Has Union Budget 2026 impressions of 'Op Sindoor' as defence spending soars? Compare it with Pakistan's defence expenditure
The Defence Ministry has major projects in the pipeline, such as contracts for Rafale fighter jets, submarines, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Centre allocated a budget of Rs 7.8 lakh crore to the Defence Ministry for the year 2026-27. Overall, the defence ministry will see a 15 percent increase in its budgetary allotment. The Defence Ministry has major projects in the pipeline, such as contracts for Rafale fighter jets, submarines, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The Defence budget (civil) has been reduced by 0.45 per cent as compared to last year's Rs 28,554.61 crore.
Source: dna February 01, 2026 09:55 UTC
