India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with Pak
Published on: June 8, 2026, 10:32 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nuclear arsenal saw an expansion. A severe military crisis between India and Pakistan occurred in May 2025. Global military spending rose to a record USD 2.9 trillion. Arms imports saw Ukraine, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan as top recipients.
