General Subramani Takes Charge As New CDS

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2026

Defence National

General NS Raja Subramani has taken charge as India’s new Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. He will also function as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs as India continues its push for military integration and theatre command reforms. General Subramani Takes

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America Won the Skies for 30 Years. Iran Just Showed Why the Next 30 May Be Different

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2026

For decades, one assumption dominated global military thinking: if the United States entered the skies over a battlefield, victory in the air was only a matter of time. From the 1991 Gulf War to Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria, American airpower developed an almost mythical image of invincibility. The world watched stealth bombers strike targets […]

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China Sentences Ex-Defence Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after they were convicted in corruption cases linked to a widening military graft crackdown. China Sentences Former Defence Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were handed suspended death sentences by a Chinese military court after being found guilty […]

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Fawad Chaudhry Says Munir Is Pakistan’s Real Leader

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

Former Pakistan minister Fawad Chaudhry has said Army chief Asim Munir is effectively the country’s real decision-maker, arguing that political authority in Islamabad now rests more with the military than with the civilian government. His remarks have renewed attention on Pakistan’s long-running civil-military imbalance and the shrinking space occupied by elected

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Iran Orders Military Units To Stop Firing

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader has ordered all military units to stop firing, according to a statement broadcast on Iranian state-run television shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a ceasefire arrangement. The development signals a major pause in direct hostilities, although Tehran has made clear that it does not […]

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Russian An-26 Crash In Crimea Kills 29

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 people on board, according to Russian authorities. The aircraft reportedly went down during a planned flight, with officials saying initial findings point to a technical malfunction. Russian An-26 Crash In Crimea Russia’s defence ministry said contact with the aircraft was […]

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Iran Military Rejects Trump Talk Claim

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran’s military has rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest suggestion that talks are underway, with a senior spokesperson using unusually blunt language to dismiss the claim. The response, carried by Iranian state-linked media, underlines Tehran’s continued refusal to publicly acknowledge negotiations with Washington, even as diplomatic speculation has intensified

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China Warns Against Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]

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Trump Signals Iran War Wind Down

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is considering winding down its military operations in the Iran war, signalling that the White House believes its main objectives may be close to being achieved. His remarks come even as the broader conflict continues to disrupt the region and keep global energy markets on edge. Trump Signals Possible […]

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Kim Ju Ae Seen Driving Tank in Public Appearance

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae has appeared in fresh state media images driving a tank during a military drill in Pyongyang, adding to growing attention around her increasingly visible public role. Kim Ju Ae Tank Appearance The latest images showed Ju Ae inside the driver’s hatch of a tank […]