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India Tests Laser Weapon, Joins Elite Defense League

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

India has marked a major leap in defense technology by successfully testing a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system designed to eliminate aerial threats such as fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, and swarming drones. With this development, India enters an elite group of nations, including the United States, Russia, and China, that have demonstrated such advanced laser-based

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Army JCO Killed in LoC Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

In the early hours of April 12, 2025, the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keri Battalion area near Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir. During the operation, Subedar Kuldeep Chand, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the 9 Punjab Regiment, sustained critical injuries while confronting armed infiltrators. […]

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DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from Su-30 MKI

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

India has achieved a significant milestone in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful testing of the long-range glide bomb ‘Gaurav’. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the bomb was released from the Su-30 MKI aircraft during trials conducted from April 8 to April 10, 2025. ‘Gaurav’ is a 1,000 kg class glide […]

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India Approves ₹63,000 Crore Deal to Acquire 26 Rafale-M Fighter Jets from France

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

In a major step toward enhancing the combat readiness of the Indian Navy, the Indian government has approved a ₹63,000 crore deal to procure 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter jets from France. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This high-value defense acquisition is […]

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India to Launch 52 Surveillance Satellites: Chief of Defence Staff

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2025

India is set to significantly boost its space-based defense capabilities with plans to launch 52 surveillance satellites. These satellites will be dedicated to intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and monitoring activities, forming a crucial part of India’s strategy to strengthen its national security through space assets. The initiative will be executed through

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L&T Proposes Indigenous 110kN Jet Engine Development for Tejas Mk2 and AMCA

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2025

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has put forward a proposal to develop a fully indigenous 110 kilonewton (kN) thrust jet engine intended for India’s upcoming fighter aircraft, including the Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The company expressed confidence in the domestic industry’s ability to take on the challenge, suggesting that a consortium

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India Deploys S-400 Near Siliguri Corridor Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

India has strategically deployed the advanced S-400 Triumf air defense missile system near the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow and critically important strip of land in West Bengal, commonly known as the “Chicken’s Neck.” This corridor connects mainland India to its northeastern states and is flanked by Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, making it one of

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BSF Foils Infiltration Bid, Neutralizes Intruder Along Jammu Border

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

A potential security threat was averted along the International Border in Jammu after the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross into Indian territory. The incident occurred in the Arnia sector during the early hours when vigilant BSF troops noticed suspicious movement near the border fence. According to officials,

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Indian Defence Firm Partners with Israeli Company to Introduce Advanced Drone Camera Technology

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Paras Defence and Space Technologies, a leading Indian defense firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israeli company MicroCon Vision, a subsidiary of the Rafael Group. The agreement designates Paras Defence as the exclusive supplier of advanced drone camera systems in India, marking a significant step toward upgrading the nation’s surveillance and

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Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Poonch, Indian Army Retaliates

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday, triggering a swift and strong response from the Indian Army. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM when Pakistani forces initiated unprovoked firing using small arms and mortars, targeting Indian forward positions in the Poonch sector. Ceasefire […]