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Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

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Army and IAF to Deploy 16 Indigenous Anti-Drone Systems

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have approved the procurement of 16 new indigenous drone detection and interdiction systems capable of neutralising hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at ranges up to 2 kilometres. These systems utilise laser-based technology developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and aim to enhance the country’s

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CDS Raps Defence Companies Over Delays and Claims

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has criticised India’s defence industry for failing to deliver emergency procurements on time and for exaggerating the level of indigenous content in their products. Speaking in New Delhi, he urged companies to “show a bit of nationalism and patriotism” rather than just focusing on profits. Key Concerns […]

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India Eyes Israeli LORA and Ice Breaker Missiles

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

India is reportedly engaged in talks with Israel to locally produce the LORA long-range artillery rocket and the Ice Breaker cruise missile. This development follows the success of Israel’s Rampage missile in recent operations, which is believed to have driven fresh interest from New Delhi in advanced missile systems. Why These Systems Matter The LORA […]

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India to make indigenous fighter jet engines from next year

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

India is set to begin manufacturing fighter jet engines within the country from next year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In a recent interview, he described this step as a major milestone in India’s push for self reliance in defence equipment and underlined that the engines would be made in India by Indian engineers […]

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Trump Calls for Denuclearisation, Cites Cuts in Defense Spending

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his ambition to pursue denuclearisation and significantly reduce defence budgets during remarks given in Washington. He stated that nations such as Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia could “spend money on other things” if military-expenditure loads were eased. Context of the statement Trump’s comments come amid

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India and U.S. Sign 10-Year Defence Framework

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

On October 31, 2025, the United States and India formalised a 10-year defence cooperation framework, marking a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described the pact as a cornerstone for regional stability and said military relations “have never been stronger”. Key Elements and Scope The agreement outlines

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India, US Defence Chiefs to Meet in Malaysia

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, during the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is aimed at easing recent strain in bilateral ties and is the first such face-to-face discussion between the two leaders. Agenda Focus According to officials, the discussions will cover India’s […]

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Turkey, UK Seal £8 Billion Deal For 20 Eurofighter Jets

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a defence agreement worth £8 billion (about US $10.7 billion) for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The deal was finalised during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Ankara, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Strategic Significance The agreement marks the first fresh […]

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China Builds Air-Defence Site Near Pangong – Reports

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Satellite images have revealed a new Chinese air-defence site near Pangong Lake in Tibet, around 110 km from the India-China border standoff zones. The complex includes command centres, barracks, radar units, vehicle sheds and ammunition storage. Missile Shelters With Retractable Roofs A key feature of the site is a cluster of hardened shelters with retractable […]