<h1>Government Raises Defence Budget to Rs 6.81 Lakh Crore for 2025-26, Boosts Capital Outlay and Revenue Expenditure</h1> The government has allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore for the defence budget for 2025-26, an increase from the previous year's Rs 6.21 lakh crore. The capital outlay stands at Rs 1,92,387 crore, with revenue expenditure at Rs 4,88,822 crore, including Rs 1,60,795 crore for pensions. For capital expenditure, Rs 48,614 crore is designated for aircraft and aero engines, Rs 24,390 crore for the naval fleet, and Rs 63,099 crore for other equipment. In the previous year, the capital outlay was Rs 1,72,000 crore.