Silent in Budget Speech, Defence Gets Big Firepower Amid Pak, China Threat

Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence, over 15 per cent hike from last year

The government has significantly increased defence spending in the Union Budget 2026, allocating Rs 7.85 lakh crore for the sector. This marks a notable rise from last year's Rs 6.81 lakh crore. The heightened allocation comes at a time when the Ministry of Defence is processing major procurement programmes, including upcoming contracts for Rafale fighter jets, submarines and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. Out of this total allocation, Rs 2.…

Silent in Budget speech, defence gets big firepower amid Pak, China threat

Defence Budget 2026: The massive defence allocation signals the Modi government's continued focus on military readiness and modernisation amid twin threats from Pakistan and China, especially after the brief conflict with Islamabad last year.

Union Budget 2026: Defence gets highest allocation months after Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: Months after India conducted Operation Sindoor against nine terror camps in Pakistan, India on Sunday increased its Defence Budget for the financial year 2026-27 by 15 percent. The allocation is a major boost for the armed forces. Sitharaman pegs capital outlay at Rs 2,19,306 crore Presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, Union Finance Minister announced Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 as compared to the allocation of Rs…

Defence budget pegged at Rs 7.84 lakh cr

New Delhi, Feb 1: The government on Sunday set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 as against last year’s allocation of Rs 6,81,210 crore. The total capital outlay has been pegged at Rs 2,19,306 crore The revenue expenditure has been put at Rs 5,53,668 crore that included Rs 1,71,338 crore for pensions. Under capital expenditure, Rs 63,733 crore has been set aside for aircraft and aero engines while Rs 25,023 crore is allocated…