Rafale Marine Makes First Landing on INS Vikrant

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2026

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A Rafale Marine fighter aircraft successfully completed its first landing aboard India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on October 29, 2026, marking an important milestone in the Indian Navy’s efforts to introduce the French-built combat jet into service. The aircraft

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Rajnath Offers India’s Defence Expertise to ASEAN

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

India is prepared to share its operational experience in combating terrorism with ASEAN countries and their defence partners, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Addressing the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines, Singh highlighted India’s experience in tackling cross-border terrorism and

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India Clears ₹2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Proposals

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved in principle military procurement proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore. Announced on October 26, 2026, the approvals cover advanced weapons, helicopters, drones, artillery and naval platforms for the three armed services, with nearly 82% of the proposed

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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Gets Extension

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

The Central government has approved a one-year extension for Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, allowing him to continue in office until October 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier. The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, ahead of the scheduled completion of his […]

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Ex-CIA Chief Urges India to Revamp War Strategy

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director General David Petraeus has urged India to rapidly modernise its military strategy to address evolving threats from China and Pakistan. Speaking at the World Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Friday, October 23, Petraeus described the possibility of a two-front conflict as India’s biggest security challenge and emphasised

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Two Arunachal LAC Sectors Remain Sensitive

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

Two sensitive stretches along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, Asaphila and Longju, remain under close military monitoring amid differing perceptions of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Defence sources said on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that the situation in both sectors was stable despite periodic face-offs between Indian and Chinese patrols. No violent

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MEA Blames China for Arunachal Border Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2026

India has said that Chinese troops periodically disrupt peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by deviating from established patrolling patterns. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued the statement on Friday, October 23, 2026, following remarks by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapur confirming continuing face-offs with

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Kupwara Encounter Near LoC, Security Operation On

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

An encounter broke out between security forces and suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, October 17, 2026, after Indian Army personnel detected suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC). The exchange of fire occurred in the Jumgund area of the Keran sector in north Kashmir, prompting a security operation. Kupwara […]

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Four Killed in PoK Blast Near Poonch LoC

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

Four people were killed in a powerful explosion near the Line of Control opposite Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on October 12, with Indian security sources describing them as Pakistani infiltrators, including an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba commander. However, separate reports from the Pakistan-administered side identified the deceased as local villagers. Four Killed in

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India Plans Major Defence Procurement Overhaul

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2026

India is preparing a major overhaul of defence procurement and research, with the government targeting faster acquisitions, deeper private-sector participation and structural reforms within the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Defence Procurement Reforms Move to Highest Levels Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said several major acquisition programmes,