India May Seek 20% Higher Defence Budget In FY26, Says Defence Secretary

India is expected to seek a 20% higher defence budget allocation for the fiscal year 2025-26, a significant increase from the usual 10% annual rise, as stated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.This proposed hike is driven by India’s challenging geopolitical neighbourhood and the imperative to strengthen defence preparedness amid growing regional security concerns.The current defence
India is expected to seek a 20% higher defence budget allocation for the fiscal year 2025-26, a significant increase from the usual 10% annual rise, as stated by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.This proposed hike is driven by India’s challenging geopolitical neighbourhood and the imperative to strengthen defence preparedness amid growing regional security concerns.The current defence
Go to Source