SIPRI Reports Global Arms Transfers Rise; India and Europe Increase Imports

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reports a 9.2% global increase in arms transfers, highlighting a rearming world amid ongoing conflicts. Europe has tripled its arms imports, becoming the largest recipient region. India remains the world's second-largest arms importer, diversifying suppliers from Russia to the US, Israel, and Europe. While India expands its military capabilities, concerns persist about the pace of domestic defence manufacturing and reliance on foreign suppliers amid rising global tensions.