A country with a population of only 4 crores became the biggest buyer of arms, leaving Saudi Arabia and Qatar behind

Top 10 Arms Importing Countries: In the last 5 years, many countries of the world have made a record of buying weapons. A small country with a population of only 4 crore has left behind countries of the world in buying weapons. The report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) confirms this. Know which are those top 10 countries in the list and where India is.

1- Ukraine: Became the largest arms buyer

With 8.8% global share, Ukraine is the largest arms buyer from 2020 to 2024. The 3 major countries supplying arms to Ukraine are the US, Germany, and Poland. To respond to Russia, Ukraine has imported huge quantities of arms. It is facing a continuous war. Ukraine, which has been fighting a war with Russia for nearly 4 years, is still not tired. Purchasing arms and its policy to respond to Russia is an example of this.

2- India: Second largest arms importer

In this case, India ranks second with a share of 8.3% in the global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024. India gets most of its arms from Russia, France, and Israel. India is not only making history in purchasing arms but also in exporting them to other countries.

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3- Qatar: Getting weapons from America, Italy, and the UK

Due to instability and tension, the rate of arms imports in Qatar is also high. Qatar is undergoing rapid military expansion and modernization. The global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024 was 6.8%. For the past few years, Qatar has been trying to secure itself in terms of security.

4-Saudi Arabia Arms Suppliers Revealed

Saudi Arabia may stay away from war, but it is not behind in its efforts to keep itself safe. With a 6.8% global share in arms imports from 2020 to 2024, Saudi Arabia ranks fourth. Its biggest suppliers are the US, Spain, and France.

Global Arms Import Trends Revealed

In the last seven days, global arms import data has revealed striking trends. Ukraine topped the list with an 8.8% share, sourcing mostly from the USA, Germany, and Poland. India followed with 8.3%, relying heavily on Russia, France, and Israel. Qatar and Saudi Arabia shared the third spot with 6.8% each, importing largely from the United States, Italy, Spain, and France. Pakistan stood at 4.6% with China, the Netherlands, and Türkiye as major suppliers, while Japan accounted for 3.9% with imports from the USA, UK, and Germany. Other key importers included Australia (3.5%), Egypt (3.3%), the United States itself (3.1%), and Kuwait at 2.9%, showing the dominance of American and European suppliers in the global arms market.

5- Pakistan: Most of the arms purchases are from China

According to reports by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the global share of arms imports from 2020 to 2024 is 4.6%, and the top 3 arms supplier countries to Pakistan are China, the Netherlands, and Türkiye.

6- Japan: 3.9 percent share in total arms purchases

Japan, which has built its image as a peaceful country, is in sixth place with 3.9% global share, for which the US, Britain, and Germany play an important role as arms suppliers. Due to tensions with some countries of the world, including China, Japan is constantly trying to strengthen itself.

7- Australia: US, Spain, and Norway selling weapons

Australia is ranked seventh with a 3.5% share, says the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report. Australia's top 3 arms suppliers are the US, Spain, and Norway.

8- Egypt: Germany, Italy, and France are providing arms

The country ranks eighth with a global share of arms imports of 8.3% from 2020 to 2024. Germany, Italy, and France are the countries that sell the most arms to Egypt.

9- America: The seller of weapons is also the buyer

America is inninth place in arms purchases. Although America itself sells arms to most of the countries of the world, many countries supply arms to it. These include the UK, France, and Israel.

10- Kuwait: America, Italy, and France supply weapons

According to the report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Kuwait is in 10th place with a share of 2.9%. Kuwait's top 3 arms supplier countries are America, Italy, and France.