India Cannot Match China’s Money but Can Control Regional Security

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

India today is at an inflection point in its foreign policy, and the Union Budget numbers only make that clearer. Every year, debates erupt about why India’s foreign aid is so modest when China is pouring billions into ports, roads and power plants across South Asia and the Indian Ocean. As

International

Turkey Rules Out Trilateral Defence Pact With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Turkey has ruled out joining any multilateral defence pact involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, clarifying that there is no plan for a three-way military or security alliance. Turkish officials indicated that Ankara prefers to maintain separate bilateral defence and strategic relationships rather than entering a collective defence framework with multiple countries. No

Op-Eds Opinion

From Buyer to Builder: How India’s Defence Ties with Israel Are Quietly Reshaping Make in India

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

For decades, India’s defence relationships followed a familiar pattern. India identified a capability gap, a foreign supplier filled it, and the relationship largely ended with delivery and maintenance contracts. Israel was no exception. What has changed quietly, but fundamentally, is that India and Israel are no longer operating in a simple buyer-seller framework. The

International

NATO Chief Says Europe Cannot Defend Without US Support

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, warning against assumptions that the continent can ensure its own security independently. Addressing European lawmakers, Rutte said those who believe Europe can manage its defence alone should “keep dreaming”, underlining the continued importance of the transatlantic alliance.

Defence National

IAF Air Superiority Key to Operation Sindoor Ceasefire – Swiss Study

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

The Indian Air Force played a decisive role in establishing air superiority during Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched amid heightened tensions with Pakistan earlier this year. Senior defence officials said the IAF’s control of the airspace significantly shaped the course of the conflict and limited Pakistan’s operational options. Impact on Conflict Outcome

Defence National

S-400 System to Feature at Republic Day Parade 2026

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

India will display its S-400 air defence system at the Republic Day parade in 2026, marking the first public showcase of the platform during the national celebrations. The system will be part of a special military tableau highlighting Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation that underscored joint coordination among the armed forces. Significance of […]

International

India, EU to Sign Security and Defence Partnership

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

India and the European Union have agreed to sign a Security and Defence Partnership at the upcoming India-EU Summit scheduled next week in New Delhi. The announcement was made by the EU’s top foreign policy official ahead of the high-level meeting. Areas of Cooperation The partnership will focus on strengthening cooperation in key areas such […]

Defence National

India To Roll Out First Indigenous C-295 Aircraft

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

India will roll out its first domestically built C-295 military transport aircraft by September 2026. The aircraft is being manufactured at the final assembly line in Vadodara, Gujarat, as part of a joint programme to supply transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force. Project Details India has ordered 56 C-295 aircraft to replace its ageing […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why the Rafale Production Line Matters More Than the Jet Itself

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

India’s Rafale deal is usually reduced to familiar talking points. How many aircraft, how much money, and whether the jet is better than its rivals. That framing misses the real strategic value of the agreement. The most important outcome of the Rafale deal is not the fighter itself, but the decision to build a production […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Saudi–Pakistan Pact Was Loud. India–UAE Pact Is Structural And That Makes It More Dangerous

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is