IAF Sukhoi-30 Fighter Aircraft Goes Missing In Assam

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

Defence National

IAF Sukhoi-30 Fighter Aircraft Goes Missing In Assam An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft went missing during a routine mission over Assam, prompting immediate search and rescue operations by the Indian Air Force and other agencies. The aircraft reportedly lost contact with ground

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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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Five Tejas Jets Ready for IAF Delivery says HAL

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Five Light Combat Aircraft Tejas jets are ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said, marking continued progress in indigenous fighter production. Tejas Jets Delivery IAF HAL confirmed the aircraft have completed production and testing requirements and are prepared for induction into the Indian Air Force fleet. The jets are part […]

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IAF Hits Deep: AWACS, JF-17, F-16s Destroyed in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

In a bold and unprecedented aerial offensive, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a series of deep-penetration strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. The operation resulted in the destruction of key Pakistani aerial assets including an AWACS aircraft, JF-17 Thunder, two F-16 jets, and a C-130J transport aircraft. The strikes, carried out 300 […]

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HAL to Deliver 12 LCA Mk1A Jets to IAF in 2025

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2025

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is gearing up to deliver 12 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF) before the end of 2025. The indigenous aircraft program, which had faced earlier delays, is now back on track following the arrival of critical engine components from General Electric (GE) Aerospace. LCA Mk1A Delivery […]

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BPN Exclusive in Partnership with Statscope Research India: What the Indian Strikes on Nur Khan Air Base Accomplished

By Editor - News Desk May 14, 2025

This report was originally intended to be part of our subscriber-only Bharat Pulse Plus Edition, where we typically publish classified insight, in-depth defense analyses, and exclusive investigations behind a paywall to support independent journalism. However, the gravity of what has been uncovered, the questions it raises about regional stability, and the overwhelming

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BPN Exclusive in Partnership with Statscope India Research: Independent Analysis of the Kirana Hills Incident Made Public

By Editor - News Desk May 14, 2025

This report was originally intended to be part of our subscriber-only Bharat Pulse Plus Edition, where we typically publish classified insight, in-depth defense analyses, and exclusive investigations behind a paywall to support independent journalism. However, the gravity of what has been uncovered, the questions it raises about regional stability, and the overwhelming

Defence

IAF Confirms Precision Strike on Malir Cantonment

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a major escalation under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed a successful strike on Malir Cantonment, a strategic Pakistani military installation near Karachi. The revelation marks one of the deepest air incursions by Indian forces in recent history and underscores the seriousness of India’s retaliation to Pakistan’s sustained cross-border

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Breaking Down the News: Inside Operation Sindoor – India’s Retaliatory Strike Against Cross-Border Terrorism

By Editor - News Desk May 7, 2025

Introduction On the early morning of May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and meticulously planned military offensive targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was India’s direct and forceful response to the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation just two weeks prior. Unlike previous strategic

Defence

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