheads: 190; SIPRI HQ: Solna, Sweden; founded 1966
