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SIPRI Data Shows India as Fifth-Largest Military Spender in 2025
According to SIPRI data, India is projected to be the world's fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at $92.1 billion, while Pakistan ranks 31st with $11.9 billion, with China also increasing its spending.
28 Apr, 00:53 — 28 Apr, 05:24
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hindustan-timesMostly Factual109d ago
India fifth-largest military spender in 2025 at $92.1 bn; Pakistan 31st with $11.9 bn: Sipri data
Sipri data shows that India's neighbours such as China, the world’s second-largest military spender, increased its spending by 7.4% to $336 billion
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India Now World's 5th Top Military Spender: Where China, Pakistan Stand
As per SIPRI report, India is gradually shifting away from Russia and buying more from France, Israel and the United States.
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First report: hindustan-times · 28 Apr, 00:53|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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