US Denies New AMRAAM Missile Deliveries to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2025

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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

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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

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US Mulls Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]

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Russia Bombs Kyiv With 595 Drones, 48 Missiles In 12-Hour Attack

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Russia launched a major aerial strike on Ukraine early Sunday, firing 595 drones and 48 missiles overnight, in what officials say was one of its most intense attacks so far. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 568 drones and 43 missiles, though several got through. Civilian casualties and damage At least four civilians died, including a 12-year-old, […]

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India Plans Barak-8 Air Defence by 2035

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

India has unveiled a strategic defence plan aiming to cover all strategic facilities across the country with multi-layered air security by 2035. As part of this plan, the Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile system will be integrated. What Is Barak-8 The Barak-8 is an Israeli-Indian joint development. It is designed to intercept aerial threats including aircraft,

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Russia conducts long-range missile strikes on Ukraine

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Russia launched long-range strikes against Ukrainian military targets on Thursday, deploying hypersonic air-launched Kinzhal missiles among other delivery systems, according to Russia’s Defence Ministry. Strikes and targets hit The strikes reportedly hit 13 locations, including weapons manufacturing facilities and airfields. Debris from the attack caused additional damage

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Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of New Air-Defence Missiles

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed air-defence missile systems. State media reported that the weapons demonstrated “superior combat capability,” with rapid response against threats such as drones and cruise missiles. Timing Ahead of Summit The missile tests came a day before the planned summit between U.S. President

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Russia Launches Heaviest Wave of Strikes on Ukraine in Weeks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has launched its most extensive aerial assault on Ukraine in weeks, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles in a coordinated overnight attack. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the strikes targeted several western regions, marking one of the most intense barrages of the conflict in recent months. Casualties and Civilian Damage The wave of […]