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Pete Hegseth Defends $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Amid Iran War
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mounted a forceful defence of President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget, arguing it reflects “the urgency of the moment” and is essential to counter a rapidly deteriorat
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Rs 13,90,17,07,50,00,000: Amount White House Wants For Defence Amid Iran War
The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single year -- the sharpest increase since World War II -- as Washington seeks to sustain military operations and rebuild depleted weapons stockpiles.
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India Has To Be Strong At All Times: PM Modi On Defence Budget
The benefits of a decade of defence reforms were evident during Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, asserting that India has to be prepared at all times to deal with security challenges.
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Union Budget 2026: After Op Sindoor, Terror Threats, Record Defence Spending Hike
Increased spending on the armed forces was not unexpected after Operation Sindoor, the first military clash with Pakistan since the 1971 war between the two countries.
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"Dangerous Times": Trump Proposes Massive $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "troubled and dangerous times."
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France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
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After Op Sindoor, Centre Clears Rs 1 Lakh Crore Missile, Weapons Purchases
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday gave the go-ahead for 10 proposals to buy military hardware, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
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NATO Agrees To Hike Defence Spending By 5%: What It Really Mean?
NATO leaders are set to sign off Wednesday at their Hague summit on a defence spending pledge to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand for a headline figure of five per cent of GDP.
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Guns Over Growth? Pak Hikes Defence Budget By 20%, Slashes Overall Spending
Pakistan, whose overall debt has increased to nearly PKR 76,000 billion (approx USD 270 billion) in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, seems to be prioritising its military spending over development.
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Rs 50,000 Crore Boost For India's Military After Operation Sindoor: Sources
India's defence budget may get a Rs 50,000 crore boost as a result of Operation Sindoor, government sources told NDTV Friday morning.
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2024 Global Military Spending Hit $2.7 Trillion In Record Surge. Here's Why
Amid changing geopolitical relations, wars and rising tensions, the year 2024 saw the steepest rise in worldwide military expenditure since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion, researchers said Monday.
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"Focus On Private Sector If Public Sector Order Book Is Full": Adani Defence CEO
India must focus on putting money into critical capabilities that form the core of defence systems, Adani Defence and Aerospace CEO Ashish Rajvanshi told NDTV in an exclusive interview on Monday.
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How Much Will India Spend On Defence This Year - A Summary
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget today in the Parliament.
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"Making Up For Lost Time": Minister's Dig At Congress Over Defence Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pesented the interim budget - the last one before the next government takes over after the general elections due this year - in the Parliament yesterday.
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Interim Budget 2024: Defence Budget Pegged At Rs 6.21 Lakh Crore For 2024-25
Interim Budget 2024: In a modest hike, the government on Thursday increased the defence budget to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 from last year's allocation of Rs 5.94 lakh crore and announced an ambitious scheme for "deep-tech" technologies
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Pete Hegseth Defends $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget Amid Iran War
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mounted a forceful defence of President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget, arguing it reflects “the urgency of the moment” and is essential to counter a rapidly deteriorat
-
Rs 13,90,17,07,50,00,000: Amount White House Wants For Defence Amid Iran War
The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single year -- the sharpest increase since World War II -- as Washington seeks to sustain military operations and rebuild depleted weapons stockpiles.
-
India Has To Be Strong At All Times: PM Modi On Defence Budget
The benefits of a decade of defence reforms were evident during Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, asserting that India has to be prepared at all times to deal with security challenges.
-
Union Budget 2026: After Op Sindoor, Terror Threats, Record Defence Spending Hike
Increased spending on the armed forces was not unexpected after Operation Sindoor, the first military clash with Pakistan since the 1971 war between the two countries.
-
"Dangerous Times": Trump Proposes Massive $1.5 Trillion Defence Budget
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing "troubled and dangerous times."
-
France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
-
After Op Sindoor, Centre Clears Rs 1 Lakh Crore Missile, Weapons Purchases
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday gave the go-ahead for 10 proposals to buy military hardware, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing.
-
NATO Agrees To Hike Defence Spending By 5%: What It Really Mean?
NATO leaders are set to sign off Wednesday at their Hague summit on a defence spending pledge to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand for a headline figure of five per cent of GDP.
-
Guns Over Growth? Pak Hikes Defence Budget By 20%, Slashes Overall Spending
Pakistan, whose overall debt has increased to nearly PKR 76,000 billion (approx USD 270 billion) in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, seems to be prioritising its military spending over development.
-
Rs 50,000 Crore Boost For India's Military After Operation Sindoor: Sources
India's defence budget may get a Rs 50,000 crore boost as a result of Operation Sindoor, government sources told NDTV Friday morning.
-
2024 Global Military Spending Hit $2.7 Trillion In Record Surge. Here's Why
Amid changing geopolitical relations, wars and rising tensions, the year 2024 saw the steepest rise in worldwide military expenditure since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion, researchers said Monday.
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"Focus On Private Sector If Public Sector Order Book Is Full": Adani Defence CEO
India must focus on putting money into critical capabilities that form the core of defence systems, Adani Defence and Aerospace CEO Ashish Rajvanshi told NDTV in an exclusive interview on Monday.
-
How Much Will India Spend On Defence This Year - A Summary
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget today in the Parliament.
-
"Making Up For Lost Time": Minister's Dig At Congress Over Defence Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pesented the interim budget - the last one before the next government takes over after the general elections due this year - in the Parliament yesterday.
-
Interim Budget 2024: Defence Budget Pegged At Rs 6.21 Lakh Crore For 2024-25
Interim Budget 2024: In a modest hike, the government on Thursday increased the defence budget to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 from last year's allocation of Rs 5.94 lakh crore and announced an ambitious scheme for "deep-tech" technologies
