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Russia Offers India Six Refurbished Kilo‑Class Subs with Kalibr Missiles

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Russia has reportedly proposed to India a strategic naval deal: the acquisition of six refurbished Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines, equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles boasting a range of 1,500 km. If accepted, this deal would enhance India’s underwater strike capabilities and solidify maritime deterrence in the region. Kilo Submarines The Kilo-class

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Tejas Mk1A to Use Uttam Radar from 41st Jet Onwards

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat has officially confirmed that India’s homegrown Uttam Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar will be integrated into the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets starting from the 41st aircraft. This announcement clarifies recent confusion over whether Israeli radar systems would be used throughout the entire production run. Tejas Radar The

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India Seeks Faster Delivery of GE F404 Engines for Tejas Jets

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

India has formally requested the United States to expedite the delivery of GE F404-IN20 engines, a critical component for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk‑1 and Mk‑1A fleets. The appeal was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during high-level talks with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, amid growing concerns over production bottlenecks caused […]

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Army Chief in Bhutan Amid Renewed Chinese Activity in Doklam

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

India’s Chief of Army Staff has travelled to Bhutan on a crucial visit aimed at bolstering military cooperation at a time when China is reportedly stepping up its infrastructure build-up in the sensitive Doklam region. The visit comes amid renewed Chinese construction, road upgrades, and military fortification activities that have raised fresh concerns in New […]

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Nearly Half of Funds for J&K Border Bunkers Remain Unused

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a concerning revelation, a Right to Information (RTI) query has exposed that nearly half of the central government’s funds allocated for constructing underground bunkers along the border districts of Jammu & Kashmir remain unused. Between 2020–21 and 2024–25, the Centre allocated ₹242.77 crore, yet only ₹129.68 crore, or 53.4%, has been spent. This underutilisation

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Indian Defence Attache Claims Jets Lost in Op Sindoor Amid Political Constraints

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

A recently disclosed statement from India’s defence attaché has revealed that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, but was constrained from deploying full military capability due to political directives. The revelation sheds light on the impact of political decisions on operational strategy and asset deployment in sensitive military missions.

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Security Forces Hunt Down JeM Militants in J&K’s Basantgarh

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

Security forces have intensified a joint counter-insurgency operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, targeting three Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists believed to be hiding in the forested region of Basantgarh. The operation, launched after a fierce gunfight on June 26 that resulted in the killing of one militant identified as Haider alias “Maulvi”, is being

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Navy Employee Arrested for Spying for Pakistan During ‘Operation Sindoor’

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A civilian employee working with the Indian Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan, allegedly sharing sensitive information during the recent “Operation Sindoor” anti-terror strikes. The arrest was made following a detailed intelligence-led investigation by India’s security agencies, which uncovered suspicious communications and data transfers to

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Encounter Erupts in Udhampur as Amarnath Yatra Nears

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

A high-stakes encounter erupted in the Basantgarh region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday morning, just days before the commencement of the annual Amarnath Yatra. The joint operation, codenamed Operation Bihali, was launched by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police following intelligence inputs on

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DRDO, Bharat Forge Unveil Ultra-Light Rifle for Urban Combat

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a significant boost to India’s close-quarter combat capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Forge have jointly developed a lightweight Close Quarter Battle (CQB) carbine tailored for urban warfare. Remarkably, the rifle weighs just around 3.3 kg—lighter than a typical kitchen pressure cooker—yet offers robust performance