South Asia · Military + Development
US Foreign Aid to India
$5B
Total Since 2001
$500M
Annual (2024)
70%
Military Aid
Military + Development
Aid Type
$5B
Total Aid Since 2001
$500M
Annual Aid (2024)
70%
Military Percentage
1,400M
Population
$3K
GDP Per Capita
$4
US Aid Per Capita (Total)
📋 Context & Background
Shifting from Russian to US weapons. "Major Defense Partner" since 2016. $22B in defense deals. India buys MQ-9B drones, Apache, P-8 from US.
⚠️ Controversies
India maintains ties with Russia despite Ukraine invasion. Buys discounted Russian oil. Non-aligned balancing act.
💡 What $5B Could Buy Instead
The total US aid sent to India since 2001 could have funded:
76,923
Teacher Salaries
125
New Schools
10
Hospitals
14,285
Affordable Homes