Top 10 Largest Arms Importing Countries
By: EJazUlHaqBhat
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Ukraine has emerged as the leading global arms importer, accounting for 8.8% of total arms imports between 2020 and 2024
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This is according to the latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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India is places second, accounting for 8.3% of total arms imports during this period. Russia, France, and Israel are its major suppliers
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While Qatar is place 3rd, Saudia Arabia is placed 4th with both countries accounting for 6.8% of total global arms imports
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Pakistan is ranked 5th, accounting for 4.6% of total arms imports, Japan is placed 6th with 3.9% total arms imports
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Australia is ranked 7th in the list with 3.5% total arms imports and Egypt is ranked 8th, accounting for 3.3% of total arms imports
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The United States is ranked 9th, accounting for 3.1% of total arms imports. UK, France, Israel are its major suppliers
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Kuwait is placed 10, accounting for 2.9% of total arms imports with the USA, Italy, and France being its major suppliers
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