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India Grants Military Emergency Powers Amid Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

As Operation Sindoor continues to reshape India’s military and strategic priorities, the Indian government has empowered the armed forces with fresh emergency financial powers to fast-track procurement of critical defense equipment. A budgetary envelope of ₹40,000 crore has been sanctioned to meet immediate operational needs amid high regional tensions. Strategic Pause in

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Akashteer: India’s New Air Defence Shield

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

India has made a significant leap in its air defence capabilities with the successful deployment of its fully indigenous air defence command system, Akashteer. Developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, the system has already proven its battlefield effectiveness during Operation Sindoor, neutralizing aerial threats

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HAL to Deliver 12 LCA Mk1A Jets to IAF in 2025

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to deliver 12 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) before the end of 2025. The indigenous aircraft program, which had faced earlier delays, is now back on track following the arrival of critical engine components from General Electric (GE) Aerospace. LCA Mk1A Delivery […]

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US Expert: BrahMos Outmatches Chinese-Pak Air Defense

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

In a major endorsement of India’s growing military edge, a leading US war expert has declared that the BrahMos missile system gives India the ability to strike anywhere inside Pakistan, regardless of its Chinese-supplied air defense systems. Colonel (Retd) John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, analyzed […]

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Six Terrorists Killed in Kashmir After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a swift escalation of counter-terror operations, Indian security forces eliminated six terrorists across two districts in Jammu and Kashmir within 48 hours. The back-to-back encounters took place in Shopian and Tral—two regions that have historically served as strongholds for terrorist organizations. The operations reflect India’s intensified internal crackdown

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India Hikes Defence Budget by ₹50,000 Cr After Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Following the execution of Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has announced a substantial increase of ₹50,000 crore in its defence budget for the financial year 2025-26. This revision pushes the total defence outlay beyond ₹7 lakh crore, up from the ₹6.81 lakh crore originally announced in the Union Budget in February 2025. The move comes […]

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Indian Navy Tests Indigenous Mine Amid Maritime Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Indian Navy has successfully tested the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), an indigenously developed underwater weapon system designed to bolster India’s seabed warfare capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the combat firing was conducted in operational conditions, marking a significant milestone in

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Tejas Mk1A Showcased with Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s indigenous fighter aircraft program marked another major milestone as the Tejas Mk1A was recently spotted in a combat-ready air-to-air configuration, carrying both the Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM missiles. The development reaffirms the Tejas Mk1A’s role as a key frontline platform in the Indian Air Force’s modernization plans. Enhanced Air-to-Air Configuration The Tejas

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India Jammed Chinese Air Defences Used by Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a remarkable display of electronic warfare and air superiority, the Indian Air Force successfully jammed and bypassed Chinese-supplied air defence systems used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The mission, which ran from May 7 to 10, was launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region that claimed 26 […]

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Lockheed Martin: 96% of C-130J Wings Now Made in India

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Lockheed Martin has publicly praised India’s growing defence manufacturing prowess, revealing that 96% of the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wings are now manufactured in India. This milestone showcases India’s deepening integration into the global aerospace supply chain and marks a major step forward in the country’s self-reliant defence production goals. C-130J Wings