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India Fifth-Largest Military Spender In 2025

By BPN News Desk
India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion India’s military expenditure rose by 8.9% in 2025, placing it behind the United […]
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India-Germany Submarine Deal Nears Signing

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India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a long-pending submarine agreement, with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying the deal could be signed within the next three months. The proposed project would deepen defence cooperation between the two countries and support India’s naval modernisation plans at a time of growing strategic focus on the […]
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GE-HAL F414 Engine Deal Moves Closer

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India and the United States have moved closer to a major fighter jet engine co-production arrangement, with GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited reaching agreement on technical matters related to the F414 engine programme. The development is being described as a significant step toward manufacturing advanced fighter jet engines in India and deepening defence
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Army Delayed Op Sindoor Strike for Namaz

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Army Delayed Op Sindoor Strike for Namaz Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said the Indian Army deliberately adjusted the timing of a strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid interrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. The disclosure came during a podcast interaction in which he explained that the operation had flexible timing, but commanders chose […]
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DAC May Clear S-400, BrahMos Defence Deals

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India’s Defence Acquisition Council is expected to consider a series of major procurement proposals covering air defence, strike capability, transport aircraft and new-age unmanned systems, in what could become one of the most significant defence clearance rounds of the year. DAC May Clear Major Defence Deals The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is […]
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India To Buy Five More S-400 Air Defence Systems

By BPN News Desk
India is planning to procure five additional S-400 air defence systems from Russia, strengthening its long-range missile defence capability amid rising global security tensions. The move follows the operational deployment of the system during Operation Sindoor, where it played a key role in India’s defensive posture. India Expands S-400 Air Defence Procurement India is
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INS Anjadip Commissioned At Chennai Port

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The Indian Navy on Friday commissioned INS Anjadip, a fast attack craft designed for anti-submarine and coastal defence operations, at Chennai Port. The induction of the vessel marks a further step in strengthening India’s maritime security and coastal surveillance capabilities. INS Anjadip Commissioned At Chennai Port INS Anjadip was formally inducted into the Indian Navy