The creation of Viksit armed forces requires a national security vision for 2047, a national security strategy reviewed every five years, and a national defence policy.
ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.
The surge in capital budget considers a slew of mega contracts set to be signed next fiscal, including the one for 114 Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force.
With only one seaworthy submarine and less than half its maritime and land vehicles operational, Canada has made this major announcement ahead of the G7 and NATO summits.
Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the defence budget has more than doubled from 720 billion yuan in 2013 as China has been investing heavily in advanced military capabilities.
As Sardar KM Panikkar explained, India’s land-based invaders ultimately became natives. Its colonisers came by the sea—and they were successful because Indian rulers ignored the waters.
Standing committee has urged focus on procurement of state-of-the-art equipment & keeping Army expenditure ‘in proportion to increase in defence spending of our neighbours’.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
A timely warning from the author. But the NDA ISN’T listening. Even if we hike defence to 2.2 percent of GDP, we have to remember that any major equipment can be delivered only four years after order placement. With all the roaring from Delhi , we are in a weak position . Any sensible observer will realise that our strongest position was during the George Fernandes and Rajiv years.
India first focus should be on economic activities and increase growth rate to at least 8.5 percentage. This growth rate will automatically increase the money for defence sector
I think you have stated to suck the govt. like barkha you are now getting the sense that being out of power, you are no longer asked about in the power echelon of opp party.
If you can stick to truthful reporting it will be good for you. May be a penance like Vir would be most suited. Quit politics and report on food or travel or faishon.
A timely warning from the author. But the NDA ISN’T listening. Even if we hike defence to 2.2 percent of GDP, we have to remember that any major equipment can be delivered only four years after order placement. With all the roaring from Delhi , we are in a weak position . Any sensible observer will realise that our strongest position was during the George Fernandes and Rajiv years.
Rising prices, unemployment don’t deserve national interest. Muscular nationalism, bonhomie with global leaders surely do.
India first focus should be on economic activities and increase growth rate to at least 8.5 percentage. This growth rate will automatically increase the money for defence sector
I think you have stated to suck the govt. like barkha you are now getting the sense that being out of power, you are no longer asked about in the power echelon of opp party.
If you can stick to truthful reporting it will be good for you. May be a penance like Vir would be most suited. Quit politics and report on food or travel or faishon.