Although Delhi says modernization is a priority, funding for capital acquisitions has grown just 4.65% compared to last year.

Budget documents show that the Centre has allotted Rs 6.81 lakh crore ($78 billion) for defence spending in Union Budget 2025 – a 9.5 per cent increase over last year. India is poised to spend 1.9 per ...

India has steadily increased its air defense capabilities in the Ladakh Valley region near the contested border with China.

Rs 1.8 lakh crore out of the marginally-hiked Rs 6.8 lakh crore outlay are towards capital budget of forces, with ...

While remaining cautious, the limited budget outlay for the Defence sector is a clear message that ‘now is not an era of war’ ...

The defence expenditure as a percentage of GDP and national expenditure has been falling in recent years. Considering the ...

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India's military modernization continues in a slow and haphazard manner with a modest 9.5% hike in the defence budget. The capital expenditure for acq ...

In 2025, the United States leads with the largest military aircraft fleet, followed by Russia, China, and India, reflecting ...

FM Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, allocating over ₹6.8 lakh crore for defense, including ₹1.8 lakh crore for military modernization. This marks a 9% increase from last year, aiming to ...

The Modi government has allocated Rs 6,81,209 crore to the Ministry of Defense. Out of the total amount, the central ...