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India Fortifies Defence, Space, and Nuclear Capabilities with Strategic Allocations and Indigenous Development Push (February 2 - February 8, 2026)
This report details significant advancements and policy directives across India's defence procurement, indigenous development (RDI), space, aerospace, and nuclear sectors, from February 2 to February 8, 2026. This intelligence-grade overview is brought to you by policyindex.ai.
| ₹7.85 Lakh Cr | 75% | ₹29,100.25 Cr | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Defence Allocation | Capital Acquisition Reserved for Domestic | DRDO FY27 Budget | Nuclear Reactors Under Implementation |
- India successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, a critical step towards advanced long-range air-to-air missile development.
- The Union Budget 2026-27 significantly increased defence allocations, earmarking 75% of the capital acquisition budget for domestic industries and boosting DRDO funding to ₹29,100.25 crore.
- ISRO transferred Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), alongside other key technologies, bolstering indigenous space and aerospace manufacturing.
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