Defence capex: 51% used by September
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What happened
- MoD spent ₹92,211.44 crore (51.23%) of its ₹1,80,000 crore capital outlay by end-September 2025; it used 100% (₹1,59,768.40 crore) last year [PIB].
- Most went to aircraft and aero engines, then land systems, EW equipment and ammunition [PIB].
Background
- Capital spending funds new equipment, R&D and border infrastructure [PIB].
Why it matters
- Front-loaded spending avoids the March rush and speeds deliveries.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-13): moD spent ₹92,211.44 crore (51.23%) of its ₹1,80,000 crore capital outlay by end-September 2025; it used 100% (₹1,59,768.40 crore) last year.
- Front-loaded spending avoids the March rush and speeds deliveries.
Quotable data pointMoD spent ₹92,211.44 crore (51.23%) of its ₹1,80,000 crore capital outlay by end-September 2025.
PIB: Defence: Capital outlay utilisation, 13 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: defence budget.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Defence capital outlay FY26
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Share spent by Sept
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Largest spending head
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Defence: Capital outlay utilisation, 13 Oct 2025
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