Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Near Shaybah

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

International

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven drones heading toward the strategically important Shaybah oil field, underscoring the growing risk to Gulf energy infrastructure as Iran’s regional attacks widened. The latest incident added to concerns over oil security, regional air defence strain and

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India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem Could Become the World’s Cheapest Air Defence

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The wars of the past decade have quietly rewritten the economics of air defence. For decades, military planners designed missile shields to stop fighter jets, cruise missiles and ballistic threats. Today, the biggest challenge to those expensive systems is not advanced aircraft but cheap drones built with off-the-shelf electronics. Iranian Shahed drones, which have

International

UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones In New Barrage The United Arab Emirates said Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones on Sunday, marking another escalation in the widening Gulf conflict. Emirati authorities said the attacks were largely intercepted, though some drone debris fell inside the country. UAE Says Iran Fired 16 […]

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Drones Hit Kuwait Airport Fuel Infrastructure

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Kuwait said fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continued to spread across the Gulf. The strike added to growing security concerns around critical infrastructure and airspace safety in the region. Kuwait Airport Fuel Tanks Targeted In Drone Attack Kuwait’s defence […]

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Saudi Arabia Intercepts 14 Drones Amid Iran Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 14 Drones Amid Iran Conflict Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 14 drones that entered the Kingdom’s airspace as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to escalate. The interceptions took place during a period of heightened military activity across the Gulf region. Saudi […]

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Qatar Arrests 10 Suspects Linked To IRGC

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

  Qatar has arrested 10 individuals suspected of having links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a statement released through the country’s state news agency. Authorities said the suspects were part of two separate cells allegedly operating on behalf of the Iranian military organization within the country. Qatar Security Forces Dismantle

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India–Israel $8.6 Billion Arms Deal: Preparing For Drone Wars Against Pakistan And China

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

When reports emerged that India had agreed to defence deals worth roughly $8.6 billion with Israel, the reaction in many circles followed the usual pattern. People asked what missiles were being bought, what range they had, and whether they were meant for Pakistan or China. That question itself misses the point. This is not a […]

International

Drone Strikes Kill One in Ethiopia’s Tigray

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

At least one person was killed and another injured in drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on January 31, according to local officials. The strikes hit two separate vehicles in different locations, around 20 kilometres apart, causing casualties and damage. Situation Remains Unclear Officials said the exact target of the drone strikes is not […]

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Army Activates Counter-Drone Measures Along LoC in Rajouri

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The Indian Army activated counter-drone measures along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after suspected drones were detected near forward areas, officials said. Troops responded swiftly to the aerial activity as part of heightened border surveillance. Drone Sightings and Immediate Response Army units observed multiple suspected drones briefly

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Suspected Pakistan Drones Spotted Along LoC and IB

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir detected multiple suspected drones entering Indian airspace from the Pakistan side on Sunday evening. The sightings occurred along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in the Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts. Officials said the flying objects hovered briefly over forward areas before returning across […]