India and Pakistan's Arms Race: A Growing Threat to Regional Stability

India and Pakistan's Military Buildup: An Analysis of Arms Imports and Defense Spending Summary: India and Pakistan are engaged in a significant military expansion, raising concerns about regional stability. This report examines the sources of their arms imports, defense budgets, and spending on nuclear weapons and missile systems. Arms Imports: India, the world's second-largest arms importer, relies heavily on Russia (36%), France (33%), and Israel (18%). Pakistan's arms imports have increased, with China being the primary supplier (81%). Defense Budgets: India's 2025 defense budget is significantly larger than Pakistan's, eight times greater. This disparity reflects their different strategic priorities. Nuclear Weapons and Missiles: Both nations are investing heavily in nuclear weapons and missile systems. India's spending on nuclear weapons in 2023 was almost $3 billion, while Pakistan's was $1 billion. India is focusing on long-range missiles, while Pakistan concentrates on shorter- and medium-range systems. Conclusion: The ongoing military buildup by India and Pakistan poses a challenge to regional security. International efforts are needed to de-escalate tensions and promote dialogue between the two nations.