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India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Industry Ties

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defence-industrial cooperation after high-level talks in New Delhi. The meeting, part of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, focused on expanding strategic collaboration and boosting long-term defence partnerships between the two nations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a stable and rules-based

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Safran Begins Work On M88 Engine Maintenance Hub In Hyderabad

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

The French aerospace group Safran has broken ground for a new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad dedicated to its M88 military jet engine — the powerplant for Dassault Rafale fighters. The facility, set up under Safran’s Indian arm, marks a key step in the firm’s plans to deepen its footprint in India’s […]

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France-India JV To Manufacture HAMMER Missiles

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

India’s state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and France’s Safran Electronics & Defence have formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) precision-guided air-to-ground weapon system in India. The agreement was formalised under the guidance of the Ministry of Defence, recognising the collaboration as a key

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Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Vessel INS Mahe

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) series. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai and attended by senior military leadership. The ship will operate under the Western Naval Command. Built With High Indigenous Content INS Mahe has been designed […]

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Pakistani Drone Spotted Over India’s Samba District

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A drone identified as coming from Pakistani territory was observed hovering over Regal village in the Ghagwal area of the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir late Friday. The device appeared from the direction of the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan, remained in Indian airspace for a few minutes and then returned across the border, […]

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Doval Urges Stronger Regional Security Network

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called for a stronger regional security architecture to address evolving threats, as he opened a high-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in New Delhi. He described the current global environment as “rapidly changing and challenging” and stressed that regional partnerships must be bolstered to meet shared security

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Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

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US Approves Up to $93 Million Arms Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved a potential arms sale to India worth about $93 million, which includes the purchase of the FGM‑148 Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur M982A1 precision-guided artillery projectiles. The package comprises an estimated $45.7 million for the Javelin system and around $47.1 million for the Excalibur rounds. Components and Strategic

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Army and IAF to Deploy 16 Indigenous Anti-Drone Systems

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have approved the procurement of 16 new indigenous drone detection and interdiction systems capable of neutralising hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at ranges up to 2 kilometres. These systems utilise laser-based technology developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and aim to enhance the country’s

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CDS Raps Defence Companies Over Delays and Claims

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has criticised India’s defence industry for failing to deliver emergency procurements on time and for exaggerating the level of indigenous content in their products. Speaking in New Delhi, he urged companies to “show a bit of nationalism and patriotism” rather than just focusing on profits. Key Concerns […]