Macron Pledges €65B Military Boost

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

International

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an additional €65 billion in military spending over the next two years. The funding aims to strengthen France’s armed forces in response to rising global threats and increasing instability in Europe and beyond. Addressing the nation, Macron said,

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US Not Revamping Indian MiG‑29 Jets

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India’s MiG‑29 fighter jets are not being revamped by the United States, contrary to recent reports circulating online. The Indian Air Force’s MiG‑29 fleet had already undergone a comprehensive upgrade programme nearly two decades ago under a direct contract with Russia. The mid-life upgrade was initiated in 2008 to extend the operational life of the […]

International

Taiwan Reports Presence of Chinese Jets and Ships Near ADIZ

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reported that 11 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels were detected near its territory over the past 24 hours. According to the latest update, nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ), raising security concerns. Taiwan […]

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Doval Challenges Foreign Media Over Operation Sindoor Reports

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has firmly rebutted reports suggesting India suffered any damage during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIT Madras, Doval said that none of the foreign media outlets making such claims have presented even a single satellite image proving any harm to Indian military or civilian infrastructure. He directly […]

International

Israel’s Defence Minister Warns Iran of New Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that Israel will not hesitate to launch another military strike if it feels threatened again. Speaking at a graduation event for the Israeli Air Force, Katz said the country’s “long arm” is capable of reaching the heart of Iran, including cities like […]

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Israeli LORA May Boost Su-30MKI Strike Power

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long

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IAF Considers Israeli Air LORA Missile for Precision Strikes

By Editor - News Desk July 6, 2025

The Indian Air Force is evaluating the acquisition of Israel Aerospace Industries’ advanced Air‑LORA ballistic missile to significantly enhance its long-range strike capabilities. The Air‑LORA, an air‑launched variant of the LORA missile, offers a range of up to 400 km with precision guidance, enabling deep‑strike potential against heavily defended targets without exposing

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India Offers LR‑LACM Missile to Greece, Turkey Sounds Alarm

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Turkish media has reacted with alarm after unverified reports surfaced that India “unofficially” offered its indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile (LR‑LACM) to Greece. This dramatic claim comes amid shifting defence tie dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as India deepens military cooperation with Greece—whose maritime dispute

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China Provided Live Inputs to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Indian Army’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, has revealed that during Operation Sindoor, China passed real-time intelligence to Pakistan regarding India’s critical deployment vectors. Singh discussed this at a FICCI forum in New Delhi on July 4, stating Pakistan gained situational awareness of India’s troop and

International Middle East

Trump Says Iran’s Missile Response ‘Very Weak’ After US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Trump calls Iran’s missile counterattack “very weak,” praises U.S. defences and urges both Iran and Israel toward peace after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites.