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India to Conduct Mock Drills in Four Pakistan-Bordering States

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

India will conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills on May 29, 2025, in four states that share a border with Pakistan: Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The drills are designed to assess and enhance the emergency preparedness of civil administration, medical infrastructure, and local security agencies in regions considered high-risk due to proximity

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BSF Releases Video of Pakistani Soldiers Fleeing During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) has released dramatic new visuals from Operation Sindoor, showing Pakistani Rangers abandoning their posts during precision Indian strikes. The video, recorded between May 8 and 10, captures key moments of the operation along the International Border, specifically targeting terror infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack of

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India Reactivates Kailashahar Airbase to Counter Chinese Moves

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2025

India has decided to revive the defunct Kailashahar airbase in Tripura, a strategic installation used during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, as part of a proactive response to Bangladesh’s collaboration with China on military infrastructure. This move is seen as a direct counter to Bangladesh’s decision to upgrade the World War II-era Lalmonirhat airbase with

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INS Brahmaputra Set to Sail Again After 2024 Fire

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

After being written off by many following a major fire incident in July 2024, the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra is set to return to service by mid-2026. This turnaround is the result of sustained restoration efforts, demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to maintaining combat readiness and asset recovery. INS Brahmaputra Restoration Progress Following

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HAL Nears 500 ALH Dhruv Units, Eyes 143 More Orders

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is on the verge of a historic production milestone, with expectations of 143 additional orders for its indigenously developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. The upcoming orders from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force could push total production well past the 500-unit mark, reflecting India’s growing reliance on homegrown

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Nibe Limited Secures $17.52M Israeli Defence Contract

By BPN News Desk May 25, 2025

  In a landmark moment for India’s defence exports, Nibe Limited has won a $17.52 million export order from an Israeli defence technology company for the supply of advanced Universal Rocket Launchers. This contract marks one of the most significant international deals secured by the Indian defence manufacturer, boosting its global footprint in the high-tech […]

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Reliance Defence, Rheinmetall Sign Pact for Artillery and Explosives

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s defense manufacturing sector, Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has signed a strategic partnership with German defense major Rheinmetall AG to produce and supply artillery shells and explosives. The pact is a step forward in India’s ongoing efforts to bolster indigenous defense production under the ‘Make in India’

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IAF Hits Deep: AWACS, JF-17, F-16s Destroyed in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a bold and unprecedented aerial offensive, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a series of deep-penetration strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. The operation resulted in the destruction of key Pakistani aerial assets including an AWACS aircraft, JF-17 Thunder, two F-16 jets, and a C-130J transport aircraft. The strikes, carried out 300 […]

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India Set to Test Extended-Range BrahMos Air Variant

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

India is preparing for a major test of the extended-range BrahMos air-launched cruise missile in the Indian Ocean region between May 23 and 24, 2025. This high-precision strike weapon, developed by BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya—is seen as a game-changer in boosting India’s deterrence capabilities and expanding the

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GE to Double F404 Engine Output for HAL by 2027

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter jet program, GE Aerospace has committed to ramping up production of the F404-IN20 engines to 24 units per year by 2027. These engines power the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets being produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a crucial part of India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. […]