Turkey Tightens Air Defence After Missile Incident

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

International

Turkey has strengthened its air defence posture after a second Iranian ballistic missile was intercepted by NATO systems after entering Turkish airspace, marking a fresh sign of how the wider regional conflict is spilling toward neighbouring states. The latest incident has raised pressure on

International

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Near Turkey A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted after entering Turkish airspace, with debris falling in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, according to Turkish authorities. No casualties were reported. The incident marked another sign of how the Iran-Israel conflict is beginning to affect neighbouring countries more

International

UAE Urges Residents To Stay In Safe Locations

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

The United Arab Emirates issued a fresh public safety advisory after authorities said they were responding to an incoming missile threat, as the wider Iran-linked conflict continued to spill across the Gulf. Residents were told to remain in safe locations and follow official updates, underlining the seriousness of the alert as air defence systems were […]

International

US Tests Nuclear-Capable Minuteman III Missile

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

The United States conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel. The test was carried out as part of routine readiness and reliability checks of the US nuclear deterrence system. US Conducts Minuteman III […]

Science Space & Astronomy

India Successfully Tests Agni 3 Missile

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

India successfully carried out a test of the nuclear-capable Agni 3 ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, demonstrating operational readiness of the strategic deterrence system. The launch was conducted as part of routine user training by the Strategic Forces Command. Agni 3 Missile Test Details The surface-to-surface missile was launched from an integrated test range

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North Korea Test-Fires Long-Range Cruise Missiles

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

North Korea said it test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles as part of a military drill aimed at strengthening its combat readiness. State media reported that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch, which involved missiles flying over waters off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula before hitting designated targets. Focus On Operational Readiness […]

International

Kim Oversees North Korea Long-Range Missile Test

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of a long-range missile system, state media reported, marking another step in Pyongyang’s ongoing weapons development programme. The test was conducted on Wednesday and was described by officials as successful, with the missile meeting operational requirements. Focus on Extended-Range Capabilities According to

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DRDO Completes User Trials of Akash-NG Missile

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed the user evaluation trials of the Next Generation Akash surface-to-air missile system, marking a key step towards its induction into the Indian armed forces. The trials were conducted to validate the missile system’s operational readiness under realistic service conditions. Successful Interception

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Iran Says Missile Programme Is Defensive and Non-Negotiable

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Iran has reiterated that its ballistic missile programme is purely for defensive purposes and is not open to negotiation with other countries, according to officials in the Iranian capital. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a press briefing that Tehran views its missile capability as essential to protecting the nation and deterring potential attacks, […]

International

US Approves $700 Million Air-Defence Sale to Taiwan

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has confirmed a potential sale of an advanced air-defence missile system to Taiwan valued at nearly US $700 million. The deal is reported to involve the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to‐Air Missile System) medium-range air-defence solution, manufactured by RTX Corporation, which is already operational in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. Strategic Context