Indigenous Weapons Played Lead Role in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

Defence National

At a recent convocation in Pune, DRDO Chairman Samir V. Kamat revealed that India relied heavily on its own defence technology during Operation Sindoor. He said that the air-launched BrahMos missile, deployed via Su-30MKI fighter jets, served as the primary offensive weapon. Strong Defence

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India Clears ₹67,000 Crore Defence Deals

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has approved defence acquisition proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to modernize its armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave the green signal to several key projects aimed at enhancing India’s military capabilities across land, air, and sea. Armed Drones and BrahMos Missiles in Focus Among the major

International

Philippines Seeks More Military Equipment from India

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

During a state visit to India from August 4 to 8, 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is discussing a significant expansion of defence cooperation with Indian officials. A key focus is Manila’s interest in buying more military equipment from India. Plans for New Missile and Naval Purchases The Philippines previously signed a contract in […]

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PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Grounded by Silence: How India’s Information Vacuum Hurt Dassault

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Operation Sindoor was supposed to be a defining moment for Indian airpower. With deep-penetration strikes, the use of BrahMos cruise missiles, and long-range drones evading Pakistani air defences, the mission was a resounding tactical success. Among the many aircraft involved, the French-built Rafale fighter jet was presumed to have played a key role, striking targets […]

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Did India Strike Kirana Hills? A Timeline of Fear, Fallout, and Nuclear Panic in Pakistan

By Editor - News Desk May 12, 2025

In the dead of night on May 10, 2025, the geopolitical chessboard in South Asia tilted violently—without a formal declaration, without a tweet, and without a press briefing. At approximately 1:30 AM IST, an Indian missile reportedly struck Kirana Hills, a mountain-enveloped site long rumored to house Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. For decades, intelligence analysts and […]

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Blockade Over Bullets: Why India Might Strangle Pakistan at Sea After Pahalgam

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

I. Introduction: The Sea as the Next Front The brutal Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, has left India seething. As public anger mounts and political pressure builds, the question confronting the Indian leadership is not whether to respond—but how. While surgical strikes, air raids, and covert […]

Defence National

Indian Army to Showcase Indigenous Arsenal at Republic Day Parade

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2025

The Indian Army is set to highlight its commitment to indigenization during the upcoming Republic Day parade on 26 January 2025. The majority of the equipment on display will be domestically manufactured, underscoring India’s growing self-reliance in defense production. Key Indigenous Systems on Display Among the prominent indigenous weapon systems to be showcased