Terror Hideout Busted in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

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In a high-stakes counter-terrorism operation, Indian security forces uncovered a militant hideout in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, just days after the horrific massacre in Pahalgam. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the Indian Army and Jammu and

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Indian Army Receives New Batch of Russian Igla-S Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The Indian Army has strengthened its short-range air defense capabilities with the receipt of a fresh batch of Russian-origin Igla-S shoulder-fired missiles. The acquisition, estimated at around ₹260 crore, was conducted under emergency procurement powers to address immediate operational needs. This move adds another critical layer to the country’s Very Short Range Air

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GTRE Demands Full IPR and ToT for AMCA Jet Engine

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s ambition to develop a next-generation stealth fighter under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has gained momentum as the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) sets uncompromising terms for engine development. GTRE has made it clear that any foreign collaboration on the AMCA engine must include full Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and

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India Boosts Kaveri Engine Funding for Ghatak, Tejas Mk2

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

India’s indigenous jet engine development has received a major boost, with the government approving additional funding to fast-track the Kaveri engine program. This renewed investment aims to accelerate the development of both the Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) and the more advanced Kaveri 2.0. Both variants are essential to future combat aviation platforms such as the

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India Advances Air Defence with Indigenous VSHORADS Procurement

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The Indian government has initiated the procurement process for the next-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), aiming to bolster the nation’s air defence capabilities. The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 48 launchers, 48 night-vision sights, 85 missiles, and one missile test station under the “Buy”

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NIA Probes Use of Banned Chinese Tech in Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe into the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead, including a Nepalese national. As the investigation progresses, a new technological link has emerged pointing toward the use of banned Chinese devices and apps by the terrorists involved. Among the seized items is a […]

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DRDO Successfully Tests High-Altitude Airship

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

In a major breakthrough for India’s aerial surveillance capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the maiden flight-trials of a Stratospheric Airship Platform. The trial was conducted at a test site in Madhya Pradesh and marked the first time such a platform developed indigenously reached stratospheric altitude. The

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Pakistani Ranger Detained by BSF Amid Escalating Border Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

In a development that underscores escalating hostilities between India and Pakistan, the Border Security Force (BSF) detained a Pakistani Ranger in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district on May 3, 2025. The apprehension comes against the backdrop of soaring bilateral tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The

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US Approves $131M Maritime Surveillance Equipment Sale to India

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In a significant move to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States has approved a potential sale of maritime surveillance equipment to India, valued at approximately $131 million. This development underscores the deepening defense ties between the two nations and their shared commitment to maintaining stability in the region. The proposed sale

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Amit Shah Vows to Hunt Down Pahalgam Attack Perpetrators

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has issued a strong warning to the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, declaring that the government will ensure each of them is brought to justice. Addressing a gathering in New Delhi, Shah said, “We will hunt down each and every perpetrator,” while reaffirming the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. […]