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India Now World's 5th Top Military Spender: Where China, Pakistan Stand
As per SIPRI report, India is gradually shifting away from Russia and buying more from France, Israel and the United States.
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How India's Defence Spending Surged, Strategy Shifted Post Op Sindoor
After the Pahalgam attack, the government put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. It also announced that an act of terror will be an "act of war".
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Golden Dome, War Funds And Cuts: Inside Trump's Defence Proposal
The $1.5 trillion sought for the Pentagon would amount to about 4.5 percent of the nation's gross domestic product.
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Pentagon Wants $200 Billion For Iran War. It's Nearly 50% Of Tehran's GDP
The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran.
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Taiwan Announces $40 Billion Defence Budget Amid China's Invasion Threats
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities called Taiwan Dome.
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NATO Members Will Agree To 5% Defence Spending Over Next Decade: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that all NATO members will have agreed on a goal of spending the equivalent to 5% of GDP on defence over the next decade by the 2025 NATO Summit in June.
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India Was World's 4th Largest Defence Spender In 2022, Says Report
India was the world's fourth largest military spender in 2022, with its defence spending increasing by around six percent as compared to 2021, a report by Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said.
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In 2022-2023, Defence Expenditure Was 14.08% Of Expenses: Centre
In 2022-23, the defence expenditure was 14.08 per cent of the central government expenses, Parliament was informed on Monday.
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China Increases Defence Spending To $175 Billion Rattling Neighbours
China on Monday unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 percent growth target this year, fuelling an ambitious military modernisation programme and making its neighbours nervous.
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India's $250-Billion Military Upgrade Plan Is Sputtering: Foreign Media
India celebrated its Republic Day by parading troops and locally made weapons in front of New Delhi's colonial-era sandstone buildings and past 10 Southeast Asian heads of state -- all potential buyers.
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In India-Israel Defense Ties, A Rope-Maker Makes Big Gains
Amid the scores of companies looking to cash in on India's plans to boost defense spending and open up contracts to the local private sector, one unlikely hopeful stands out: a ropemaker.
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Donald Trump Claims His Budget Will Create 'Millions Of New Jobs'
US President Donald Trump has said that his maiden budget will lay the foundation of a "new America" and reverse economic stagnation by creating millions of new jobs in the country.
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Strengthen Military, Look For New Allies To Tackle Pakistan, China: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
The armed forces are not getting their due share of resources, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday, pitching for increased defence spending to enhance India's strategic clout.
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India In Advanced Stages Of Formulating Defence Manufacturing Policy: Arun Jaitley
India is in the advanced stages to increase domestic defence manufacturing and cut import of combat planes, ships and submarines, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
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China Defence Spending To Rise 'Around 7 Per Cent': Top Official
China will raise defence spending "around seven percent" this year as it guards against "outside meddling" in its disputed regional territorial claims, a top official said Saturday, in an apparent reference to Washington.
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India Now World's 5th Top Military Spender: Where China, Pakistan Stand
As per SIPRI report, India is gradually shifting away from Russia and buying more from France, Israel and the United States.
-
How India's Defence Spending Surged, Strategy Shifted Post Op Sindoor
After the Pahalgam attack, the government put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. It also announced that an act of terror will be an "act of war".
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Golden Dome, War Funds And Cuts: Inside Trump's Defence Proposal
The $1.5 trillion sought for the Pentagon would amount to about 4.5 percent of the nation's gross domestic product.
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Pentagon Wants $200 Billion For Iran War. It's Nearly 50% Of Tehran's GDP
The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran.
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Taiwan Announces $40 Billion Defence Budget Amid China's Invasion Threats
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities called Taiwan Dome.
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NATO Members Will Agree To 5% Defence Spending Over Next Decade: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that all NATO members will have agreed on a goal of spending the equivalent to 5% of GDP on defence over the next decade by the 2025 NATO Summit in June.
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India Was World's 4th Largest Defence Spender In 2022, Says Report
India was the world's fourth largest military spender in 2022, with its defence spending increasing by around six percent as compared to 2021, a report by Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said.
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In 2022-2023, Defence Expenditure Was 14.08% Of Expenses: Centre
In 2022-23, the defence expenditure was 14.08 per cent of the central government expenses, Parliament was informed on Monday.
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China Increases Defence Spending To $175 Billion Rattling Neighbours
China on Monday unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 percent growth target this year, fuelling an ambitious military modernisation programme and making its neighbours nervous.
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India's $250-Billion Military Upgrade Plan Is Sputtering: Foreign Media
India celebrated its Republic Day by parading troops and locally made weapons in front of New Delhi's colonial-era sandstone buildings and past 10 Southeast Asian heads of state -- all potential buyers.
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In India-Israel Defense Ties, A Rope-Maker Makes Big Gains
Amid the scores of companies looking to cash in on India's plans to boost defense spending and open up contracts to the local private sector, one unlikely hopeful stands out: a ropemaker.
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Donald Trump Claims His Budget Will Create 'Millions Of New Jobs'
US President Donald Trump has said that his maiden budget will lay the foundation of a "new America" and reverse economic stagnation by creating millions of new jobs in the country.
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Strengthen Military, Look For New Allies To Tackle Pakistan, China: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
The armed forces are not getting their due share of resources, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday, pitching for increased defence spending to enhance India's strategic clout.
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India In Advanced Stages Of Formulating Defence Manufacturing Policy: Arun Jaitley
India is in the advanced stages to increase domestic defence manufacturing and cut import of combat planes, ships and submarines, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
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China Defence Spending To Rise 'Around 7 Per Cent': Top Official
China will raise defence spending "around seven percent" this year as it guards against "outside meddling" in its disputed regional territorial claims, a top official said Saturday, in an apparent reference to Washington.
