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India, US Defence Chiefs to Meet in Malaysia

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is aimed at easing recent strain in bilateral ties and is the first such face-to-face discussion between the two leaders. Agenda Focus According to officials, the discussions will cover India’s […]

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President Murmu Flies In Rafale Fighter From Ambala

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a sortie in a Dassault Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. This was her second flight in a frontline combat aircraft, following her earlier sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI from Tezpur in April 2023. Significance Of The Sortie The flight makes President Murmu the first […]

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HAL And Russia’s UAC Join Hands For Production Of Civil Jet SJ-100

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The agreement was formalised in Moscow on October 27, marking a key step in boosting India’s indigenous aircraft production capacity. What the MoU Covers Under the pact, HAL will […]

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India and US Near $4 Billion Deal For Six More P-8I

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The Indian Navy is on the verge of finalising a deal of approximately US $4 billion for the acquisition of six additional P‑8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) via Boeing. This would raise the Indian Navy’s P-8I fleet from 12 to 18 aircraft. Strategic Importance The P-8I is […]

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India to Conduct Major Tri-Services Exercise ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Exercise Trishul, a large-scale tri-services military drill, is slated to begin from October 30 and run through November 10, involving the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, in the strategically sensitive western frontier and coastal zones of India. The exercise will test integrated operations in multi-domain warfare including amphibious landings,

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Terror Module Busted in Delhi, 2 Arrested

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A terror module inspired by the Islamic State (ISIS) has been dismantled by the Delhi Police, resulting in the arrest of two operatives who were allegedly planning a large-scale improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the national capital. Major Threat Averted The arrests were made after coordinated operations across Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. One suspect […]

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India Approves ₹79,000 Cr Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence equipment acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Key Approvals for the Army For the Indian Army, the approvals cover the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk II, Ground Based Mobile ELINT Systems (GBMES), and […]

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New Weapons, Specialist Units To Boost Army’s Capabilities

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Indian Army has completed the creation of 380 specialist drone platoons, codenamed “Ashni.” These units are designed to provide advanced surveillance and combat capabilities using unmanned systems. New Commando Battalions In the next six months, the Army will also raise 25 light commando battalions, to be known as “Bhairav.” These battalions are meant to […]

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Medal Citations Reveal Details of Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

The Indian government has released award citations for wartime gallantry that provide new insights into Operation Sindoor, a four-day military operation carried out from May 7 to May 10. A total of 15 personnel from the armed forces were awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest gallantry decoration, for their roles in the operation. Key Mission Details […]

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“BrahMos Name Alone Makes Some Nervous”: PM Modi’s Diwali Address

By Arun D October 20, 2025

On the occasion of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed personnel of the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa, where he highlighted India’s growing defence-manufacturing strength. He stated that home-grown missile systems like the BrahMos and Akash had played pivotal roles during operational deployments, and remarked: “When some people hear the name BrahMos, it