India To Consider Proposal For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

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The Centre is expected to soon consider the Indian Air Force’s proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France as part of its long-pending fighter acquisition plan. The proposal is likely to be taken up by the Defence Acquisition Council, which clears major defence purchases. Deal

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Army Chief Says Veterans Are Being Integrated

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, said on Wednesday that the Indian Army is actively integrating veterans into the country’s national security framework. He spoke about the continued contribution of former service members to security and development efforts. Support And Welfare Measures General Dwivedi highlighted ongoing efforts to improve welfare,

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Army Activates Counter-Drone Measures Along LoC in Rajouri

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The Indian Army activated counter-drone measures along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after suspected drones were detected near forward areas, officials said. Troops responded swiftly to the aerial activity as part of heightened border surveillance. Drone Sightings and Immediate Response Army units observed multiple suspected drones briefly

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India Calls 1963 Pak-China Shaksgam Pact Illegal

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reiterated on January 13, 2026 that India considers the 1963 boundary agreement between Pakistan and China over the Shaksgam Valley to be illegal and unacceptable. He said India has never recognised the pact and rejects any actions taken under it. India’s Territorial Position Gen. Dwivedi said at a press […]

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Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]

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Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan’s Failures: CDS

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has said that Pakistan’s recent constitutional and military leadership changes were forced by failures exposed during Operation Sindoor. He stated that the operation revealed serious shortcomings in Pakistan’s military and decision-making structures, prompting hurried reforms. Speaking at a strategic forum, General

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Air Chief Urges Timely Delivery by Aircraft Makers

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has stressed that aircraft manufacturers must adhere strictly to delivery timelines, warning that delays directly impact the operational readiness of the force. Speaking at an interaction with defence industry stakeholders, the Air Chief said timely induction of platforms is critical at a time when the […]

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Rajnath Singh Commissions Coast Guard Pollution Vessel

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel at a ceremony in Goa. The induction marks a key step in strengthening India’s maritime environmental protection and coastal security capabilities. Role and Capabilities of the Vessel The newly commissioned vessel is designed to respond to

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DRDO Weapons Played Key Role in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said weapons and systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation played a decisive role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh said indigenous defence technologies significantly boosted the confidence and operational effectiveness of the armed

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DRDO Successfully Tests Two Pralay Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]