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IAF Expands BrahMos NG Integration to MiG-29, Mirage, Tejas

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a major boost to India’s precision strike capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to arm its MiG-29, Mirage 2000, and HAL Tejas fighter jets with the next-generation BrahMos missile, known as BrahMos-NG. This decision follows the successful integration of the missile with the Su-30MKI, currently the IAF’s premier multirole fighter. The BrahMos-NG […]

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Indian Army’s T-90 Bhishma Tanks Get DRDO Underwater Upgrade

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Indian Army’s T-90 Bhishma main battle tanks have been equipped with cutting-edge underwater maneuvering capabilities developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This enhancement allows the tanks to operate submerged in water up to five meters deep for a duration of up to one hour, drastically improving their battlefield flexibility in

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Tejas Mk1A Nears Combat Readiness with AASM HAMMER Integration

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, the Tejas Mk1A, is nearing full operational capability following the successful integration of the French-origin AASM HAMMER precision-guided munitions. This upgrade significantly enhances the aircraft’s offensive capabilities and represents a major milestone in India’s fighter jet modernization journey. Developed by Safran

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3,000 Agniveers Prove Mettle in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

In a decisive demonstration of courage and capability, over 3,000 Agniveers—young soldiers recruited under the Agnipath scheme—successfully participated in Operation Sindoor, India’s massive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. From May 7 to May 10, these Agniveers manned frontline air defence systems to repel missile and drone

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Army Denies Air Defence Gun Deployment at Golden Temple

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Indian Army has categorically denied allegations that air defence guns were deployed inside the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar during Operation Sindoor. In an official statement issued on May 20, 2025, the Army clarified that no air defence assets or personnel were stationed within the temple complex at any point during the military operation. […]

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Indian Army: No Expiry Date on Ceasefire with Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

The Indian Army has issued a firm clarification stating that there is no expiry date on the current military ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. This comes in response to reports emerging from Pakistan that claimed the ceasefire is being extended periodically. The Army reiterated that the agreement remains in force indefinitely, subject to Pakistan’s behavior. Ceasefire

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DRDO to Transfer Mk-IIA 30kW Laser Weapon Tech to Private Sector

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to transfer its Mk-IIA 30kW laser directed energy weapon (DEW) technology to the private sector. This move comes as the Indian Army shows increasing operational interest in deploying laser-based weapons to counter modern aerial

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Adani Defence and Sparton to Build India’s First Indigenous Sonobuoy Systems

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a landmark development for India’s maritime security and defence manufacturing capabilities, Adani Defence & Aerospace has announced a strategic partnership with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Elbit Systems. The collaboration will lead to the production of India’s first indigenously developed sonobuoy systems, critical for

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China Gave Pakistan Satellite and Radar Support: Indian Defence Group

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

In a significant revelation that has raised eyebrows within Indian strategic circles, an Indian defence think tank has claimed that China provided satellite intelligence and radar support to Pakistan during the recent military tensions with India. The assertion was made by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), a New Delhi-based organisation backed by the […]

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HAL Unveils 5-Year Plan for Su-30MKI Super-30 Upgrades

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched an ambitious five-year roadmap to modernize 84 Su-30MKI fighter jets of the Indian Air Force under the highly anticipated “Super-30” upgrade program. The initiative aims to transform the frontline Russian-origin aircraft into a more lethal, network-centric, and self-reliant platform to meet evolving battlefield demands.