Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

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Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down Iran has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a second U.S. F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, adding another dramatic claim to the ongoing conflict. The report, carried by Iranian media and picked up by international outlets, said the pilot’s

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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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Tejas Mk 1A – A Milestone in India’s Quest for Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The recent approval of a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets marks one of the most important milestones in India’s defense modernization journey. For decades, India’s reliance on imported fighters — from the MiG-21s of the Soviet era to the modern Rafales from France — highlighted a persistent gap in indigenous […]

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Nyoma Fighter Base in Ladakh Set for October Launch

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

The Indian Air Force is set to operationalise the high-altitude Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh for fighter jet deployment by October this year. Located at over 11,000 feet, the base’s readiness marks a significant upgrade to India’s forward military infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The move comes as part of […]