US Delegation Visits Indian Army Western Command

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Defence National

A United States (US) diplomatic and military delegation visited the Indian Army Western Command headquarters in Chandigarh, highlighting ongoing defence engagement and operational coordination between the two countries. US Envoy Visit To Western Command Headquarters The delegation included the

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PM Modi To Visit Israel Next Week

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Indian PM Narendra Modi is expected to visit Israel next week, signalling continued strengthening of strategic ties between the two countries across defence, technology and economic cooperation. Modi Israel Visit Schedule And Agenda According to Israeli officials, the visit is planned as an official bilateral

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India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

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PM Modi Says Defence Spending Aligned With Threats

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said India’s defence spending is being modernised to match current security realities, stressing the need to adapt to emerging threats and technological changes affecting warfare. India Defence Spending Modernisation Addressing a gathering, the Prime Minister stated that defence allocations are now aligned with evolving challenges such as

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India Partners Greece For Defence Manufacturing: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Enters European Supply Chains

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2026

India’s defence policy has quietly undergone a transformation. For decades the debate revolved around imports versus indigenous production. Now the question has changed. The goal is no longer just to build weapons in India, but to make Indian weapons acceptable across the world. The Joint Declaration of Intent signed between India and Greece fits precisely […]

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Armenia Deploys Akash And Pinaka As India Becomes A Defence Export Power

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

Armenia has inducted Indian Akash air defence missiles and Pinaka rocket artillery into operational deployment. For Indians who remember defence news from the 1990s and early 2000s, this moment marks a quiet but historic transition. For decades India worried about foreign suppliers delivering weapons on time. Today another nation relies on Indian weapons to protect […]

International

Saudi Arabia Eyes KAAN After F-35 Approval

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia is exploring further expansion of its air force capabilities even after receiving approval to acquire advanced stealth aircraft from the United States. Discussions with Turkey indicate possible cooperation on another fifth-generation fighter programme. Saudi Arabia F-35 Purchase Plans The United States approved the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi

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PM Modi Begins Malaysia Visit For Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Malaysia aimed at strengthening defence, security and economic cooperation between the two countries. The trip includes high-level meetings and agreements focused on strategic partnership and regional stability. PM Modi in  Malaysia For Defence Cooperation During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on

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

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

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 someone who watches these […]

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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