Defence National

GE Delivers Fourth Engine to HAL for Tejas Mk1A

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

GE Aerospace has delivered the fourth GE-F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), fulfilling part of a contract signed in 2021. This engine is destined for India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A program. Contract and Delivery Background Under the 2021 agreement, HAL is to receive 99 F404-IN20 engines along with support services. The first […]

Defence National

India Will Not Be Deterred, Says Chief of Defence General

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday affirmed that India would not yield to nuclear coercion. He also called for stronger preparedness against biological threats and radiological contamination. Strong Stance on Nuclear Blackmail Speaking at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre during the 100th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service, Gen Chauhan stated that India

Defence National

Rajnath Singh Leads Farewell To MiG-21 Jets

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 26, 2025, led the farewell ceremony for the MiG-21 fighter jets in Chandigarh, marking the official retirement of the aircraft after more than six decades of service with the Indian Air Force. Final Flypast And Tributes The event featured a flypast by the last MiG-21s and a traditional water […]

Defence National

Rajasthan Man Arrested For Alleged Pakistan Spy

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

A Rajasthan CID (Intelligence) unit has arrested Hanif Khan from Jaisalmer, accusing him of spying for Pakistan’s ISI. He is the fourth person arrested in this district this year on similar charges. Allegations Against The Accused Khan is alleged to have passed confidential military information—such as troop movement and installation details—to Pakistani handlers in

Defence National

IAF To Retire MiG-21 On September 26

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally retire its MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station. The jets will be flown out of squadron service, marking the close of over six decades of service in India’s skies. Last Squadron And Ceremony The final MiG-21s belong to […]

Defence National

India Signs Record Tejas Jet Deal With HAL

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants, along with associated […]

Defence National

Government extends Anil Chauhan’s CDS tenure to May 2026

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Government of India has extended General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs until May 30, 2026, or until further orders. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the proposal on September 24, 2025. The move ensures continuity in leadership at a time when the […]

Defence National

India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

Defence National

BSF to Graduate First Drone Commandos Soon

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) is set to induct its first group of 47 soldiers as “drone commandos” within the next five weeks. The batch is undergoing training at the newly established Drone Warfare School in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Training Program Details The training covers drone piloting, surveillance, combat use of UAVs, and counter-drone operations. […]

Defence National

Chief of Defence Staff: India Struck at 1:30 AM to Spare Civilians

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan explained why India launched its first strikes under Operation Sindoor at 1:30 AM instead of at dawn. He said that while early morning between 5:30 and 6:00 AM could have been tactically ideal, that time coincided with the first Azaan (call to prayer). Striking during that period, he […]