News Update : Budget 2026: Why defence spending is back in sharp focus — and how experts want the money spent - YASHASVI VASISTHA

As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital expenditure, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. While geopolitical tensions necessitate increased spending, the focus must be on strategic calibration rather than indiscriminate increases to bolster national security and industrial capabilities. As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital expenditure, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. While geopolitical tensions necessitate increased spending, the focus must be on strategic calibration rather than indiscriminate increases to bolster national security and industrial capabilities. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/budget-2026-why-defence-spending-is-back-in-sharp-focusand-how-experts-want-the-money-spent/articleshow/127801527.cms Date: 2026-01-30T13:22:08.000Z