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In the current geopolitical scenario and with the twin objective of promoting self reliance and exports, the Defence Budget has touched Rs 6,21,540.85 crore in the Financial Year 2024-25. This comes out to be 13.04% of total Union Budget, which was presented by Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on February 01, 2024.


The Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to receive the highest allocation among the Ministries. The budgetary allocation to Defence for FY 24-25 is higher by approx. one lakh crore (18.35%) over the allocation for the FY 2022-23 and 4.72% more than allocation of FY 23-24. Of this, a major share of 27.67% goes to capital, 14.82% for revenue expenditure on sustenance and operational preparedness, 30.68% for Pay and allowances, 22.72% for defence pensions and 4.11% for civil organisations under MoD.

source : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2001375




So, 42.49% goes into defense acquisition, preparedness and R&D from total defense budget.

to add to the above. IDSA does trend analysis periodically. ORF too does it.

Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis​

https://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/Defence-Budget-2024-25-SSC-Rajiv-ASingh-160224

 

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A Decade of Defence Reforms Under Modi​

A Decade of Defence Reforms Under Modi

Discover the significant defence reforms under the Modi government, focusing on Integrated Theatre Commands, the Agniveer scheme, defence procurement, AI integration, and the expanding roles for women in the Indian armed forces.

www.orfonline.org

 

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Govt is creating ‘Adaptive Defence’ in India to deal with emerging challenges: Raksha Mantri at inaugural Delhi Defence Dialogue​

Raksha Mantri said that ‘Adaptive Defence’ is a strategic approach where a nation’s military and defence mechanisms continuously evolve to counter emerging threats effectively. “‘Adaptive Defence’ is not merely responding to what has happened but anticipating what could happen, and preparing for it proactively. In essence, it involves cultivating a mindset and capability to adapt, innovate & thrive, even in the face of unpredictable and evolving circumstances. Situational awareness, flexibility at strategic and tactical levels, resilience, agility, and integration with the futuristic technologies are the keys to understand and create adaptive defence. It must be the mantra of our strategic formulations and operational responses,” he stated.

Govt is creating ‘Adaptive Defence’ in India to deal with emerging challenges: Raksha Mantri at inaugural Delhi Defence Dialogue

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has voiced Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government’s unwav

pib.gov.in

 

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Ministry of defence YEAR END REVIEW 2024

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2088180​

 

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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-ministry-paves-way-for-faster-weapon-acquisition-101742439015754.html

Leaderji ( & his place holder for the Raksha Mantri ) finally undertaking reforms in the 11th year of his premiership what he could've undertaken anytime in those 11 years.

Let's hope this directive actually yields results & doesn't end up like those directive to courts in the form or amended laws or fresh ones typically asking for the FIR to verdict stage in the trial courts to be executed in 2 yrs but is mostly observed in its breach.

The first test case will obviously be the much delayed & lamented MMRCA / MRFA tender which has been on going in various iterations since more than 2 decades with the genesis of it being 4 decades old .

 

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Updated MoD capex budget, RE and actuals

Year	BE	RE	Actuals
2014-15	94587.95	81965.20	81887.00
2015-16	85894.44	81400.00	71675.43
2016-17	78586.68	71700.00	86356.93
2017-18	86488.01	86488.01	90438.40
2018-19	93982.13	93982.13	95230.59
2019-20	103394.31	103394.31	111092.43
2020-21	113734.00	134510.00	134304.92
2021-22	135060.72	138850.90	137986.97
2022-23	152369.61	150000.00	142940.01
2023-24	162600.00	157228.20	154256.28
2024-25	172000.00	159500.00
2025-26	180000.00

 

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The Ministry of Defence has signed a record 193 contracts in 2024-25, with the total contract value surpassing ₹2,09,050 crore, nearly double the previous highest figure. This milestone reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening national security through enhanced procurement and modernisation of the Armed Forces.

Of these, 177 contracts, accounting for 92 percent, have been awarded to the domestic industry, amounting to ₹1,68,922 crore, which is 81 percent of the total contract value. This significant focus on indigenous manufacturing aligns with the vision of self-reliance in defence production, boosting local industries and generating employment across the sector.

Make in India Powers Defence Growth

Summary India's defence production reached ₹1.27 lakh crore in FY 2023-24,

pib.gov.in

 

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Updated MoD capex budget, RE and actuals

Year	BE	RE	Actuals
2014-15	94587.95	81965.20	81887.00
2015-16	85894.44	81400.00	71675.43
2016-17	78586.68	71700.00	86356.93
2017-18	86488.01	86488.01	90438.40
2018-19	93982.13	93982.13	95230.59
2019-20	103394.31	103394.31	111092.43
2020-21	113734.00	134510.00	134304.92
2021-22	135060.72	138850.90	137986.97
2022-23	152369.61	150000.00	142940.01
2023-24	162600.00	157228.20	154256.28
2024-25	172000.00	159500.00
2025-26	180000.00

Apparently all the branches of our armed forces have spent their entire allocation of CAPEX.


View: https://youtube.com/shorts/CiEXI3sF6ME?si=eZn4KJGyuHdEJv1y

What was all that noise earlier in the year when the Budget was presented in parliament about returning back unutilised CAPEX ?

 

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Apparently all the branches of our armed forces have spent their entire allocation of CAPEX.


View: https://youtube.com/shorts/CiEXI3sF6ME?si=eZn4KJGyuHdEJv1y

What was all that noise earlier in the year when the Budget was presented in parliament about returning back unutilised CAPEX ?

all the bhawal was for just 5% unspent amount, that too two months before books closing. two months is a long time when pipeline exists.

my suspicion is lutyens editors were trying to overwhelm/erase congi era old news from internet thru amplification, of 25-30% unspent capex being asked to return to finance ministry during st. anthony's days.

since we are on the topic, might as well refresh our memories.

2012

Defence Min has spent 70% modernisation funds: Antony​

https://www.business-standard.com/a...odernisation-funds-antony-112021300205_1.html

2013​

Defence deals plunged during Antony’s tenure: Panel​

Defence deals plunged during Antony’s tenure: Panel

India’s record in signing new defence deals has gone down steadily since A K Antony took over as Defence Minister, said a Parliamentary panel. The panel also no

www.newindianexpress.com

2013

Defence budget cuts imminent to reign in fiscal deficit: AK Antony​

Defence budget cuts imminent to reign in fiscal deficit: AK Antony

“There will not be any spending cuts when it comes to operational preparedness of our ground forces,” Union defence minister AK Antony said.

economictimes.indiatimes.com