Experts Say Defence Needs More Capital For Modernisation, Capacity Building

Experts are emphasising the need for increased capital in India’s defence budget to enhance capacity building and modernization efforts. The recent Union Budget 2025 allocated ₹6.81 lakh crore (approximately $78.57 billion) to the Ministry of Defence, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. However, experts argue that this is insufficient given the current geopolitical challenges and
Experts are emphasising the need for increased capital in India’s defence budget to enhance capacity building and modernization efforts. The recent Union Budget 2025 allocated ₹6.81 lakh crore (approximately $78.57 billion) to the Ministry of Defence, marking a 9.5% increase from the previous year. However, experts argue that this is insufficient given the current geopolitical challenges and
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