India's defense budget took a 17 percent jump to around $40 billion for 2012-13, partly because of major acquisition plans.
"This allocation is based on present needs and any further requirement will be met," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told Parliament.
Around 18 percent of the $40 billion will be for capital expenditure - buying new equipment up to March 2013, The Times o
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