Struggling to get Budget allocation of Rs 1.93 lakh crore: Defence Minister

The Defence Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.93 lakh crore in the budget for the current fiscal. It has also made a demand for an additional Rs 40,000 crore for meeting modernisation requirements of the three Services. Experts feel shortage of funds may lead delays in major modernisation programmes of the armed forces including plans to acquire the 126 combat aircraft.....Read More