| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Current Affairs, Topic: Reports & Indices, Issue: India’s Arms Imports. |
Context: India continues to be the world’s largest arms importer, according to the SIPRI report.
Highlights of the Report:
- Russia continues as India’s main arms supplier, but its share is declining.
- India is diversifying sources, with France and the United States.
- Concerns over China’s military ambitions drive: increased arms imports by neighbouring countries like Japan and South Korea.
- China’s military cooperation with Pakistan: a significant portion of China’s arms exports going to Pakistan.
- Largest Arms Importers: India > Saudi Arabia > Qatar > Ukraine > Pakistan
- Top Countries importing arms to India: Russia > France > Unites States of America
Prelims Connect (Institutions in News)
| SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute):
● It is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. ● Provides data, analysis and recommendations. ● It is based in Stockholm, Sweden. |
