North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Eastward

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

International

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the east sea on Wednesday, marking its first such launch since May, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Missile Details The projectile, described as an “unidentified ballistic missile,” was launched off the country’s east coast.

International

North Korea Unveils ‘Strongest’ Missile at Parade

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

North Korea held a large military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party, during which leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-20, described by state media as the country’s “strongest nuclear strategic weapon system.” Parade and Missile Debut The Hwasong-20 was displayed mounted on an […]

International

Iran Likely Conducted Undeclared Missile Test

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

Satellite imagery suggests Iran may have carried out an undeclared missile test at the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Semnan province. The images show scorch marks on the launch pad consistent with a recent launch. No Official Confirmation Iran has not officially confirmed the launch. A parliamentarian claimed that the test involved an intercontinental ballistic missile […]

International

China Demands US, Japan Withdraw Typhon from Japan

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The United States has deployed its ground-based Typhon missile system to Iwakuni, Japan, for the first time. The system uses pre-existing SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles modified for land launch. It was showcased during the joint military exercise Resolute Dragon, which began on September 11 and runs until September 25. China’s Response China condemned the deployment. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Agni-5 and the Global Club India Just Entered

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

When India test-fired its Agni-5 missile on August 20, 2025, it was more than another technical demonstration. With this successful trial, following the 2024 Mission Divyastra that validated Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs), India quietly stepped into one of the most exclusive strategic clubs in the world. Alongside the United States, Russia, and

Science Space & Astronomy

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Missile

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

India has successfully carried out the test launch of its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch was overseen by the Strategic Forces Command, with support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Officials confirmed that the missile met all technical and operational parameters

Defence National

India Successfully Tests Drone-Launched Precision Missile

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

India has successfully tested the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3, marking a significant step forward in its defense capabilities. The missile was tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on July 25, 2025. Key Features of the ULPGM-V3 The ULPGM-V3 missile is […]

International

Israel Airstrike Injures Iran’s President in Tehran

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor injury during a targeted Israeli missile strike on a secure government building in Tehran on June 16. The strike occurred while President Pezeshkian was attending a high-level security meeting with senior Iranian officials. According to confirmed reports, the injury was minor and did not require hospitalisation. Attack

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Pentagon Confirms Iranian Missile Strike at U.S. Base in Qatar

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

The Pentagon has confirmed that one of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran during its June 23 retaliation strike successfully hit the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key operational hub for U.S. forces in the Middle East. The missile caused minor structural damage but resulted in no injuries or disruptions to operations. Communication […]

Defence National

Israeli LORA May Boost Su-30MKI Strike Power

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long