A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
India 2nd largest importer of arms in 2021–25, accounted for 8.2% of global arms receipts, think tank saysIndia ranks as the world's second largest arms importer. The nation is increasingly sourcing weapons from Western countries like France, Is...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
German deputy leader signals lifting curbs of arms exports to IsraelGermany's Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil indicated a policy shift on arms sales to Israel. Restrictions imposed in August may be lifted. Th...
13 Oct, 2025, 07.03 AM IST
Germany halts exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in GazaGermany has suspended all military exports to Israel that could be used in Gaza "until further notice," Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced...
08 Aug, 2025, 07.41 PM IST
Ukraine replaces India as world’s top arms importer; US remains biggest sellerSince 2022, Ukraine has become the world's largest arms importer, largely due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The US is Ukraine's prim...
10 Mar, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, source saysGermany has suspended new arms exports to Israel amid legal challenges arguing these exports breach humanitarian law. Last year, Germany ap...
18 Sep, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Germany denies accusations of aiding 'genocide' in Gaza at ICJGermany denies supporting Gaza genocide, emphasizes adherence to international law. Al Jazeera reports thin evidence critique, Tams notes 9...
10 Apr, 2024, 07.26 AM IST
German military exports to Ukraine surge fourfold this yearUkraine accounted for 3.3 billion euros ($3.48 billion) out of Germany's total value of authorised military exports of 8.76 billion euros i...
02 Oct, 2023, 05.37 PM IST
EU states supplied Russia with arms while pulling up India for its Moscow tiesThe selling of the weapon systems was apparently ‘illegal’ under the EU embargo that bans the arms sale to Russia after 2014. Germany among...
24 Apr, 2022, 08.42 PM IST
Arms exports stop rising for first time since early 2000s: ReportIn contrast, the world's second largest importer, India, decreased its imports by 33 percent, "mainly due to its complex procurement proces...
15 Mar, 2021, 02.39 PM IST
Russian arms exports to India fall 42% between 2014-18 and 2009-13: SipriIndia’s arms imports decreased 24%, which was partly attributed to delays in deliveries of arms produced under license from foreign supplie...
12 Mar, 2019, 09.15 AM IST
India world's largest importer of major arms in the last four yearsIndia remains dependent on weapons technology from many willing suppliers, including Russia, the USA, European states, Israel and South Kor...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.46 PM IST
China's arms sales pose no threat to global stabilityDue to lower prices, practicability on the battlefields, and good after-sale services, China's military products have found their markets, ...
26 Dec, 2014, 08.22 PM IST
Germany supplies arms and ammunition to Kurdish forces in IraqGermany today delivered arms and ammunition to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq to boost their firepower against the Islamic State mili...
27 Sep, 2014, 01.56 PM IST