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India Approves DPM 2025 for Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

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The Defence Ministry has cleared the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, aimed at streamlining and simplifying revenue procurement for the armed forces. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the framework, which will govern procurements worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore this year. Key Features of

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Tejas Mk 1A – A Milestone in India’s Quest for Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The recent approval of a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets marks one of the most important milestones in India’s defense modernization journey. For decades, India’s reliance on imported fighters — from the MiG-21s of the Soviet era to the modern Rafales from France — highlighted a persistent gap in indigenous […]