DefenceWednesday, 29 April 2026·The Hindu
India becomes the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, SIPRI says
SIPRI data released on 28 April 2026 showed India spent $92.1 billion in 2025 and ranked fifth globally in military expenditure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 28 April 2026, SIPRI data showed that India became the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with expenditure of $92.1 billion, while the global total reached a record $2,887 billion.
Key specifics
- India’s military expenditure in 2025 was $92.1 billion.
- India ranked fifth globally, behind the United States, China, Russia and Germany.
- India’s spending rose by 8.9% from the previous year.
- India accounted for 3.2% of global military expenditure and 8.2% of global arms imports.
- SIPRI was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence economy and international rankings. TNPSC one-liner: SIPRI’s 2026 data placed India fifth in military spending, with $92.1 billion in 2025 and a 3.2% share of global expenditure.