World’s top 10 military powers by defence spending in 2025: US tops, China 2nd, check where India ranks

According to the latest SIPRI report, global military spending continued to rise in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions, conflicts and military modernisation efforts. The United States remained the largest spender, followed by China and Russia, while India ranked fifth with defence expenditure of $92.1 billion. This photo story explores the world's top 10 military spenders and India's position.