Ukraine became the largest importer of major arms globally between 2020-2024, with a 100-fold increase in imports due to the ongoing war with Russia.
India was the second-largest arms importer, but its arms imports decreased by 9.3% between 2015-2024, show data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
India is the biggest arms export destination for Russia and France, though Russian exports to India have reduced.
China, for the first time since 1990-94, dropped out of the top 10 arms importers due to its growing domestic production.
Arms imports by Pakistan grew by 61%, with China becoming its primary supplier.
European arms imports rose by 155% due to rearmament, while the U.S. increased its share of global arms exports to 43%.
Russia's arms exports fell by 64%, while France became the second-largest arms exporter.
India received a large portion (28%) of French arms exports, including Rafale jets and Scorpene-class submarines.
Global arms transfer volume remained stable, with Italy rising to the sixth position in arms exports.
Ukraine received 8.8% of global arms imports, with many more deliveries planned.
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