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India
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Detailed explanation-1: -As per the report, India and Saudi Arabia emerged as the largest importers of arms between 2017-21. Both two countries accounted for 11% of all global arms sales. Egypt (5.7%), Australia (5.4%) and China (4.8%) were the next three largest importers respectively in the top 5.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 2016–20 Russia delivered major arms to 45 states and accounted for 20 per cent of total global arms exports. India remained the main recipient of Russian arms in 2016–20, accounting for 23 per cent of the total, followed by China (18 per cent) and Algeria (15 per cent).
Detailed explanation-3: -Turkey is also increasing domestic production of major arms, to reduce its reliance on imports. Asia and Oceania was the largest importing region for major arms, receiving 42 per cent of global arms transfers in 2016–20. India, Australia, China, South Korea and Pakistan were the biggest importers in the region.
Detailed explanation-4: -The five largest arms importers were India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia and China.