Why India Needs Its Own EMP and HPM Weapons Now

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sounded bizarre on the surface. A “secret weapon” that made enemy systems simply stop working, rockets that would not launch, buttons that did nothing. Strip away the theatrics and the name-calling, and what

International

Trump Set to Sign Record US Defense Bill

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorising close to $1 trillion in defence spending for the next fiscal year. The legislation, cleared by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, outlines military policy priorities and funding levels for the U.S. armed forces. Scope […]

Expert Opinions Opinion

Tejas Mk 1A – A Milestone in India’s Quest for Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The recent approval of a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets marks one of the most important milestones in India’s defense modernization journey. For decades, India’s reliance on imported fighters — from the MiG-21s of the Soviet era to the modern Rafales from France — highlighted a persistent gap in indigenous […]

Defence National

PM Modi Warns Pakistan of Swift Response With BrahMos

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong warning to Pakistan during his address in Varanasi, declaring that any future act of terrorism would be met with powerful retaliation using BrahMos missiles manufactured in Uttar Pradesh. He said that even the mention of the missile’s name makes Pakistan uneasy. BrahMos Missiles to Be Made in Lucknow […]

International

Macron’s First Official Visit to the UK Under King Charles III

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun his first official state visit to the United Kingdom under the reign of King Charles III. The visit, rich in ceremony and symbolism, marks the first time the two heads of state are meeting formally in over two years. It signals an effort to reset and reinforce ties between […]