Defence Ministry utilises 51.23% of FY 2025-26 capital outlay by end of September
The Ministry of Defence said on 13 October 2025 that it had spent Rs 92,211.44 crore, or 51.23% of its Rs 1,80,000 crore capital allocation for 2025-26, by the end of September.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence said on 13 October 2025 that its capital expenditure in 2025-26 reached Rs 92,211.44 crore by the end of September, or 51.23% of the total allocation of Rs 1,80,000 crore. Most spending was on aircraft and aero engines, followed by land systems, electronic warfare equipment, armaments and projectiles. In 2024-25 the Ministry used 100% of its capital budget of Rs 1,59,768.40 crore. For 2025-26, Rs 1,11,544.83 crore has been earmarked for procurement from domestic industry, of which about 45% has been spent so far.
Key facts
- Capex till Sep 2025
- Rs 92,211.44 crore (51.23%)
- FY26 capital allocation
- Rs 1,80,000 crore
- Top spend
- Aircraft and aero engines
- FY25
- 100% used — Rs 1,59,768.40 crore
- Domestic earmark FY26
- Rs 1,11,544.83 crore (~45% spent)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the Ministry of Defence's total capital allocation for FY 2025-26, of which it had used over 50% by September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 1,80,000 crore
PIB: capital expenditure stood at Rs 92,211.44 crore (51.23%) out of the total allocation of Rs 1,80,000 crore. Rs 1,59,768.40 crore was the previous year's fully used capex.
According to the MoD, on which category was the majority of its capital expenditure in FY 2025-26 (till September) incurred?
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Correct answer: B — Aircraft and aero engines
PIB: the majority of the expenditure has been on aircraft and aero engines, followed by land systems, electronic warfare equipment, armaments and projectiles.