Indian Army Deploys Polaris RZR Pro 4×4 ATVs in Sikkim

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

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The Indian Army has deployed Polaris RZR Pro 4×4 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in Sikkim, strengthening its mobility in the region’s challenging terrain. These newly inducted ATVs are designed to operate efficiently in high-altitude, rugged landscapes, offering enhanced maneuverability and

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India Sets Ambitious Tejas Production Targets for HAL

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

India has set ambitious new production targets for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to accelerate the delivery of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Under the new directive, HAL will produce 12 Tejas jets in 2025, followed by an increase to 20 per year from 2026. The move aims to bolster […]

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L&T Explores Fighter Jet Manufacturing to Address IAF’s Aircraft Shortage

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

India’s defense sector is witnessing significant developments as private enterprises explore opportunities to bolster the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities. Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a prominent Indian multinational engaged in engineering and construction, has expressed interest in entering the fighter jet manufacturing arena. This move aims to

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Russia Offers Technology Transfer to India for S-400 Components Amid Delivery Delays

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

Russia has proposed a technology transfer agreement to India to enable local manufacturing of critical S-400 air defense system components. This move comes as a response to ongoing delivery delays of the remaining two squadrons of the system, ensuring India’s air defense readiness and supply chain security. S-400 Delivery Delays and India’s Air Defense Strategy […]

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IAF Plans Fighter Jet Induction; F-15EX Joins Global Tender

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is accelerating its plans to acquire 114 multirole fighter aircraft (MRFA) to strengthen its aerial combat capabilities. The induction is expected to take place within the next four to five years, aiming to fill the gap left by the phasing out of older fighter squadrons and ensuring operational readiness in […]

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Private Sector Delivers Key Component for Tejas Mark-1A Fighter

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the private sector has delivered the first rear fuselage for the Tejas Mark-1A fighter jet to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This milestone underscores the growing collaboration between public and private sectors in strengthening the nation’s defense manufacturing capabilities.

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L&T Eyes Fighter Jet Production to Support IAF

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a leading private-sector defense manufacturer in India, has expressed its interest in establishing a production line for indigenous fighter jets. This initiative is aimed at addressing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) growing aircraft shortage, which has become a critical concern for national security. “We are fully prepared to manufacture

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Russia Offers Su-57 Stealth Fighter for Joint Production

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2025

Russia has proposed a strategic partnership with India, offering its advanced Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter for joint production. A senior Russian official described the offer as a highly beneficial deal, highlighting the aircraft’s superior capabilities. “We have the best machine – Su-57,” he stated, underlining Russia’s confidence in the jet’s

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DRDO’s LRAShM: India’s Hypersonic Leap in Missile Technology

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), a hypersonic glide weapon that reached speeds of Mach 10, or approximately 12,144 kilometers per hour. This advancement positions India among a select group of nations possessing advanced

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India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for T-72 Tank Engines

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India has entered into a $248 million agreement with Russia’s state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, to procure advanced engines for the Indian Army’s T-72 battle tanks. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance the operational capabilities of India’s armored forces by upgrading the powerplants of these mainstay combat vehicles. Enhancing