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1 What is said: Let’s take this offline What it means: This conversation isn’t going anywhere, and I would like it to stop happening in front of everyone.  2 What is said: Why don’t we leverage existing partnerships for this? What it means: We know someone who might know someone who could possibly help. 3 What is said: Can we put a pin in this? What it means: I have no idea how to resolve this and I don’t want to think about it anymore.  4 What is said: It’s an evolving space What it m

Key Facts

TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedMonday, 5 October 2026
Affected Population1.4 million active military, border populations

Key Numbers

Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
68% indigenous procurement target
1.4 million active military personnel
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP

Key Authorities

Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSAMinistry of Science & TechnologyDST

Key Stakeholders

Armed ForcesDefence PSUsBorder CommunitiesResearchersR&D InstitutionsStartups

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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