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US Deploys Military Aircraft to Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The United States has deployed military aircraft to Greenland amid rising strategic and diplomatic attention on the Arctic region. The aircraft have been sent to the Pituffik Space Base as part of planned defence operations, US officials said. Defence Officials Clarify Purpose US authorities said the deployment is linked to routine aerospace defence activities and […]

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia And Turkey Discuss Trilateral Defence Deal

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing a draft trilateral defence agreement that has been under preparation for nearly a year, Pakistan’s Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj said. He described the potential pact as “in the pipeline,” meaning it is under active deliberation among the three governments. Separate From Existing Pact Harraj said the […]

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India To Consider Proposal For 114 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The Centre is expected to soon consider the Indian Air Force’s proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France as part of its long-pending fighter acquisition plan. The proposal is likely to be taken up by the Defence Acquisition Council, which clears major defence purchases. Deal Structure And Scope The planned acquisition is expected […]

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Trump Calls for Sharp Increase in US Military Spending

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump has called for a major increase in American military spending, proposing that the defence budget be raised to around $1.5 trillion. If implemented, this would represent an increase of more than 50 percent compared with current defence outlays, making it the largest military budget in US history. Speaking on the need […]

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Zelenskyy Signals Plan to Replace Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he intends to replace the country’s defence minister as part of a broader effort to recalibrate Ukraine’s leadership during the ongoing war with Russia. Speaking publicly, Zelenskyy said changes at the top of the defence establishment were being considered to improve efficiency, coordination, and accountability at a critical

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DRDO Weapons Played Key Role in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said weapons and systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation played a decisive role in the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the 68th Foundation Day celebrations of DRDO in New Delhi, Singh said indigenous defence technologies significantly boosted the confidence and operational effectiveness of the armed

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India Approves ₹79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Plan

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared defence procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The approvals were granted during a meeting held in New Delhi and cover a wide range of equipment for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. […]

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India Nears BrahMos Missile Deals with Vietnam, Indonesia

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

India is moving closer to finalising export agreements for its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Vietnam and Indonesia, in deals estimated to be worth around $450 million. The proposed agreements are part of India’s expanding defence export push and reflect growing interest in Indian military platforms in Southeast Asia. Officials familiar with the process said […]

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India Must Prepare for High-Intensity Conflicts, Says CDS

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday warned that India needs to be ready for a range of evolving security threats, including high-intensity conflicts and longer-term wars arising from territorial disputes with neighbouring countries. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he said the changing character of warfare requires India to maintain

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Indian Army to Get Apaches, Navy to Induct Seahawks

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army is set to receive three Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will induct MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, strengthening the country’s combat and maritime capabilities. The approvals are part of ongoing defence procurement decisions aimed at addressing operational gaps and enhancing force readiness. The three Apache helicopters were originally