India Defence Budget Boost: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, said yes to many new defence deals. These deals are worth around ₹2.38 lakh crore. The main goal of these approvals is to make the Indian Armed Forces stronger in every area. This includes the army on land, the air force in the sky, and security forces in the sea. The government wants the country to be better prepared for any kind of danger.
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Army
The Indian Army will get many new tools and systems. These are meant to help soldiers fight better and stay safe. One of the systems will help track and control air defence in real time. This means the army can quickly respond to threats from the sky.
The army will also get special tank ammunition that can break strong enemy armour. Communication will improve too with new high-capacity radio systems. This will help soldiers stay connected even in tough conditions.
Another important addition is the Dhanush Gun System. This will help in firing at long distances. There is also a new aerial surveillance system that does not need a runway. This will help in watching the battlefield more closely.
Air Force
The Indian Air Force is also getting major upgrades. These changes will help in transport, defence, and combat operations. New medium transport aircraft will replace older planes like AN-32 and IL-76. This will make air travel for defence faster and safer.
The air force will also get the S-400 missile system. This system can stop enemy aircraft and missiles from far away. There will also be remotely controlled strike aircraft. These can be used for attacks and also for watching enemy movements.
Another important step is fixing and improving the engines of Su-30 fighter jets. This will help the planes last longer and perform better.
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Stronger Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard will also get new machines called Heavy Duty Air Cushion Vehicles. These are fast and can move easily on water and land. They will help in coastal patrol, rescue missions, and moving people or supplies quickly.
This move is part of a bigger plan to upgrade India’s defence system. In the financial year 2025-26, a total of 55 proposals worth ₹6.73 lakh crore have already been approved. Also, 503 defence contracts worth ₹2.28 lakh crore have been signed this year.
