Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has emphasised the urgent need for India to modernise its military capabilities, stating that “today’s warfare cannot be won with yesterday’s weapons.” Speaking at a workshop on drone and counter-drone technology in New Delhi, he highlighted the necessity of reducing dependence on imported systems and focusing on rapid […]

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