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Defence National

India Moves Ahead On 114 Rafale Jet Deal

By BPN News Desk
India has moved a step closer to acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets from France after finalising a Letter of Request for the proposed government-to-government deal. The acquisition, estimated at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, is aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force’s combat capability. India Rafale Fighter Jet Deal The Letter of Request marks the […]
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Defence National

General Subramani Takes Charge As New CDS

By BPN News Desk
General NS Raja Subramani has taken charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. He will also function as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs as India continues its push for military integration and theatre command reforms. General Subramani Takes Charge As CDS General Subramani assumed office as India’s third […]
Shangri la Dialgoue
Defence National

India Reaffirms US Defence Cooperation

By BPN News Desk
India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening military cooperation with the United States during high-level engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also held discussions with NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone as part of India’s wider defence diplomacy outreach. India-US Defence
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Defence National

Rajesh Kumar Singh Gets Additional DRDO Charge

By BPN News Desk
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has been given additional charge as Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, following the completion of the extended tenure of incumbent DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat. The appointment will remain in effect until a regular incumbent is appointed or further orders are issued. Rajesh Kumar Singh Gets […]
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National

Marco Rubio Begins Four-Day India Visit

By BPN News Desk
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a four-day visit to India on Saturday, with stops planned in Kolkata, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The visit is being watched closely as Washington and New Delhi look to stabilise ties after recent strains over trade, tariffs and regional diplomacy. Marco Rubio India Visit Focuses On Bilateral […]
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International

Marco Rubio To Visit India After NATO Meeting

By BPN News Desk
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from May 23 to 26 after attending a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden, with trade, energy security and defence cooperation expected to be key areas of discussion. Marco Rubio India Visit Rubio’s India visit will include stops in Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi. […]
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Defence National

DRDO Completes ULPGM-V3 Missile Trials

By BPN News Desk
India has successfully completed the final development trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile, a UAV-launched precision-guided weapon designed to strengthen drone-based strike capability. DRDO ULPGM-V3 Missile Test The Defence Research and Development Organisation completed the development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 at its test range