India Tests RudraM-II Missile Successfully

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2026

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India has successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform, marking another important step in strengthening the country’s advanced strike capability. DRDO And IAF Test RudraM-II Missile The Defence Research and Development

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India Moves Ahead On 114 Rafale Jet Deal

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2026

India has moved a step closer to acquiring 114 Rafale fighter jets from France after finalising a Letter of Request for the proposed government-to-government deal. The acquisition, estimated at around Rs 3.25 lakh crore, is aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force’s combat capability. India Rafale Fighter Jet Deal The Letter of Request marks the […]

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IAF Likely To Transport NEET-UG Papers

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2026

The Centre is considering using the Indian Air Force to transport NEET-UG retest question papers as part of a tighter security plan following concerns over paper leaks and examination integrity. IAF May Handle NEET-UG Paper Transport Government officials are exploring whether Indian Air Force aircraft can be used to move NEET-UG question papers securely across […]

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India To Receive Fourth S-400 Unit From Russia

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

India is expected to receive the fourth unit of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system in early May, a move that will further strengthen the Indian Air Force’s long-range air defence capability. India S-400 Missile System Delivery The fourth S-400 unit has already been shipped from Russia and is expected to arrive in India […]

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Pune Airport Runway Shut After IAF Aircraft Incident

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Flight operations at Pune airport were temporarily disrupted after an Indian Air Force aircraft made a hard landing, forcing the runway to be shut for several hours. The incident affected civilian flight movement late at night, though authorities said the aircrew were safe and there was no damage to civil property. Pune Airport Runway Closure […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Rafale Deal Without BrahMos Is a Strategic Compromise

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

The ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal is not just another defence purchase. It is being positioned as the backbone of the Indian Air Force’s future combat capability at a time when squadron strength is under pressure and regional threats continue to evolve. But buried within the negotiations is a critical question that India cannot afford […]

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Tejas Set To Fly Again, IAF Gets Back Critical Numbers It Cannot Spare

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The clearance of the HAL Tejas Mk1 fleet to resume flying by April 8 may look like a routine operational update. It is anything but. For the Indian Air Force, which is already operating below its sanctioned fighter strength, this is the return of capacity it simply cannot afford to lose, even temporarily. Tejas Clearance […]

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₹39,000 Crore Ghatak Program Could Finally Make Kaveri Relevant

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The Indian government’s decision to clear a ₹39,000 crore program for the Ghatak UCAV comes at a moment when the Indian Air Force is dealing with a shrinking fighter squadron strength and increasingly complex threats from advanced air defence systems like the HQ-9. On the surface, this looks like a push into stealth drone warfare. […]

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The Real Risk Is Not Tejas Crashing – It’s HAL Moving Too Slowly

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

The recent dip in HAL’s share price after a Tejas training accident is a textbook case of misplaced panic. Predictable anxiety over a runway overshoot and a temporarily grounded fleet has dominated the headlines, but these are just the surface-level optics. In the high-stakes world of fighter jet development, hardware failures are a part of […]

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IAF Air Superiority Key to Operation Sindoor Ceasefire – Swiss Study

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

The Indian Air Force played a decisive role in establishing air superiority during Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched amid heightened tensions with Pakistan earlier this year. Senior defence officials said the IAF’s control of the airspace significantly shaped the course of the conflict and limited Pakistan’s operational options. Impact on Conflict Outcome