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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

International

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 […]

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

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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 […]