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India Clears Deal To Buy 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2026

Defence National

The government of India has cleared a major defence acquisition plan to procure 114 Rafale fighter aircraft, marking one of the largest air force modernisation proposals in recent years. India Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Approval Authorities approved the proposal valued at about ₹3.25 lakh crore

International

India Seeks Deeper UK Collaboration in Defence Innovation

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane has called upon the United Kingdom’s defence industry to explore strategic partnerships with Indian defence startups, emphasizing co-development and co-production as key pillars for future cooperation. His remarks came during a high-level interaction with UK defence stakeholders, as part of the India-UK Defence

Defence National

Force Motors Secures Landmark Contract to Supply 2,978 Gurkha Vehicles to Indian Defence Forces

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2025

Force Motors has been awarded a landmark ₹2,978 crore contract to supply 2,978 units of its Gurkha Light Utility Vehicle (LSV) to the Indian Defence Forces. This deal is a major boost to indigenous defence manufacturing and highlights the company’s increasing contribution to India’s military mobility capabilities. High-Performance Gurkha Vehicles for Defence Use The