Capex allocations include Rs 63,733 crore for aircraft and aero engines.
In addition, budgetary allocation for defence services (revenue), i.e., the portion of the defence budget set aside for day-to-day operations, including maintenance, recurring expenses like ammunition, fuel, repairs, etc, and salaries of support staff - was hiked by 17.24 per cent.
And the allocation for pensions was hiked by 6.53 per cent to Rs 1.71 lakh crore.
Overall, the defence budget for the year was increased to Rs 7.85 lakh crore.
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Capex allocations include Rs 63,733 crore for aircraft and aero engines.
In addition, budgetary allocation for defence services (revenue), i.e., the portion of the defence budget set aside for day-to-day operations, including maintenance, recurring expenses like ammunition, fuel, repairs, etc, and salaries of support staff - was hiked by 17.24 per cent.
And the allocation for pensions was hiked by 6.53 per cent to Rs 1.71 lakh crore.
Overall, the defence budget for the year was increased to Rs 7.85 lakh crore.
