US Approves $131M Maritime Surveillance Equipment Sale to India

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

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In a significant move to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States has approved a potential sale of maritime surveillance equipment to India, valued at approximately $131 million. This development underscores the deepening defense ties between the two nations and

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India Finalizes €7 Billion Deal for Rafale-M Jets, Chooses Indigenous Astra Missiles

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

India and France have successfully concluded negotiations for the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets, a deal estimated at approximately €7 billion. The formal agreement is anticipated to be signed in April during the French Defence Minister’s visit to India. This procurement aims to bolster the Indian Navy’s carrier-based aviation

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India Set to Finalize $450 Million BrahMos Missile Deal with Indonesia

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2025

India is on the verge of concluding a $450 million agreement to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, positioning it as the second ASEAN nation, following the Philippines, to acquire this advanced weaponry. The deal has been under negotiation for an extended period, with significant discussions occurring during Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo

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NSA Doval and US Counterpart Discuss Indo-Pacific Security, Bolster Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

In a pivotal diplomatic conversation, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in discussions with his US counterpart, NSA Jake Sullivan, focusing on regional security and strategic stability, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The dialogue reflects the increasingly robust partnership between the two nations, united by democratic principles and converging