Key facts
- India is the third-largest arms exporter to Europe.
- Ammunition demand is the primary driver of India's arms exports to Europe.
India has become a significant supplier of ammunition and weapons to European nations following the onset of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A report cited by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh indicated that India is now the third-largest arms exporter to Europe under the "ReArm Europe" initiative, largely due to increased demand for ammunition. However, analysts express caution, suggesting that these wartime sales may not translate into a long-term, established position for India in the European defense market.