Top 10 Arms Importing Countries by Sipri
In the last few years, the war between different countries of the world increased the weapons business. Most of the countries around the world are engaged in increasing their strength. Stockholm puts this seal on the International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report. The report says, between 2020 and 2024, just five countries of the world imported 35 percent of the world’s total weapons imports in their country.
The report is also surprised because a country with just 4 crore population has left behind all the countries of the world in terms of buying weapons. That country is Ukraine, which has emerged as the biggest buyer of weapons worldwide. It is at first place. Know the condition of 10 countries of the world including India with Ukraine.
1- Ukraine: The largest weapon became buyer
Ukraine is the largest weapon buyer from 2020 to 2024, with 8.8% global stake. The 3 major countries that provide weapons to Ukraine are America, Germany and Poland. To respond to Russia, Ukraine has imported huge amounts of arms. He is constantly facing war. Ukraine, who has been fighting with Russia for almost 4 years, is still not tired. The policy of arms purchasing and responding to Russia is an example of this.
2- India: Second largest weapon importer
In this case, India ranks second with an 8.3% stake in the global part of weapons imports from 2020 to 2024. India gets the most weapons from Russia, France and Israel. India is not only shopping, but also making history in exporting weapons to another country.
3- Qatar: Weapons getting weapons from America, Italy and UK
Due to instability and stress, the rate of import of weapons in Qatar is also higher. Qatar is rapidly going through a period of military expansion and modernization. From 2020 to 2024, a global stake in arms imports was 6.8%. For the last few years, Qatar has been trying to secure himself in terms of security.
4- Saudi Arabia: America, Spain and France are giving weapons
Saudi Arabia may stay away from the war, but is not behind in the efforts to protect itself. Saudi Arabia is fourth, with 6.8% global share in weapons imports from 2020 to 2024. Its biggest suppliers are America, Spain and France.
5- Pakistan: Most of the most arms purchases from China
According to the reports of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the global stake in weapons imports from 2020 to 2024 is 4.6% and Pakistan’s top 3 arms suppliers are countries China, Netherlands and Turkey.
| Rank | Country | Global weapon imports (2020-24) | Top-3 supplier country |
| 1 | Ukraine | 8.8% | United States, Germany, Poland |
| 2 | India | 8.3% | Russia, France, Israel |
| 3 | Queue | 6.8% | United States, Italy, UK |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 6.8% | United States, Spain, France |
| 5 | Pakistan | 4.6% | China, Netherlands, Turkish |
| 6 | Japan | 3.9% | United States, Britain, Germany |
| 7 | Australia | 3.5% | United States, Spain, Norway |
| 8 | Egypt | 3.3% | Germany, Italy, France |
| 9 | United States | 3.1% | UK, France, Israel |
| 10 | Kuwait | 2.9% | United States, Italy, France |
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
6- Japan: 3.9 percent stake in total shopping of weapons
Creating its image as a peace country is at sixth place with 3.9% global stake, for which America, Britain and Germany play an important role as a supplier. Japan is constantly trying to strengthen itself due to tension with some countries of the world including China.
7- Australia: US, Spain and Norway selling weapons
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says Australia is ranked seventh with 3.5% stake. Australia’s top 3 weapons suppliers are America, Spain and Norway.
8- Egypt: Germany, Italy and France are giving weapons
The country ranks eighth in the global part of weapons imports from 2020 to 2024 with an 8.3% stake. Germany, Italy and France are the countries that sell the most weapons to Egypt.
9- America: Buyer selling weapons
America is at the ninth number of arms purchases. Although America itself sells weapons to most countries of the world, but many countries supply weapons to it. These include UK, France and Israel.
10- Kuwait: America, Italy and France supply weapons
According to the report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Kuwait is ranked 10th with 2.9% stake. Kuwait’s top 3 weapons suppliers are the US, Italy and France.
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