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“BrahMos Stands for Self-Reliance,” Says CM Yogi

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described the BrahMos missile system as a strong example of India’s defence self-reliance. He highlighted the importance of its production unit in Lucknow, saying it contributes both to national security and to economic growth. Local Production Boosts Defence Strength Adityanath praised the Lucknow unit, developed

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HAL Provided 24×7 Support in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) extended round-the-clock support to the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor. The aerospace major kept fighter jets and helicopters mission-ready at various operational sites. Continuous Maintenance for IAF According to Singh, HAL staff worked tirelessly to ensure that IAF

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HAL’s Third Tejas Line Boosts India’s Aerospace Power

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has set up a third production line for the LCA Tejas at its Nashik facility, augmenting its existing two lines in Bengaluru. This expansion is expected to raise the total aircraft manufacturing capacity from 16 to 24 jets per year. Strategic autonomy advanced This move aligns with India’s aim of defence […]

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India Eyes Selling Akash Missile System to Brazil

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India is exploring a major defense export to Brazil by offering its Akash surface-to-air missile system. The proposal comes as Brazil seeks an advanced air defense solution and may use this as part of its broader upgrade plans. Performance and Appeal India is leveraging the battle-tested reputation of the Akash missile system, especially its performance […]

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India Says Pakistan Suffers Over 100 Losses in Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, has said that over 100 Pakistani casualties took place along the Line of Control (LoC) during Operation Sindoor. He cited the figure by pointing to the number of posthumous awards announced by Pakistan. The announcement was made in the context of India’s “decisive response” to the […]

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India, France Army Chiefs Reaffirm Defence Ties

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met his French counterpart General Pierre Schill on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference 2025. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic partnership between India and France. Areas of Cooperation During discussions, both sides agreed to expand joint training exercises, strengthen

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CDS Chauhan Warns India Can’t Tolerate Nuclear Threat

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has issued a stern message to Pakistan, saying that India will not tolerate even the threat of a nuclear strike. Speaking on the lessons from recent operations, he criticised Islamabad’s reliance on nuclear deterrence as a shield for supporting terrorism. He emphasised that India has demonstrated both the […]

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Two Terrorists Killed in Kupwara LoC Firefight

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Late Monday night, heavy firing and multiple blasts were reported from the Machil and Dudniyal sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to Army officials, the gunfire began when troops noticed suspicious movement close to the border fence. Infiltration Attempt Foiled When the suspected infiltrators were challenged, they

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India, Australia Sign Three Key Defence Pacts

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles signed three agreements during Singh’s visit to Australia. The pacts include cooperation on submarine search and rescue, mechanisms for sharing classified defence information, and the establishment of regular joint staff talks between the two militaries. Strategic Cooperation Deepened The

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India, UK Sign Missile Deal Worth £350 Million

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have finalized a defence contract worth £350 million (about USD 468 million / ≈ ₹4,136 crore) for the supply of lightweight multirole missiles to the Indian Army. The missiles will be manufactured by Thales at its Northern Ireland facility, which also produces similar systems for Ukraine. Strategic Importance The deal […]