Adani Defence Delivers Prahar LMGs To Army

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Defence National

Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered the first batch of 2,000 Prahar light machine guns to the Indian Army, marking a significant milestone for the private sector’s role in India’s domestic arms manufacturing push. The handover is being presented as a boost to frontline firepower as well

International

US Sends More Army Troops To Middle East

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The United States is preparing to send additional Army troops to the Middle East as Washington balances military reinforcement with public claims of a possible diplomatic opening with Iran. The reported move would add thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, reflecting a broader US effort to strengthen readiness across the region as the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Karnataka Police Treat Army Drone Manufacturer Like Criminal, High Court Halts FIR

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

In the grand theater of Indian bureaucracy, few acts are as tragicomic as the one currently playing out in Bengaluru. While the nation strives for self-reliance in defense technology, the Karnataka Police have decided that the real enemy is a battery malfunction. At the center of this administrative circus is Inspector Sadiq Pasha of the […]

Defence National

US Delegation Visits Indian Army Western Command

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

A United States (US) diplomatic and military delegation visited the Indian Army Western Command headquarters in Chandigarh, highlighting ongoing defence engagement and operational coordination between the two countries. US Envoy Visit To Western Command Headquarters The delegation included the US Ambassador and a senior American military commander who held meetings with

Defence National

Indian Army to Monitor Low-Altitude Airspace Along Borders

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

The Indian Army has been assigned the responsibility of monitoring low-altitude airspace along India’s borders with China and Pakistan to strengthen surveillance against emerging aerial threats. The move is aimed at improving detection and response to drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, and other low-flying objects increasingly used for surveillance and infiltration. New

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Army Chief Says Veterans Are Being Integrated

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

India’s Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, said on Wednesday that the Indian Army is actively integrating veterans into the country’s national security framework. He spoke about the continued contribution of former service members to security and development efforts. Support And Welfare Measures General Dwivedi highlighted ongoing efforts to improve welfare,

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Army Revises Social Media Rules for Personnel

By BPN News Desk December 26, 2025

The Indian Army has revised its long-standing restrictions on social media use, allowing its personnel limited, non-interactive access to social media platforms. Under the updated guidelines, officers and soldiers are now permitted to view content on platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, and messaging applications, but are strictly prohibited from posting, commenting,

Defence National

Final Batch of Apache Helicopters Arrives in India

By BPN News Desk December 17, 2025

India has received the final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the delivery of all six aircraft ordered for the Indian Army under a defence procurement agreement with the United States. The latest batch of three helicopters arrived at Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi and will now undergo assembly, checks and formal induction […]

Defence National

Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

Law & Order National

SC Upholds Dismissal of Christian Army Officer

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on 25 November 2025 upheld the termination of Samuel Kamalesan, a Christian officer in the Indian Army, who refused to enter the sanctum sanctorum of his regiment’s temple and operate in religious parades. The bench, led by Surya Kant CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, found his refusal amounted to disobedience […]