SWEDISH THINK TANK SIPRI
9 nuclear-armed nations including India continued to modernise N-arsenals in 2023: SIPRI
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that nine nuclear-armed nations, including the US, Russia, France, China, India, and Pakistan, continued to modernize their nuclear arsenals in 2023. China notably increased its nuclear arsenal from 410 to 500 warheads and is expected to continue growing. The report highlighted that around 2,100 deployed warheads were on high operational alert, primarily held by Russia and the US, with China joining for the first time.
Watchdog: Nuclear-armed nations are deepening reliance on nuclear weapons
In 2023, the world's nine nuclear-armed states continued modernizing their arsenals, deepening reliance on nuclear deterrence, per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Amid rising geopolitical tensions, nuclear spending surged by $10.7 billion, totaling $91.4 billion. The US and Russia, holding nearly 90% of global warheads, remain central to these developments.
India's defence capabilities boosted under Modi government, relying on imports only for immediate needs: NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat
India has significantly enhanced its defense capabilities over the past decade, with a focus on indigenous manufacturing and reducing reliance on arms imports. VK Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog and former chief of the DRDO, highlighted that 60% of India's arms and ammunition are now domestically produced, with major corporations like Adani, Tata, and L&T contributing to radar systems and gun manufacturing. Saraswat also assured that India's power capacity is sufficient to meet its needs, minimizing the risk of significant power cuts. Companies like Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics are poised to benefit from these trends.
Indian defence capabilities in last 10 years gone up substantially: NITI Aayog member Saraswat
India's defence capabilities have significantly improved in the past decade under the Modi government. NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat highlighted the country's reliance on arms import only for immediate needs, with major corporate houses now manufacturing indigenous radar systems and guns.
India fourth-largest military spender, overall global spending accelerates: SIPRI report
In 2023, India ranked as the world's fourth-largest military spender, with a total expenditure of $83.6 billion, marking a 4.2% increase from the previous year. This data comes from a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), which also revealed a global rise in military spending, reaching $2,443 billion, a 7% increase from 2022. The top 10 spenders, including the United States, China, and Russia, all boosted their military expenditures.
Ukraine war has Thales missile factory working at full tilt
Thales' Belfast factory is ramping up production of missiles, including Starstreak surface-to-air missiles and Lightweight Modular Missiles (LMM), due to increased demand driven by the war in Ukraine. The factory, which also assembles NLAW anti-tank missiles, has inaugurated a new mostly automated production line to meet the surge in demand. Thales' output has doubled in two years and is expected to double again in the next two years. The company has hired additional staff and plans to recruit more to support increased production. Thales has also secured its supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production.
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India remains world’s largest arms importer, Russia its top supplier
India remains the world's top arms importer, with a 4.7% increase in imports. Russia is its main supplier, while China dominates as Pakistan's main supplier. Japan and South Korea also increased their imports. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt are major importers in the Middle East. Concern over China's ambitions drives arms imports in Asia and Oceania.
Tesla strike is a culture clash: Swedish labor vs American management
They call it the Swedish Model, a way of life that has defined the country's economy for decades. At its heart is cooperation between employers and employees to ensure that both sides benefit from a company's profit.
Nuclear states modernize their weapons, Chinese arsenal is growing
SIPRI estimated that of the total global inventory of 12,512 warheads in January 2023, some 9,576 were in military stockpiles for potential use which was 86 more than in January 2022.
Global nuclear arsenal grew last year, SIPRI says
The number of operational nuclear weapons rose slightly in 2022 as countries implemented long-term force modernisation and expansion plans, a leading conflict think-tank said on Monday, warning that the world was entering a dangerous phase.
India world's fourth largest defence spender in 2022, says report
India's defence spending has increased by around six per cent, making it the world's fourth largest military spender in 2022, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Around 23 per cent of India's total military spending is being used to fund equipment and infrastructure along its border with China where tensions continue.
