The steepest year-on-year rise since 2009, with the United States, China and Russia leading the surge among the top ten spenders, whereas India became the fourth-largest military spender globally at USD 83.6 billion
Read MoreThe SIPRI report notes that India has added eight nuclear warheads in the past year, increasing from 164 to 172, while Pakistan's stockpile remains at 170
Read MoreIndia's Defence Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 has also reached an unprecedented Rs 6,21,540.85 crore, marking a substantial increase over the past five years
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