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DRDO Successfully Completes Guided Pinaka Weapon System Trials

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System. These tests were conducted across three phases at various field firing ranges to validate Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR). The trials assessed key parameters such as range, accuracy, consistency, and rate of fire in

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India Ships First Akash Air Defence System to Armenia

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

In a significant step for India’s defence export sector, the first Akash air defence missile battery has been shipped to Armenia, marking India’s second missile export. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Akash missile system is designed for surface-to-air defence, capable of targeting fighter jets, cruise missiles,

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India to Test 1,000-Km Anti-Ship Missile Amid Rising Naval Defense Preparedness

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a significant move to bolster its naval capabilities, India is set to test a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile with a strike range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. The missile, which will enable the Indian Navy to target enemy warships and aircraft carriers from great distances, is expected to be tested by the Defence Research and […]

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Indian Armed Forces to Conduct Joint Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2024

Starting Sunday, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force will commence a large-scale tri-services exercise named ‘Poorvi Prahar,’ according to military sources. This joint exercise will be held in the Eastern Command region, focusing on improving interoperability, coordination, and readiness among the three branches of India’s armed forces. Focus on

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Tata WHAPs Engine and Transmission Performance Wins Over Morocco

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

In a notable development in defense acquisitions, Morocco has chosen Tata Motors’ Wheeled Armored Platform (WHAP) over the Chinese Type-08 armored vehicle. A key factor in Morocco’s decision was the superior performance of Tata’s WHAP, featuring a robust 600 horsepower engine and a 4500SP automatic transmission, which proved critical during testing. Key Advantages of

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India Weighs BrahMos Missile Sale to Indonesia Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

India is currently evaluating the sale of its BrahMos supersonic missiles to Indonesia, navigating through a landscape of complex geopolitical tensions and pressure from the United States. The potential deal, which could fortify Indonesia’s defense against regional threats, highlights India’s growing role as a defense exporter while balancing its strategic partnerships

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By BPN News Desk November 5, 2024

In a significant move toward bolstering India’s self-reliance in defense, the Indian Army has inducted 550 units of the indigenously developed ‘Asmi’ machine pistol into its Northern Command. This addition marks a key milestone in the country’s ‘Atmanirbharta’ initiative, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign defense technology. Indigenous

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Indian Army Departs for Joint Exercise Vajra Prahar with U.S.

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2024

A contingent of the Indian Army recently departed for the United States to participate in the joint military exercise, Vajra Prahar, aimed at strengthening the operational coordination and camaraderie between Indian and American armed forces. Held annually, Exercise Vajra Prahar is part of a series of defense cooperation efforts between India and the U.S. that […]

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Indian Army Departs for Indonesia to Begin ‘Garud Shakti’ Joint Exercise

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

An Indian Army Special Forces contingent has departed for Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of Exercise Garud Shakti. Comprising 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), the Indian unit will join 40 Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus) personnel for the two-week exercise. Scheduled from November 1 to November 12, 2024, the exercise

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Indian Army to Resume Patrolling in Depsang After Disengagement

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

The Indian Army is set to resume patrolling in the Depsang plains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, following coordinated efforts at Demchok, according to Army sources. This development follows the recent completion of a mutual disengagement process at these points, restoring troop positions and infrastructure to pre-April 2020 levels after […]