Watchdog: World military spending up to an all-time high
The independent Swedish watchdog said that last year, the three largest arms spenders were the United States, China and Russia, who between them accounted for 56% of global expenditure. The rise "is a sign that we are living in an increasingly insecure world," said Nan Tian, a researcher with SIPRI's Military Expenditure and Arms Production Program.
India remains world's top arms importer: SIPRI report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said the five largest arms importers in the world during 2018-22 were India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia and China. The five largest arms exporters were the United States, Russia, France, China and Germany.
Report says India might be expanding its nuclear arsenal
India had 160 nuclear warheads as on January 2022 and it appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, Stockholm-based defence think tank SIPRI claimed on Monday. Similarly, Pakistan also appears to be expanding its nuclear arsenal, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a statement.
World military expenditure passes $2 trillion for 1st time; India in 3rd place: SIPRI
"The five largest spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, together accounting for 62 per cent of expenditure," SIPRI said in its latest report.
Russia's share of arms import to India fell from 69% in 2012-17 to 46% in 2017-21: Report
"Between 2012-16 and 2017-21 Indian arms imports decreased by 21 per cent. Despite this, India was the world's largest importer of major arms in 2017-21 and accounted for 11 per cent of total global arms imports in the period," the report noted.
India third-largest military spender after the US and China
India’s annual military expenditure, of course, includes a huge pension bill for 33-lakh million veterans and defence civilians. In the 2021-2022 defence budget, for instance, the pension bill was Rs 1.15 lakh crore out of the total Rs 4.78 lakh crore outlay.
India's import of arms decreases by 33 per cent, says SIPRI
India's import of arms decreased by 33 per cent between 2011-15 and 2016-20 and Russia was the most affected supplier, according to a report released on Monday by Stockholm-based defence think-tank SIPRI.
Nobel prizes in year marked by pandemic: Experts note lack of a clear frontrunner for Peace award
No prizes are expected to be awarded this year for work directly linked to the coronavirus.
India, China increased nuclear weapons since last year: SIPRI
China & Pakistan have more nuclear warheads as compared to India, according to the SIPRI Yearbook 2020. India has 150 nuclear warheads, while China and Pakistan have 320 and 160. The figures are until January. Last year, India had 130-140 warheads, while China had 290 and Pakistan 150-160.
View: Fostering Indo-Bangla trade relations, connectivity is the ‘mantra’
With support from India under its ‘Development Partnership’ programmes, a number of old railway links are being revived, such as the Chittagong-Dibrugarh line, while new ones such as Mongla Port-Khulna, Agartala-Akhaura are also being developed.
Arms sales of top Indian defence firms drop by 6.9 per cent: SIPRI report
The combined arms sales of the three Indian arms companies listed in the top 100 were USD 5.9 billion in 2018— a decrease of 6.9 per cent on 2017. The three Indian companies on SIPRI's list of top 100 global arms firms are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ranked 38, the Indian Ordnance Factories ranked 56 and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) ranked 62.
China spends four times more than India on defence: SIPRI
"The five biggest spenders in 2018 were the US ($649 billion), China ($250 billion), Saudi Arabia ($67.6 billion), India ($66.5 billion) and France ($63.8 billion)," it said.
Pakistan has more nuclear warheads than India: SIPRI
As per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) annual nuclear forces data, Pakistan is believed to have 110-130 nuclear warheads.
India again world's biggest arms importer: Swedish think-tank
India has yet again emerged as the world's largest importer of arms, with Russia being the top supplier garnering 70 per cent of the Indian market.
India, Pakistan expanding nuclear arsenal: Swedish think tank
India and Pakistan are allegedly expanding their nuclear warheads, according to leading Sweden-based think-tank.
India a natural ally in space ventures, says Swedish astronaut
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) India is a natural ally in the global space exploration programmes with its successful track record of launching a number of satellites and its probe missions to Mars and the Moon, says Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang.
India world's largest importer of weapons, military equipment: Report
This is in contrast with the 2005-2009 period when India's imports were 23 per cent below China's and just over double of those of Pakistan.
India, Pakistan expanding capacities producing fissile material: Report
World military spending failed to rise last year for the first time since 1998 in a major shift from the international trend.
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