Defence National

India To Buy Five More S-400 Air Defence Systems

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

India is planning to procure five additional S-400 air defence systems from Russia, strengthening its long-range missile defence capability amid rising global security tensions. The move follows the operational deployment of the system during Operation Sindoor, where it played a key role in India’s defensive posture. India Expands S-400 Air Defence Procurement India is

Op-Eds Opinion

Government Moves from Default HAL Allocation to Competitive Bidding

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

For decades, major fighter aircraft programs in India flowed almost automatically to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. That arrangement was rarely questioned. HAL was the national integrator, the state-backed aerospace champion, and the default prime. The recent structuring of the 114 Rafale local production program involving Tata and the decision not to automatically route

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India–Israel Iron Dome and Iron Beam MoU: Why This Could Redefine India’s Air Defence Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

India’s reported move to sign a memorandum of understanding with Israel for technology transfer involving Iron Dome, Iron Beam and advanced missile systems comes at a decisive moment in modern warfare. Across battlefields from West Asia to Eastern Europe, low-cost drones, loitering munitions and saturation rocket attacks are reshaping how nations defend their skies. For

International

PM Modi’s Israel Visit Focuses On Trade, Defence

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel with trade, defence and strategic cooperation high on the agenda, as tensions escalate in West Asia following threats of military action by the United States against Iran. India-Israel Trade And Strategic Partnership The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral trade, innovation partnerships and technology

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A $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier That Cannot Fix Its Toilets: What It Says About Modern Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

When the USS Gerald R. Ford, the most expensive aircraft carrier ever built, began struggling with repeated sewage system failures, the story sounded like a rejected script from a slapstick comedy. A $13 billion symbol of American naval dominance, packed with electromagnetic catapults and next-generation combat tech, was effectively being defeated by clogged pipes and […]

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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

International

PM Modi To Visit Israel Next Week

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Indian PM Narendra Modi is expected to visit Israel next week, signalling continued strengthening of strategic ties between the two countries across defence, technology and economic cooperation. Modi Israel Visit Schedule And Agenda According to Israeli officials, the visit is planned as an official bilateral

Op-Eds Opinion

India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

Defence National

PM Modi Says Defence Spending Aligned With Threats

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said India’s defence spending is being modernised to match current security realities, stressing the need to adapt to emerging threats and technological changes affecting warfare. India Defence Spending Modernisation Addressing a gathering, the Prime Minister stated that defence allocations are now aligned with evolving challenges such as

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India Partners Greece For Defence Manufacturing: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Enters European Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

India’s defence policy has quietly undergone a transformation. For decades the debate revolved around imports versus indigenous production. Now the question has changed. The goal is no longer just to build weapons in India, but to make Indian weapons acceptable across the world. The Joint Declaration of Intent signed between India and Greece fits precisely […]