Important decisions have been taken in the meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the army. A large number of weapons, military aircraft and Guddes and Services Tax (GST) on military equipment have completely abolished. Also, the GST on the drone has also been reduced from 28 percent to just 5 percent.

The weapons on which the earlier 18 percent GST was, has now been completely abolished. These include- Military Transport Aircraft-C-130 (aircraft taken from the US) and C-295 medium weight aircraft (Airbus and Tata Company are being made together in Badodara).

GST ends on missiles launched from ship
Remotley pilot aircraft (RPA), which is used by military, has also been completely abolished. Apart from this, GST has also been removed from Ship -launched missiles, flight motion simulator, underwater vessel, fighter jet’s ejection seat (pilot comes out of a safe fighter aircraft through this seat during the emergency).

Modi government ends GST on military equipment
The Modi government has also removed GST charge from military equipment such as 100 mm caliber rockets, deep submissives rescue vessels (defendant in the event of submarine crashed), cannon and rifle spare parts, testing equipment.

5 percent GST on these military equipment
Apart from this, only 5 percent GST has been charged on software-powered radio communication devices, earlier 18-28 percent GST. Also, let us know that 5 percent GST has been imposed on walkie-talkie tanks and armored vehicles from 12 percent now.

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Ever since US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 per cent tariff on India, many such reports have come out that India has stopped the defense deal with the US. Sources in the Indian Ministry of Defense have dismissed such reports and termed them as false and fabricated.

According to sources in the Ministry of Defense, various matters of procurement are being carried forward according to the current processes. An international media institute claimed in its report that India had postponed its new defense procurement plans. This news came in the midst of increasing tension in the two countries after the US has imposed tariffs on India.

Trump first imposed 25 percent tariff on India

Donald Trump had announced a 25 percent recipes on India last week, which came into effect from 7 August. Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, under which 25 percent additional fee has been imposed by India on the purchase of Russian oil, which increased the total fee to 50 percent.

A total of 50 percent tariff imposed on India is the highest fee levied by the US on any country in the world. The additional 25 percent fee on India will be applicable after 21 days i.e. from August 27.

The motive behind imposing so much tariff on India

The motive behind imposing so much tariff on India is believed that Trump wants India to compromise with America regarding agriculture and dairy sector. The Indian market should be opened for America’s dairy products, but India is not ready for it. A clear message has been given to America from India on this issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (August 7, 2025) that farmers are the first for the country. There will be no compromise on issues related to them.

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US President Donald Trump may have announced a 25 percent tariff on India for buying weapons from Russia, but the reality is that in the last two decades, India has bought $ 25 billion $ 25 billion or 20 lakh crore weapons from the US and other military equipment. On the contrary, in the last few years, India has reduced the dependence on Russia for weapons and ammunition.

Today, India’s armies (Army, Air Force and Navy) use the following weapons and military equipment purchased from the US. All these have been purchased from America in the last two decades.
1. P8I Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
2. C-17 Globemaster Military Transport Aircraft
3. ⁠ C-130J Super-Harculis military cargo aircraft
4.MH-60R (Romeo) Anti-Sabarine Helicopter
5. Chinook Havilift Helicopter
6. Apache attack helicopter
7. Sig-Sure Rifle
8. M-777 Gun (Light Cannon)
9. F-404 Aviation Engine (for LCA-Tejas project)
10. F-414 engines on shared agreement
11. MQ-9 Predator Drone (agreement has been reached).

According to the latest report by the Global Think Tank Sipri (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), between 2020-24, the percentage of Russia’s weapons in India was just 30 percent, while it was more than 50 percent during 2025-2019. France is second on the dependence of arms and America is at number three.

Who is the true friend of India?
India used to buy weapons from Russia at a time when America and other western countries supported Pakistan. Far from giving up arms, he was at the forefront of banning. Due to two fronts (China and Pakistan) struggling together, India had to depend on Russia for its defense needs.

In such a situation, this argument of Trump buys weapons from India, Russia, is not embracing. Due to buying oil from Russia, the prices of oil in the global market are almost stable today. Otherwise the whole world could have to face expensive oil.

The real reason for Trump’s threat is
In fact, Trump is upset that on Tuesday (29 July 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly denied the intervention of any global leader in the statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament about Operation Sindoor and Pakistan in Parliament. PM Modi did not directly take the name of Trump, but it was made clear in the gestures that the ceasefire was done to seek the pleas of Pakistan.

Since the ceasefire, Trump has kept a rote that due to America, the nuclear war in India and Pakistan was averted and ceasefire, but India has clearly said that there was no role of any third country in the ceasefire.

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Qamar chema’s reaction on India’s defense production: ‘India’s defense production has exceptionally increased after the start of Make in India ‘initiative. In FY 2023-24, this record reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore. According to a report by the Ministry of Defense, now 65% of the defense equipment is being made in India only, which is a big achievement of dependence on 65-70% imports first.

The Russian army is now using ‘Made in Bihar’ shoes. These shoes are being made in Bihar and reflect India’s best manufacturing standards. India is now exporting defense equipment such as bulletproof jackets, dornier (do-228) aircraft, Chetak helicopter, sharp interceptor boats and light torpedo. Pak expert Qamar Cheema has asked Pakistan to learn from India.

‘India is moving forward’

Pak expert Qamar Cheema said on her YouTube channel, ‘The fact sheet said that earlier India was dependent on foreign suppliers for defense equipment, but is now moving rapidly in indigenous construction. Now India is developing its military power itself. This change reflects the strong commitment of self -sufficient India. With this, India will be able to fulfill its security needs itself and will also create a strong defense industry, which will help in the economic growth of the country.

He further said, ‘It was told in the fact sheet issued on March 24 that India has set a target to bring defense production to Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029. This step will help India to make India a major center of global defense building. ‘Make in India’ initiative has made this increase possible. Under this, many advanced military equipment and weapons have been developed, such as Dhanush cannon system, advanced todd artillery gun system, Arjun main warfare tank, light fighter aircraft Tejas, modern light helicopters, sky missile system, weapons detection radar. Capacity and strength have increased.

Promoting foreign investment in defense industry

Pak expert Qamar Cheema said, ‘According to the report, a total of Rs 5,516.16 crore has come in the defense industry since April 2000. Changes in policies have increased the participation of private companies. New techniques are developing. The manufacture of modern military equipment has intensified. India’s situation in the defense sector has strengthened further. Apart from this, he said that India is now bringing the private sector in the field of defense.

‘Pakistan needs to learn’

He said that India wants to create a prestige through its indigenous defense equipment. This is not just limited to earning money but India wants the world to recognize him as a strong defense maker. India has set a target of earning more than $ 34-35 billion by 2029. India is moving rapidly in the manufacture and export of defense equipment. Pakistan also exports defense equipment, but its capacity is limited. The biggest problem is that private sector (private sector) is not promoted in Pakistan. Till Pakistan does not bring private companies forward, it will not be able to compete with India.