Military Spending
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List of countries with highest military spending worldwide in 2024: Check where does India rank
World | Nov 06, 2025, 12:38 PM ISTGlobal military spending in 2024 has increased significantly amid geopolitical uncertainty. The US is the world's top spender, while India stands sixth with USD 74.4 billion in defence expenditure. China, Russia, Germany and the UK also feature among the highest spenders.
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Union Budget: How much defence funding was allocated in last year's budget? Check here
Budget | Jan 22, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTBudget 2025: As the Union Budget is set to be presented on February 1 for this fiscal, experts predict a moderate increase in the allocation for the defence sector this year. Here is a look at India's defence allocation in last year's budget.
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Japan approves record defence budget with plans to become 3rd highest spender: What is India's rank?
World | Dec 27, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTThe Japanese Cabinet has given its go-ahead to increase the country's defence budget to 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) in 2025. Japan currently seeks to shield itself from threats emerging from rivals like North Korea and China.
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India remains 4th largest military spender in 2023, SIPRI claims expenses up by 47% since 2013
World | Apr 23, 2024, 04:12 PM ISTIndia was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023. At $83.6 billion, its military expenditure was 4.2 per cent higher than in 2022.
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China boosts defence spending by 7.2 per cent: How does it compare to India's military expenditure?
World | Mar 05, 2024, 03:04 PM ISTAs tensions with Taiwan escalate, China has dropped the mention of "peaceful reunification" in a government work report. The defence budget is closely watched by China's neighbours and the United States, who are concerned about Beijing's strategic intentions.
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India becomes world's fifth largest military spender
India | Apr 24, 2017, 01:46 PM ISTIndia has become world’s fifth largest military spender, according to figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
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India concerned over China's military spending, says Antony
World | Jun 02, 2012, 03:52 PM ISTSingapore, Jun 2: India today expressed concern about the hike in Chinese military spending, but said it does not perceive Beijing as a threat.“China has increased their military capabilities and spending more on defence,” Defence