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Army’s Air Shield Strengthens with Rs 30,000 Cr QRSAM Deal

By BPN News Desk June 10, 2025

The Indian Army is set to receive a significant boost to its indigenous air defence capabilities, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granting its approval for the procurement of two regiments of the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) weapon system. The acquisition, valued at approximately Rs 30,000 crore, marks a major step forward in the […]

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India’s ATAGS Howitzers Deployed in Armenia Signal Defense Partnership

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

India’s Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), a 155 mm/52-caliber howitzer, has officially entered service with the Armenian Armed Forces. Recently surfaced images show the gun system deployed in Armenian camouflage and integrated with MT-LBu armored vehicles, suggesting full operational induction. This marks the first export of India’s premier artillery platform to

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GE Eyes AMCA Engine Deal, Boosts Tejas Jet Support

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

General Electric has confirmed its keen interest in securing the engine contract for India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. Speaking to Indian media, GE CEO Larry Culp emphasized the strategic importance of India to the company and underlined GE’s readiness to support the country’s indigenous stealth fighter program. The AMCA engine partnership

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DRDO Transfers Tech for Nine Defence Systems to Industry

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

In a major stride toward strengthening India’s defence manufacturing base, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred technologies for nine land-based military systems to ten Indian companies. This initiative is part of a larger push to localise defence production and reduce dependency on imports under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

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Taiwan Seeks India’s D4 Anti-Drone System to Counter Chinese UAV Threat

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a notable move reflecting the rising importance of India’s defense technology exports, Taiwan has formally expressed interest in acquiring the D4 anti-drone system developed by India. The request comes amid growing security concerns in Taipei over persistent drone incursions by Chinese forces near its airbases and along its maritime perimeter. The D4 system, developed

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BEL Bags ₹2,323 Crore Order for Navy Missile System Spares

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading Navratna defence public sector enterprise, has secured a major contract valued at ₹2,323 crore for the supply of missile system spares for Indian Navy ships. The order has been placed by two premier Indian shipyards — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE). […]

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Ex-IAF Officer Warns Against Su-57 Acquisition Amid China-Russia Ties

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat has raised concerns regarding India’s potential acquisition of Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter jet. He highlighted that a significant number of electronic components used in the Su-57 are sourced from China, which could pose strategic risks for India. Ahlawat emphasized that in the event of a conflict […]

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Tata to Manufacture Rafale Fuselages in Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In a significant milestone for India’s defense manufacturing ambitions, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has partnered with French aerospace major Dassault Aviation to locally produce the fuselage for the Rafale fighter jet. The facility will be established in Hyderabad and will mark the first time Rafale fuselages are manufactured outside France. This strategic

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BSF Jawan Abducted by Bangladeshis, Freed After Flag Meet

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

A tense cross-border incident unfolded in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district when a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was abducted by Bangladeshi nationals near the Chandni Chowk border outpost. The jawan, identified as Shri Ganesh of the 71st Battalion, was reportedly attempting to intercept a group of infiltrators near the international boundary in Kathalia village when

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Reliance Infra Achieves Milestone in Indigenous 155mm Shells

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Reliance Infrastructure has become the first private Indian company to successfully design and develop next-generation 155mm artillery ammunition. This achievement is a major milestone in India’s efforts to build self-reliant defense capabilities and reduce dependence on imports. The project was developed under the Design-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) initiative, in