India Approves Emergency Purchase of More Heron MK-II UAVs

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

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India has initiated a fresh round of emergency procurement to acquire additional Heron MK-II unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the armed forces. The move expands earlier inductions by extending the high-end surveillance platform to all three services — the Army, Air Force and Navy. The

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India-UK Armies Deepen Ties as Ajeya Warrior‑25 Ends in Rajasthan

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The eighth edition of the joint military exercise Indian Army and British Army concluded on Sunday at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Bikaner, Rajasthan, after two weeks of intensive training between the two armies. The exercise, held from 17 to 30 November 2025, saw 240 soldiers — equally drawn from both forces — participate […]

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India Rises To 3rd Spot In Asia Power Index 2025

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India has secured the third position in the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index 2025, ranking behind only the United States and China. With a comprehensive score of 40 out of 100, India has, for the first time, crossed the threshold to be officially classified as a “major power” in the index. Economic And Military Strength […]

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India Seals ₹7,995 Crore Deal With US For Navy Copter Support

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India has signed a ₹7,995 crore agreement with the United States for long-term sustainment of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. The package includes spare parts, maintenance assistance, technical support, and training to ensure the fleet remains fully mission-ready. What The Deal Covers The agreement, signed under the US Foreign Military Sales framework,

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Defence Ministry To Seek 20% Budget Hike

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India’s Ministry of Defence is preparing to request up to a 20 percent hike in its budget for the 2026–27 financial year, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has confirmed. The proposal aims to accelerate military modernisation and address emerging strategic challenges. Current Spending Already On Upward Path For 2025–26, the government allocated ₹6.81 lakh crore […]

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India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based

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Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans to deepen its footprint in India’s […]

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France-India JV To Manufacture HAMMER Missiles

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

India’s state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) precision-guided air-to-ground weapon system in India. The agreement was formalised under the guidance of the Ministry of Defence, recognising the collaboration as a key

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Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Vessel INS Mahe

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) series. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai and attended by senior military leadership. The ship will operate under the Western Naval Command. Built With High Indigenous Content INS Mahe has been designed […]

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Pakistani Drone Spotted Over India’s Samba District

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A drone identified as coming from Pakistani territory was observed hovering over Regal village in the Ghagwal area of the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir late Friday. The device appeared from the direction of the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan, remained in Indian airspace for a few minutes and then returned across the border, […]