Published: 8 March 2026SIPRIDefence Security
SIPRI Report: India Ranks 2nd Largest Arms Importer Globally at 8.2% of World Transfers
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its Arms Transfers Report 2025 showing India as the world's second-largest arms importer with 8.2% of global arms transfers, behind only Ukraine (9.7%). The top three arms exporters were the USA, France, and Russia.
India received 24% of France's total arms exports and 48% of Russia's. Europe's share of global arms imports rose to 33%. The report underscores India's continued dependence on foreign defence equipment despite the 'Make in India' push in defence manufacturing. India has been diversifying its import sources, with France emerging as a key supplier alongside traditional partner Russia.
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According to the SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025, which country was the world's largest arms importer?
Explanation · Correct answer CAccording to SIPRI's Arms Transfers Report 2025, Ukraine was the world's largest arms importer with 9.7% of global arms transfers, followed by India at 8.2%. The top three arms exporters were the USA, France, and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
What is India's ranking in SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025 and what percentage of global transfers does it hold?
According to the **SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025**, India is the **world's second-largest arms importer** with **8.2% of global arms transfers**, behind only **Ukraine (9.7%)**. The top three arms exporters were the **USA, France, and Russia**.
How much of France's and Russia's arms exports did India receive according to SIPRI 2025?
According to SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025, India received **24% of France's total arms exports** and **48% of Russia's total arms exports**. India ranked as the **world's second-largest arms importer** with **8.2%** of global transfers.
What was Europe's share of global arms imports as per the SIPRI Report 2025?
**Europe's share of global arms imports rose to 33%** according to the **SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025**. This reflects increased defence procurement driven partly by geopolitical concerns including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India ranked second with 8.2% share.
Why is India still a top arms importer despite the Make in India policy in defence?
India remains the **world's second-largest arms importer** with **8.2% of global transfers** (SIPRI 2025) despite the **Make in India** push in defence manufacturing. India has been diversifying import sources with **France emerging as a key supplier** alongside traditional partner **Russia**.
Which countries are the top three arms exporters according to SIPRI 2025?
The **top three arms exporters** according to the **SIPRI Arms Transfers Report 2025** are: **USA, France, and Russia** (in that order). India received 24% of France's and 48% of Russia's total arms exports, ranking as the **second-largest global arms importer** with 8.2% share.
