India as 2nd largest arms importer during 2016-2020
As per the report of Sweden-based think-tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India becomes the 2nd largest arms importer during 2016-2020. however, imports have dropped by 33%.
- SIPRI released its report named “Trends in International Arms Transfers-2020”.
- India’s arms imports have been dropped from both Russia and the US fell during the 5 years period.
- but, arms imports from Israel and France was increased, by 175% and 715% respectively.
List of World’s largest arms exporters Countries
| 1st | United States |
| 2nd | Russia |
| 3rd | France |
| 4th | Germany |
| 5th | Spain |
| 6th | South Korea |
| 7th | China |
| 8th | United Kingdom |
| 9th | Israel |
| 10th | Italy |
| 24th | India |
List of largest arms importer countries
| 1st | Saudi Arabia |
| 2nd | India |
| 3rd | Egypt |
| 4th | Australia |
| 5th | China |
