India is advancing its maritime security framework through the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft. This acquisition, structured as an inter-governmental agreement with the United States, was cleared by India’s Defense Procurement Board (DPB) on January 16, 2026. The move coincides with broader diplomatic and economic negotiations between...
India Boosts Defense Budget by 10% to $78 Billion
India's Ministry of Defense has announced a 10% increase in its defense budget for fiscal 2026 which begins April 1, reaching a record $78.3 billion amid security challenges from Pakistan and China. The budget breakdown reveals that 26.4% ($20.7 billion) is allocated for new acquisitions. Major planned purchases include (General...
India Set to Approve Purchase of Armed Drones from General Atomics
India is close to approving a deal to purchase high-altitude armed drones from the United States as it looks to counter China on the Himalayan border that both countries share, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, March 1. The decision-making process around the acquisition is gathering momentum in New...