India increased military expenditure by 0.9% in 2021; China by 4.7%: SIPRI report
The Hindu
“Amid ongoing tensions and border disputes with China and Pakistan that occasionally spill over into armed clashes, India has prioritised the modernisation of its armed forces and self-reliance in arms production,” it noted
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