Defence National

GTRE Clears Kaveri Engine Afterburner Upgrade for Tejas Testing

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has secured approval to integrate the Dry Kaveri engine with a newly developed afterburner onto an older Limited Series Production (LSP) variant of the LCA Tejas fighter jet. This marks a major milestone in India’s decades-long effort to build indigenous

Defence National

India Launches Quantum Research Centre for Defence Use

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

India has taken a major stride in quantum technology by inaugurating a state-of-the-art Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Delhi. This facility is poised to play a crucial role in advancing India’s strategic and defence preparedness through the indigenous development of quantum technologies. Located

Defence National

India’s Defence Exports Surge Post Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

India’s defence export ambitions have received a major boost following the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. The operation, which demonstrated the effectiveness of homegrown military systems in a real combat scenario, is being hailed as a turning point in India’s journey toward becoming a global defence exporter. War-Tested Equipment Boosts Buyer Confidence

Defence National

India Achieves Record ₹1.46 Trillion in Defence Production

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

India has recorded its highest-ever domestic defence production, reaching ₹1.46 trillion in the fiscal year 2024–25. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit 2025. This achievement marks a critical step in India’s path to self-reliance in the defence sector and highlights the success of […]

Defence National

IAF Chief Slams Defence Project Delays

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has issued a blunt and urgent warning regarding the chronic delays plaguing India’s defence procurement landscape. In a strongly worded assessment, he stated that “not a single project has been completed on time,” highlighting a systemic failure in meeting deadlines across key defence initiatives. The delays, he said, reflect

Defence National

L and T Eyes Billion-Dollar Defence Growth

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost engineering conglomerates, is setting its sights on building a multi-billion-dollar defence enterprise, leveraging its current ₹6,185 crore ($726 million) defence order book. The company’s aggressive push comes as the Narendra Modi-led government intensifies efforts to modernize India’s military through the Atmanirbhar

Defence National

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

Defence National

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

Defence National

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

Defence National

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