IAF Air Superiority Key to Operation Sindoor Ceasefire – Swiss Study

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

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The Indian Air Force played a decisive role in establishing air superiority during Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched amid heightened tensions with Pakistan earlier this year. Senior defence officials said the IAF’s control of the airspace significantly shaped the course of the

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S-400 System to Feature at Republic Day Parade 2026

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India will display its S-400 air defence system at the Republic Day parade in 2026, marking the first public showcase of the platform during the national celebrations. The system will be part of a special military tableau highlighting Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation that underscored joint coordination among the armed forces. Significance of […]

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India To Roll Out First Indigenous C-295 Aircraft

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

India will roll out its first domestically built C-295 military transport aircraft by September 2026. The aircraft is being manufactured at the final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat, as part of a joint programme to supply transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Project Details India has ordered 56 C-295 aircraft to replace its ageing […]

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Encounter Breaks Out During Kishtwar Search Operation

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Security forces engaged suspected terrorists during a cordon-and-search operation in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the forested terrain. Soldiers Injured in Exchange of Fire The encounter began when the hiding terrorists opened

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India To Consider Proposal For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

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 Structure And Scope The planned acquisition is expected […]

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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