Karnataka Police Treat Army Drone Manufacturer Like Criminal, High Court Halts FIR

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

In the grand theater of Indian bureaucracy, few acts are as tragicomic as the one currently playing out in Bengaluru. While the nation strives for self-reliance in defense technology, the Karnataka Police have decided that the real enemy is a battery malfunction. At the center of this

International

Moscow Airports Shut After Drone Attacks

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Russia temporarily closed multiple international airports in and around Moscow following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the capital and nearby regions. Authorities said the measures were taken to ensure passenger safety as air defence systems responded to incoming drones. Moscow Airports Closed Amid Drone Attacks Russian aviation authorities suspended

International

US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The United States military said it shot down an Iranian drone after it aggressively approached a US aircraft carrier operating in international waters in the Arabian Sea. Drone Intercepted in Self-Defence According to US officials, the unmanned aerial vehicle flew close to the aircraft carrier and was assessed as a potential threat. A US Navy […]

Defence National

Army Displays Turkish Drone Used by Pak in Op Sindoor

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian Army on Monday displayed a Turkish-origin drone that was intercepted during Operation Sindoor, stating that the unmanned aerial vehicle was launched from Pakistan and intended to enter Indian airspace. According to Army officials, the drone was detected and neutralised before it could reach its intended target area in Punjab. The Army said the […]

National

PM Praises Youth for Drone Success in Mars-Like Test

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded a group of young innovators from Pune after they achieved a breakthrough in a drone challenge designed to simulate Martian conditions. The team’s drone had repeatedly crashed during earlier trials before finally completing a successful, stable flight. Challenge Simulated Conditions Without GPS The ISRO-supported competition required

Defence National

Pakistani Drone Spotted Over India’s Samba District

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A drone identified as coming from Pakistani territory was observed hovering over Regal village in the Ghagwal area of the Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir late Friday. The device appeared from the direction of the Chak Bhura post in Pakistan, remained in Indian airspace for a few minutes and then returned across the border, […]

International

Munich Airport Suspends Flights After Drone Sightings

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Munich Airport in Germany was forced to suspend operations late on October 2, 2025, following reports of drone activity near its airspace. The suspension began around 10:18 p.m. local time, as air traffic control restricted takeoffs and landings for safety reasons. Flight Disruptions During the shutdown, 17 departing flights were cancelled, and 15 inbound flights […]

International

Denmark Bans Civil Drone Flights Ahead Of EU Summit

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Denmark has imposed a temporary ban on all civilian drone flights from Monday to Friday as it prepares to host an EU summit in Copenhagen. The decision follows several drone sightings over military bases and airports, which triggered security concerns nationwide. Sightings At Military Sites And Airports Authorities say the restrictions were prompted by repeated […]

International

Russia Bombs Kyiv With 595 Drones, 48 Missiles In 12-Hour Attack

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Russia launched a major aerial strike on Ukraine early Sunday, firing 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, in what officials say was one of its most intense attacks so far. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, though several got through. Civilian casualties and damage At least four civilians died, including a 12-year-old, […]

International

Pakistani LPG Tanker Reportedly Hit by Drone in Yemen, Crew Safe

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, two Sri Lankans, and one Nepali, reportedly came under attack by a drone strike on 17 September while docked at Ras al-Esa port in Yemen, an area under Houthi control. According to Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the strike caused an explosion […]