India Buying Fewer Foreign Arms, Still 2nd Largest Importer: SIPRI

India remains the second-largest arms importer globally, despite efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign weapons, as highlighted by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India’s arms imports declined by 11% between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to complex procurement processes, diversification of suppliers, and initiatives to promote domestic production.However, imports
India remains the second-largest arms importer globally, despite efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign weapons, as highlighted by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). India’s arms imports declined by 11% between 2013-17 and 2018-22 due to complex procurement processes, diversification of suppliers, and initiatives to promote domestic production.However, imports
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