North Korea Fires Missiles After US Venezuela Strike

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

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North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward waters off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military, in the country’s first reported missile launch of 2026. The launches were detected from an area near Pyongyang and flew toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. No

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DRDO Successfully Tests Two Pralay Missiles

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha on December 31, 2025. The flight-tests were conducted around 10:30 am as part of user evaluation trials and both missiles met their flight objectives, with tracking sensors […]

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Kim Signals North Korea’s Missile Push for Next Five Years

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signalled that Pyongyang will continue to prioritise missile development over the next five years, reinforcing the country’s focus on expanding its military capabilities. State media reported that Kim made the remarks while inspecting key munitions factories and reviewing plans aimed at modernising weapons production. During the visits,

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Japan to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Japanese government has confirmed that it plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to the southwestern island of Yonaguni Island, located about 110 km from Taiwan. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the project is “on track,” though he did not give a specific date for the deployment. Strategic Location and Purpose Yonaguni lies at the far […]

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India Eyes Israeli LORA and Ice Breaker Missiles

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

India is reportedly engaged in talks with Israel to locally produce the LORA long-range artillery rocket and the Ice Breaker cruise missile. This development follows the success of Israel’s Rampage missile in recent operations, which is believed to have driven fresh interest from New Delhi in advanced missile systems. Why These Systems Matter The LORA […]

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North Korea Conducts Missile Tests Ahead of Trump’s Visit To South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully tested new sea-to-surface cruise missiles, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in South Korea. The launches were confirmed by Pyongyang’s state media, which claimed the missiles flew for more than two hours before hitting designated targets in the country’s western waters. Details Of The Launches

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US Denies New AMRAAM Missile Deliveries to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in India has rejected recent media reports claiming that new AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles would be supplied to Pakistan. The embassy stated that no part of the contract modification authorizes delivery of new missiles. What the Contract Actually Covers According to the clarification, the contract in question is for sustainment and spares […]

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India, UK Sign Missile Deal Worth £350 Million

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

India and the United Kingdom have finalized a defence contract worth £350 million (about USD 468 million / ≈ ₹4,136 crore) for the supply of lightweight multirole missiles to the Indian Army. The missiles will be manufactured by Thales at its Northern Ireland facility, which also produces similar systems for Ukraine. Strategic Importance The deal […]

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Defence Ministry Opens Missile Work To Private Firms

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2025

The Ministry of Defence has announced that it will allow private companies to participate in missile development and ammunition manufacturing. This marks a major policy shift toward involving the private sector in defence production. What The Policy Allows Private firms will now be permitted to manufacture artillery shells (105 mm, 130 mm, 150 mm), mortar […]

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Putin Praises Trump, Warns U.S. Over Tomahawk Support

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered guarded praise for U.S. President Donald Trump while warning that supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would mark a dangerous escalation in U.S.–Russia relations. He made the remarks at a foreign-policy forum in Sochi on October 2, 2025. Compliment With Caution Putin acknowledged Trump’s diplomatic style, noting his