The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by the government has **increased India’s defence allocation to a record ₹7.85 lakh crore, marking a 15 % rise over last year’s budget as part of efforts to strengthen the armed forces after recent security challenges. A significant share of the funds is
India is preparing to increase its defence expenditure to approximately 2.5% of GDP as part of its upcoming five-year strategic plan. This shift, confirmed by Defence Secretary Raj Kumar Singh, signals a firm commitment to bolstering national security, advancing indigenous defence production, and modernising military capabilities in line with global threats and regional















