L and T Eyes Billion-Dollar Defence Growth

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

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Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost engineering conglomerates, is setting its sights on building a multi-billion-dollar defence enterprise, leveraging its current ₹6,185 crore ($726 million) defence order book. The company’s aggressive push comes as the Narendra Modi-led

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India Hikes Defence Budget by ₹50,000 Cr After Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Following the execution of Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has announced a substantial increase of ₹50,000 crore in its defence budget for the financial year 2025-26. This revision pushes the total defence outlay beyond ₹7 lakh crore, up from the ₹6.81 lakh crore originally announced in the Union Budget in February 2025. The move comes […]

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India’s Defence Ministry to Halve Procurement Timelines

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

India’s Defence Ministry has approved a major reform to significantly reduce procurement timelines, aiming to expedite the induction of critical military equipment and strengthen the armed forces’ operational readiness. Streamlining Defence Procurement The ministry is set to implement these changes in the upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), which is

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India Approves ₹54,000 Crore Defence Acquisition Plan

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2025

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved eight capital acquisition proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore. This strategic initiative aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through advanced military hardware procurement. Upgrading T-90 Tanks for Better Mobility The Indian Army’s

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Defence Ministry to Overhaul Procurement Policy by 2025

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2025

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced plans to reform its procurement policy within the next six to twelve months, signaling a transformative shift in how defence equipment is acquired in India. The overhaul is aimed at addressing inefficiencies, improving transparency, and aligning with the government’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant