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  List of countries with highest military spending worldwide in 2024: Check where does India rank

  World | November 06, 2025 12:38 IST

  Global 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 | January 22, 2025 8:59 IST

  Budget 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 | December 27, 2024 23:51 IST

  The 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 | April 23, 2024 16:12 IST

  India 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 | March 05, 2024 15:04 IST

  As 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 | April 24, 2017 13:46 IST

  India 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 | June 02, 2012 15:52 IST

  Singapore, 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