The Indian Air Force budget for 2025-26 was revised from ₹48,000 crore to ₹72,000 crore, an increase of ₹24,000 crore, as reported by Griezmenace on X at approximately 8:30 AM UTC on February 1, 2026, during the 29-minute reporting window from 8:15:50 AM to 8:45:45 AM UTC. This revision marks a 50% increase in the Air Force allocation, according to the post citing official budget figures from https://x.com/Griezmenace/status/2017867065953292674. The update follows India's broader 2026-2027 defence budget announcement of ₹784,678.28 crore earlier on February 1, which included a 22% rise in capital outlay to ₹219,306.47 crore, per budget documents referenced in prior reports. The budget hike aligns with ongoing regional tensions, including the intensified Balochistan conflict where the Baloch Liberation Army maintained control in Noshki and parts of Quetta as of the previous reporting window ending 8:15 AM UTC, according to TBPEnglish and local sources. No specific details on the timing or approving authority for the Air Force revision were provided in the source, which noted the increase in the context of a potential impending Rafale deal finalization.
