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India maintains nuclear edge over Pakistan with more warheads, next-gen 'c
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
India continues to maintain an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities, with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) noting that New Delhi has not only expanded its nuclear arsenal from 172 warheads in 2024 to an estimated 180 in 2025, but also made significant pro
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Global military spending soars to USD 2.7 trillion in 2024; Russia, US, Ch
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
World military expenditure reached USD 2718 billion in 2024, an increase of 9.4 per cent in real terms from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to new data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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Could China's growing nuclear arsenal become a concern for other countries
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese nuclear arsenal has noticed an increase from 410 warheads to 500 warheads within a year, claimed The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its 55th yearbook 2024.
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SIPRI report: Global military spending surges amid rising geopolitical ten
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
India's Defence Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 has reached Rs 6,21,540.85 crore, marking a substantial increase over the past five years.
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Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Russia signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and has allowed the production of the Igla under license, Reuters reported citing Russian news agency TASS.
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China's arms exports declined by 23 per cent in last 10 years: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The latest figures show that China's overall share of global arms exports dropped from 6.3 per cent to 5.2 per cent in the last 10 years. While China seems to be preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan, the possibility of it using its defence industrial base to support Russia in Ukraine
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Africa emerges as new theatre for China-Russia rivalry to play out: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
African countries are becoming the new theatre for the rivalry between China and Russia to play itself out, said a report, adding that although China still has a strong presence in African nations, the latter still rely on Russia for military assistance, despite the ongoing military conflict
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Pak govt plans to revive defence trade with Ukraine
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 9 (ANI): While the Imran Khan government was seen as pro-Russia, the new Pakistan government under Shehbaz Sharif seems to be gearing up to revive defence trade with Ukraine, media reports said.
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World military expenditure surpasses USD 2tn; US, China, India top spender
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], April 25 (ANI): World military expenditure reached an all-time high of USD 2.1 trillion in 2021, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said on Monday, adding that the top three largest spenders were the United States, China and India.
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Will China gain greater arms sales because of Russia's war?
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 20 (ANI): China is currently the world's fourth-largest military equipment exporter in the world. With significant numbers of countries set to spurn Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, and unwilling to face consequent sanctions, new sales opportunities could arise for B
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China's regional ambitions push Asian, Oceanic countries to ramp up weapon
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 14 (ANI): Amid increasing wariness regarding China's growing regional ambition, some Asian and Oceanian countries have stepped up their weapons purchases, Kyodo News reported citing a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
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India among top 25 defence products exporting nations: Rajnath Singh
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India is among the top 25 defence products exporting nations, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 2020 report.
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