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Modi govt boosts Defence sector spending by 15% after successful execution of Operation Sindoor, Intelligence Bureau budget increased by over 50%

Shraddha Pandey -
If we look at the capital outlay breakdown, of the ₹2.19 lakh crore, ₹1.85 lakh crore is allocated for capital acquisition, marking a 24% hike, focusing on new lethal weapons, aircraft, aero engines, ships, submarines, missiles, drones, artillery, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), etc.
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DPB gives green light to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Air Force to get a major boost in combat strength

OpIndia Staff -
India edges closer to enhancing air power as the Defence Procurement Board approves buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation. Chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the proposal now awaits Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's DAC and PM Modi's CCS nod. A February Modi-Macron meet could seal it, featuring Make in India tech transfers, 55-60% local content, Indian weapons integration, and a new Hyderabad fuselage plant while Tejas Mk-1A and AMCA proceed independently.
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India set to consider Rs 3.25 lakh crore mega deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets from France

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The proposed Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal could mark India’s largest-ever defence acquisition, combining rapid IAF induction with a major push for indigenous manufacturing and long-term self-reliance
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Boost to defence sector: HAL signs major deal with US-based GE Aerospace for 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A jets

OpIndia Staff -
India's HAL is buying 113 F404 jet engines from US-based GE Aerospace for its Tejas Mk1A fighter programme. This deal strengthens US-India defence ties and will power 97 new jets, with deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2032 to bolster the IAF.
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Defence minister approves new Defence Procurement Manual aimed at achieving self-reliance in fulfilling the needs of the Armed Forces

OpIndia Staff -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to further streamline, simplify, enable & rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence and cater to the emerging requirements of the Armed Forces in the era of modern warfare.
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Defence Acquisition Council clears 10 proposals worth ₹1.05 lakh crore for tri-services including Electronic Warfare System and Surface-to-Air Missiles

OpIndia Staff -
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore for procurement of indigenously sourced quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, naval vessels and more
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Indian Army to get Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system worth ₹30,000 crore: Meet country’s strongest missile system and its significance in air defence

Rukma Rathore -
Aircraft, hovering helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and other airborne targets can all be thwarted by QRSAM systems.
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Quantum deeptech startup QuBeats wins defence ministry’s iDEX ADITI 2.0 challenge to develop indigenous Quantum Positioning System for Indian Navy

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Indian quantum deeptech startup QuBeats has won the prestigious ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy.
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What is Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the execution model of which was approved by Indian Defence Ministry: Here is why it is important...

OpIndia Staff -
The AMCA project is a long-term requirement of the Indian Air Force. India had previously developed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas indigenously.
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Lucknow: Amid ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to virtually inaugurate BrahMos testing facility

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"At around 11.00 AM today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow," the post by Defence Minister's Office said.
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