Defence National

MO Reviews Tejas Progress Amid GE Engine Delays

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme is under intensified scrutiny by the Prime Minister’s Office due to continuous delays in deliveries of GE-supplied F404 engines. These hold-ups have slowed down aircraft handovers from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), raising concerns about the Indian Air Force’s squadron strength. Tejas Delays The central challenge

Defence National

Defence Manufacturing Poised to Propel India as Global Power

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

In an exclusive Times of India interview, political strategist Ram Madhav highlighted the strategic importance of the country’s defence manufacturing sector. He stated, “Manufacturing capability in the defence sector can become a key driver of India’s economic growth and global standing.” This sentiment captures the government’s vision: leveraging indigenous production not

Defence National

INS Mahendragiri to Join Indian Navy by Early 2026

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

India’s maritime capabilities are set to receive a major boost as the indigenously built INS Mahendragiri, the final vessel under Project 17A, is on track to join the Indian Navy by February 2026. The stealth frigate is currently undergoing outfitting and trials at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai. INS Mahendragiri: Final Project 17A […]

Defence National

India to Raise Defence Spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India is preparing to increase its defence expenditure to approximately 2.5% of GDP as part of its upcoming five-year strategic plan. This shift, confirmed by Defence Secretary Raj Kumar Singh, signals a firm commitment to bolstering national security, advancing indigenous defence production, and modernising military capabilities in line with global threats and regional

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Warns “Peace Is an Illusion,” Calls for Constant Vigilance

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a pointed address on July 7 at the Defence Accounts Department’s Controllers’ Conference in New Delhi, stating that “peace time is an illusion,” and that India must remain perpetually ready to face sudden disruptions—even during periods of calm. Peace Illusion Singh underscored the unpredictability of global affairs, citing recent

Defence National

India Denies Pakistan’s “Rafales” Claim, Defence Sec Sets Record Straight

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India has firmly denied Pakistan’s recent claims that multiple Rafale fighter jets were deployed near the border. Responding to the allegation, Defence Secretary George Kurian clarified that the assertion of “Rafales in the plural” was “absolutely not correct,” dismissing it as misinformation. Rafale jets India operates a fleet of 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from […]

Defence National

India’s First ATAGS Regiment to Be Battle‑Ready by Feb 2027

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

India’s artillery modernization program is set for a major milestone as the first regiment of the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) will be ready for operational deployment by February 2027. This regiment will comprise 18 long-range 155 mm/52 caliber howitzers and forms part of the Army’s ambitious Artillery Profile 2027, designed to replace legacy […]

Defence

IAF Considers Israeli Air LORA Missile for Precision Strikes

By Editor - News Desk July 6, 2025

The Indian Air Force is evaluating the acquisition of Israel Aerospace Industries’ advanced Air‑LORA ballistic missile to significantly enhance its long-range strike capabilities. The Air‑LORA, an air‑launched variant of the LORA missile, offers a range of up to 400 km with precision guidance, enabling deep‑strike potential against heavily defended targets without exposing

Defence

India Offers LR‑LACM Missile to Greece, Turkey Sounds Alarm

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Turkish media has reacted with alarm after unverified reports surfaced that India “unofficially” offered its indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile (LR‑LACM) to Greece. This dramatic claim comes amid shifting defence tie dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as India deepens military cooperation with Greece—whose maritime dispute

Defence

UK Engineers Fly to Kerala to Repair Stranded F‑35B

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

A team of 24 technical experts from the UK has arrived in Kerala to repair a British Royal Navy F‑35B stealth fighter jet that made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14. The aircraft, part of the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group, was grounded due to hydraulic failure and remains parked under […]