India Ranked World's Fifth Largest Defence Spender in 2025: SIPRI Report

India has ranked as the world's fifth largest defence spender in 2025 according to the latest report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Key points to remember:

• Report by: SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute)
• India's Rank: 5th largest defence spender in the world (2025)
• SIPRI Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
• SIPRI established: 1966
• Top defence spenders globally: USA, China, Russia, Germany, India
• India's Defence Ministry: Ministry of Defence
• India's Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
• Significance: Shows India's growing focus on military modernisation and national security
• Relevant for: SSC CGL, Banking, UPSC - Defence & International Affairs