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Berlin Meets Delhi: A Defence Partnership for Difficult Times

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ORF Expert Speak: Berlin Meets Delhi: A Defence Partnership for Difficult Times
 
  
 
 
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 Type Policy 
 
 Source Observer Research Foundation 
 
 Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026 
 
 Affected Population 1.4 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 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Key Authorities
 
 Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Home AffairsNSA 
 
 
 
Key Stakeholders
 
 Armed ForcesDefence PSUsBorder Communities 
 
 
 
Government Context
 
 
 NDA III BJP-led NDA 
 
 
 
  Centre-Right 
 
 
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