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India Offers LR‑LACM Missile to Greece, Turkey Sounds Alarm

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Turkish media has reacted with alarm after unverified reports surfaced that India “unofficially” offered its indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile (LR‑LACM) to Greece. This dramatic claim comes amid shifting defence tie dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as India deepens military cooperation with Greece—whose maritime dispute

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DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2025

On March 26, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test was carried out using a land-based vertical launcher and was aimed

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India’s Tejas Fighter Jet Successfully Test-Fires Indigenous Astra BVR Missile

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2025

India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully test-fired the Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Odisha on March 12, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities, showcasing the integration of domestically developed advanced weaponry into its fighter aircraft fleet. The Astra

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DRDO’s LRAShM: India’s Hypersonic Leap in Missile Technology

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), a hypersonic glide weapon that reached speeds of Mach 10, or approximately 12,144 kilometers per hour. This advancement positions India among a select group of nations possessing advanced

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DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Oxygen System for LCA Tejas

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This technological advancement is a major step in India’s efforts toward self-reliance in aerospace defense and will significantly improve pilot safety during

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DRDO Develops Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Swarm Drones for Navy’s P-8I

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has embarked on an innovative project to enhance the Indian Navy’s precision strike capabilities by developing Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Combat Swarm Drones. These lightweight drones are designed for deployment from the Navy’s Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, aiming to revolutionize naval

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DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Anti-Ship Missile

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2025

On February 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted successful flight trials of a pioneering Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. This test showcased the missile’s capability to engage ship targets when launched from an Indian Naval Seaking helicopter. Successful

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DRDO Seeks Approval for Indigenous Nuclear Submarine Project

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has advanced its proposal for the indigenous construction of nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs), with plans to seek approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the coming months. This initiative is a significant component of India’s strategy to enhance its maritime defense capabilities amid

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DRDO Successfully Tests Scramjet Engine for Hypersonic Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant breakthrough by successfully completing a 120-second ground test of an advanced active-cooled scramjet combustor. This milestone is a major step toward India’s capability in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles, known for their unmatched speed and precision. Advancing Hypersonic

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Indian Army to Finalize ₹10,200 Crore Deal for Pinaka Rockets

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2025

The Indian Army is set to finalize contracts worth ₹10,200 crore for acquiring indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems and their ammunition. This initiative aims to strengthen the Army’s artillery capabilities while reducing dependence on foreign imports. The contracts include two major components. The first, valued at ₹5,700 crore, focuses on