Defence National

India, UK Sign Missile Deal Worth £350 Million

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have finalized a defence contract worth £350 million (about USD 468 million / ≈ ₹4,136 crore) for the supply of lightweight multirole missiles to the Indian Army. The missiles will be manufactured by Thales at its Northern Ireland facility, which also produces similar systems for Ukraine. Strategic Importance The deal […]

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India’s Defence Exports Soar to New High

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

India’s defence exports reached a record ₹23,622 crore in FY25, marking a 12 percent rise over the previous year and representing a 34-fold increase compared to FY14 levels. Private Sector Leads Export Growth Private companies emerged as the main contributors, accounting for nearly 64.5 percent of total defence exports, amounting to around ₹15,230 crore. Public […]

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Rajnath Heads to Australia for Defence Talks

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Australia from October 9 to 10. The trip is expected to lead to several defence pacts and strategic cooperation agreements between the two countries. Key Objectives and Pacts During his visit, Singh and his Australian counterpart are expected to sign three defence agreements […]

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Defence Ministry Opens Missile Work To Private Firms

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

The Ministry of Defence has announced that it will allow private companies to participate in missile development and ammunition manufacturing. This marks a major policy shift toward involving the private sector in defence production. What The Policy Allows Private firms will now be permitted to manufacture artillery shells (105 mm, 130 mm, 150 mm), mortar […]

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Government extends Anil Chauhan’s CDS tenure to May 2026

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Government of India has extended General Anil Chauhan’s tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs until May 30, 2026, or until further orders. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the proposal on September 24, 2025. The move ensures continuity in leadership at a time when the […]

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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 […]

National

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

International

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 […]