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Detailed explanation-1: -India accounted for 11 per cent of global arms imports in 2017-21, the SIPRI report says, adding that China (a neighbour with whom India shares a tense relationship) accounted for 4.8 per cent. Russia was India’s largest supplier of arms in both 2012-16 and 2017-21.

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: -The report placed India at the top of the list. 85% of India’s overall imports were from three countries. Russia (46%), France (27%), and the USA (12%) were the top three largest exporters of arms to India during the period.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s arm imports Russia, France and the US are India’s biggest suppliers of arms, accounting for 46%, 27% and 12% of the country’s imports in the last five years.

Detailed explanation-5: -The five largest arms exporters in 2017–21 were the United States, Russia, France, China and Germany. The five largest arms importers were India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia and China.