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India Hikes Defence Budget by ₹50,000 Cr After Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Following the execution of Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has announced a substantial increase of ₹50,000 crore in its defence budget for the financial year 2025-26. This revision pushes the total defence outlay beyond ₹7 lakh crore, up from the ₹6.81 lakh crore originally announced in the Union Budget in February 2025. The move comes […]

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Indian Navy Tests Indigenous Mine Amid Maritime Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Indian Navy has successfully tested the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), an indigenously developed underwater weapon system designed to bolster India’s seabed warfare capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the combat firing was conducted in operational conditions, marking a significant milestone in

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Tejas Mk1A Showcased with Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM Missiles

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

India’s indigenous fighter aircraft program marked another major milestone as the Tejas Mk1A was recently spotted in a combat-ready air-to-air configuration, carrying both the Astra Mk-1 and ASRAAM missiles. The development reaffirms the Tejas Mk1A’s role as a key frontline platform in the Indian Air Force’s modernization plans. Enhanced Air-to-Air Configuration The Tejas

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India Jammed Chinese Air Defences Used by Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a remarkable display of electronic warfare and air superiority, the Indian Air Force successfully jammed and bypassed Chinese-supplied air defence systems used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The mission, which ran from May 7 to 10, was launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region that claimed 26 […]

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Lockheed Martin: 96% of C-130J Wings Now Made in India

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Lockheed Martin has publicly praised India’s growing defence manufacturing prowess, revealing that 96% of the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wings are now manufactured in India. This milestone showcases India’s deepening integration into the global aerospace supply chain and marks a major step forward in the country’s self-reliant defence production goals. C-130J Wings

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PM Modi Visits Adampur Airbase, Commends IAF Post-Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 13, 2025

On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Station in Punjab, where he interacted with Indian Air Force personnel just days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. During his visit, the Prime Minister was briefed on key operational details and conveyed his appreciation to the armed forces for […]

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IAF Confirms Precision Strike on Malir Cantonment

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a major escalation under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed a successful strike on Malir Cantonment, a strategic Pakistani military installation near Karachi. The revelation marks one of the deepest air incursions by Indian forces in recent history and underscores the seriousness of India’s retaliation to Pakistan’s sustained cross-border

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DGMO Warns Enemies: ‘One Layer or Another, We Will Hit You’

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a powerful statement reflecting India’s military confidence, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai asserted that any attempt to target Indian airfields or logistics infrastructure would be met with certain failure. His words signalled not only operational readiness but a layered grid of protection that adversaries would struggle to

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Pakistan Military Backed Terrorists, Forced Our Hand: Air Marshal Bharti

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a pointed statement during a special briefing, Air Marshal AK Bharti sharply criticized the Pakistan military for directly interfering in India’s counter-terror operations under Operation Sindoor. His remarks highlighted the growing frustration within India’s armed forces over Pakistan’s continued patronage of terror outfits. “We also reiterated that our

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SC Questions Army on Fewer JAG Posts for Women, Reserves Verdict

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment in a petition challenging the gender imbalance in the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch recruitment process. The case was brought forward by two women candidates who highlighted that despite having higher merit ranks than some selected male candidates, only three positions were allocated for […]