India’s US$8.7 billion defence splurge sparks calls for clarity

Aug 11, 2025 | INVESTING

As India shores up military upgrades with a 670 billion rupee (US$8.7 billion) defence package after its clash with Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, observers say New Delhi should be more transparent in its scope of foreign-bought equipment amid a push for self-reliance.
The latest security splurge was approved on August 5 by the Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, aimed at delivering defence equipment across the army, navy and air force.
The package will come under…

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