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India, France to Sign Mega Rafale Marine Fighter Jets Deal

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2025

India and France are set to sign a landmark ₹63,000 crore defense deal today for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a move poised to significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s operational prowess. The new fighters are intended to strengthen the air power capabilities of India’s premier aircraft carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. […]

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HAL, L&T, Tata to Accelerate Tejas Mk1A Deliveries

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2025

In a major boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing ambitions, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has partnered with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Aerospace to accelerate the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. This collaboration is designed to meet the growing operational requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and strengthen India’s

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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Achieves Milestone with CE20 Engine Test

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

India’s ambitious human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, moved a crucial step closer to reality as ISRO achieved a major milestone with the successful hot test of the CE20 engine. Conducted at the High Altitude Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, this test validates significant enhancements in the cryogenic engine’s performance essential for the

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India Retaliates After LoC Firing Post Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated. Late Thursday night, Pakistani troops initiated unprovoked firing along the Line of Control, prompting swift and strong retaliation from Indian forces. Military officials confirmed that India responded “effectively” and that no

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Security Forces Seize Arms Cache in Manipur Operations

By BPN News Desk April 22, 2025

Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency efforts, leading to the successful recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition during joint operations conducted from April 13 to 19, 2025. The operations were carried out by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, Manipur Police, and were supported by personnel from the CRPF, BSF, and ITBP. […]

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IAF to Arm Rafale Jets with Indigenous Astra Missiles

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2025

In a significant boost to its air combat capabilities and self-reliance goals, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to integrate indigenous Astra Mk1 and Mk2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs) onto its Rafale fighter jets. This marks a strategic shift away from imported French MICA missiles currently deployed on the aircraft. The move is part […]

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Indian Army Bolsters Border Defense with New Laser Anti-Drone Systems

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

In a significant move to upgrade its aerial threat defense, the Indian Army has approved the acquisition of nine additional laser-based anti-drone systems for deployment along the borders with Pakistan and China. The advanced systems are part of India’s ongoing efforts to counter the increasing threat posed by hostile drones used for surveillance, smuggling, and […]

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India Pushes for Deeper Customization of Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to formally request access to the source code of its Rafale fighter jets from French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, aiming to enhance the aircraft’s capability to integrate indigenous weapons and electronic systems. This move aligns with India’s broader push for strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance in its defense

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CRPF’s CoBRA Commandos Shift Focus to Kashmir Valley

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

In a significant redeployment, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has now tasked its elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) units with counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a strategic shift from their primary role in anti-Maoist operations. Known for their jungle warfare expertise and precision raids in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)

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Kaveri Jet Engine to Get 78.4kN Afterburner Boost, May Match GE F404 Performance

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s indigenous Kaveri jet engine program is set to receive a critical thrust upgrade, with the afterburner power projected to reach 78.4 kiloNewtons (kN). The enhancement, reportedly being pursued in collaboration with the Indo-Russian BrahMos Aerospace venture, could allow the engine to deliver performance comparable to the American GE F404 — the powerplant currently