29/04/2026
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report on global military expenditure is important for CGPSC under International Relations and Defence. The top five spenders—USA, China, Russia, Germany, and India—account for 58% of global spending.
India ranks 5th with $92.1 billion expenditure, contributing 3.2% globally, and showing an 8.9% increase from the previous year.
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