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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

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Army Chief Celebrates Diwali With Troops at Forward Posts

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited forward deployment zones in the Central Sector along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to celebrate the Diwali festival with serving personnel. The visit included high-altitude posts in the Kumaon region and surrounding border outposts. Operational readiness emphasised During the visit, General Dwivedi received briefings

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Rajnath Singh Warns Pakistan, Claims Full Range for BrahMos

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned that every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the striking range of India’s BrahMos missiles. Speaking at a flag-off ceremony for the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the new unit in Lucknow, he called Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. Milestone in Indigenous Defence […]

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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