DRDO’s IADWS Advances Mission Sudarshan Chakra

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the first flight trials of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The trial is a key step in India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a nationwide defence initiative announced earlier

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India Targets 5th-Gen Fighter Jets with Domestic Engines

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

At the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Tejas light combat aircraft as a landmark achievement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. He affirmed India’s resolve to address development challenges and build advanced combat aircraft domestically. AMCA and Home-Built Engines in Focus Singh confirmed that India is

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India Clears ₹62,000 Cr Deal for 97 Tejas Mk1A Jets

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The Indian government has cleared a ₹62,000 crore deal to procure 97 additional Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft. The approval, granted by the Cabinet Committee on Security, will further strengthen the Indian Air Force’s fleet and support the “Make in India” push for indigenous defence manufacturing. HAL to Lead Production Across Facilities Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

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India Launches ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ for Security

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious national defence initiative aimed at developing an advanced, multi-layered air defence system using exclusively Indian technology. A Mythical Inspiration for Modern Defence Named after Lord Krishna’s divine weapon, the mission draws inspiration from mythology to

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From Dependence to Dominance: Why India’s First Private EO Constellation Is a Strategic Masterstroke

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

For decades, India’s view of the world from above has been filtered through foreign lenses. When border tensions flared or natural disasters struck, the nation’s ability to act decisively often depended on commercial satellite imagery supplied by companies like Maxar. While such providers offer advanced capabilities, their operations are bound to the political, legal, and

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India, Kazakhstan Seek to Deepen Military Ties

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

India and Kazakhstan have held high-level defence consultations to strengthen military cooperation. A Kazakh delegation led by Lieutenant General Sultan Kamaletdinov, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, met with Indian defence leaders including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Minister of

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India’s Defence Output Hits Record ₹1.5 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

India’s defence production reached a record ₹1,50,590 crore in the financial year 2024–25, marking an 18% increase from the previous year’s ₹1.27 lakh crore. Compared to 2019–20, production has nearly doubled, showing a 90% growth that highlights rapid expansion in domestic manufacturing. Why It Matters This milestone reflects India’s growing self-reliance in defence,

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India Denies Halting U.S. Arms Talks

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Ministry of Defence has strongly rejected a recent claim that defense talks with the United States were paused. The ministry called the report “false and fabricated,” and confirmed that discussions on arms procurement are continuing as normal. Background of the Report Earlier reports suggested that India had paused negotiations for several key U.S. defense […]

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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

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India, Philippines Seal Strategic Partnership

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4, 2025, for a five-day state visit. The trip marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. He was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Strategic Partnership Officially Launched On August […]