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India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

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India VP Says Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision Made India Self-Reliant

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has enabled India to achieve self-reliance in crucial sectors such as defence, space, and electronics. He made the remarks at his first public function after assuming office. Poverty Reduction & Basic Amenities Radhakrishnan noted that over the past 11 years, more

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India, Morocco Sign Defence MoU to Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

India and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand defence cooperation. The agreement was formalised during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi in Rabat on 22 September 2025. Key Areas of Cooperation The MoU outlines collaboration in multiple strategic fields, including: Joint military

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Hiding Behind Saudi After US and China: Pakistan’s Fear of India

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight. When pressure mounts, it rushes to the nearest powerful capital, sells a narrative of victimhood, and rents a new security blanket. The latest blanket is stamped Riyadh. A formal defence pact with Saudi Arabia promises mutual response in case of aggression. On paper it looks […]

International

Pakistan Opens Doors for More in Saudi Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement under which any aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both. The deal was signed by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. Veiled Message for India Soon after the pact, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja […]

International

Saudi-Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact; India Ties Assured

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a “Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement” pledging that an attack on one will be treated as an attack on both. The deal was formalised during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh. Commitments in the Pact The agreement commits both countries to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen joint deterrence […]

Defence National

India Plans Barak-8 Air Defence by 2035

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

India has unveiled a strategic defence plan aiming to cover all strategic facilities across the country with multi-layered air security by 2035. As part of this plan, the Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile system will be integrated. What Is Barak-8 The Barak-8 is an Israeli-Indian joint development. It is designed to intercept aerial threats including aircraft,

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India Approves DPM 2025 for Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Defence Ministry has cleared the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining and simplifying revenue procurement for the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the framework, which will govern procurements worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore this year. Key Features of DPM 2025 The manual introduces measures to improve efficiency and transparency

Op-Eds Opinion

Why 114 Rafales Are India’s Biggest Defence Signal Since Pokhran II

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India has had a few inflection points that quietly, firmly reset how the world reads New Delhi’s intent. Pokhran II in 1998 was one such moment. A three-decade later echo could arrive if the proposal to build 114 Rafales in India moves from paper to production. This is not only a purchase plan. It is […]

Defence National

India to Test Long-Range Interceptors in 2026

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

India will start testing long-range interceptor missiles under Project Kusha in 2026. The effort forms part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra (MSC), aimed at creating a multi-layered national missile defence shield by 2035. Objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra Mission Sudarshan Chakra is designed to safeguard critical civilian and strategic sites. The indigenously developed