India is ready for a major bulk-up of its defence armoury | Mint Primer | Mint

India Has The World’s Second-Largest Standing Army, And Is Its Largest Arms Importer. As Per A Recent Report By The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, India Is The World’s Top Importer Of Military Equipment, Accounting For 11% Of Global Weapon Imports. For A Country As Large As India With Vast Land Frontiers And Hostile Neighbours, It Is Critical To Acquire Self-Reliance Without Delay.