Iran Missile Launchers Still Remain Intact – US Intelligence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

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A fresh U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran still retains a significant part of its missile and drone capability despite weeks of American and Israeli strikes. The finding appears to challenge earlier public claims from Washington that Tehran’s offensive capacity had been largely broken.

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Western Intel Alleges Russia Arming Iran

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Western intelligence officials have claimed that Russia may be quietly expanding support to Iran during the ongoing war with the United States, with reports suggesting fresh shipments of drones alongside humanitarian supplies. The report says the alleged transfers, if confirmed, would mark the first known instance of Moscow providing direct lethal military support to

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Drones Spotted Over Fort McNair in Washington

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Multiple drones were reported over Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington, raising fresh security concerns at one of the most sensitive US Army installations in the capital, where senior Trump administration officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are reported to have official accommodation. Drones Spotted Over Fort McNair The

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Saudi Arabia Downs Drones Near Shaybah

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

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 the vulnerability of critical energy assets during the ongoing conflict. Saudi

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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

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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 […]