India Gives ‘Massive Boost’ To Defense Modernization, But Earmarks Small Allocation To Military Budget

India’s Modi government has given a big push to defense modernization but the country’s overall military budget has seen a negligible increase of 1.48% — from last year’s Rs 4.71 lakh crore to Rs 4.78 lakh crore in the FY 2021-22. Experts call it “disappointing” given the nine-month-long military stand-off with China in Eastern Ladakh.  … Continue reading India Gives ‘Massive Boost’ To Defense Modernization, But Earmarks Small Allocation To Military Budget