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Six Operation Sindoor Martyrs Named

By BPN News Desk
The government has officially named six Indian military personnel killed during Operation Sindoor, marking the first formal public acknowledgement of the armed forces’ fatalities in the May 2025 cross-border military campaign. Operation Sindoor Casualty Names The names have been placed in the Roll of Honour section of the National War Memorial. The six personnel include
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AMCA Engine Deal Hits GE Price Hurdle

By BPN News Desk
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has reportedly hit a commercial hurdle after engine negotiations with GE Aerospace slowed over pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing terms. AMCA Engine Deal Faces Price Roadblock Negotiations for the GE F414 engine, expected to power the initial AMCA variant, have reportedly stalled after GE quoted a price
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US Clears Apache, M777 Support For India

By BPN News Desk
The United States has formally moved ahead with proposed support packages for India’s Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, strengthening defence maintenance and operational readiness between the two countries. US India Defence Support Package Approved The proposed Foreign Military Sales support package is valued at about $428.2 million, covering
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PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms in Kolkata, calling the event a major step in India’s push for defence self-reliance and stronger maritime capability. PM Modi Commissions Three Naval Ships The three platforms commissioned into the Indian Navy include the advanced stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, the large survey vessel
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IAF AN-32 Aircraft Accident In Assam

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An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at Air Force Station Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. Emergency teams were deployed at the airbase, while the IAF ordered an inquiry to determine the cause of the incident. IAF AN-32 Aircraft Accident In Jorhat The AN-32, a military transport aircraft operated […]
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DRDO Tests Next-Gen Defence Systems

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DRDO has successfully demonstrated multiple next-generation defence technologies, including multi-layered ballistic missile defence and a medium-range naval anti-ship missile. The trials were conducted on June 10 and 11, marking a major step in strengthening India’s ability to counter advanced missile and maritime threats. DRDO Ballistic Missile Defence Test The Defence
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India Sends Request For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk
India has sent a formal Letter of Request to France for the proposed procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with technology transfer, local manufacturing and Indian weapon integration expected to be key parts of the negotiations. India France Rafale Jet Deal The proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale jets is being […]
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Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight

By BPN News Desk
India’s first locally assembled Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, marking a major milestone for the country’s defence aviation manufacturing programme. Made In India C295 Completes Test Flight The first “Made in India” Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully conducted its
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India Nuclear Arsenal Reaches 190 Warheads

By BPN News Desk
India’s nuclear arsenal has increased to an estimated 190 warheads, widening its lead over Pakistan’s estimated 170 warheads, according to the latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. India Nuclear Arsenal Estimate The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates that India had around 190 nuclear warheads as of January 2026, up from earlier assessments.
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India Tests RudraM-II Missile Successfully

By BPN News Desk
India has successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform, marking another important step in strengthening the country’s advanced strike capability. DRDO And IAF Test RudraM-II Missile The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force conducted the flight tests of the RudraM-II