Mazagon Dock’s Colombo Move Is India’s First Direct Strike on China’s Maritime Influence

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited’s acquisition of a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard has been reported as a routine overseas expansion by a defence PSU. It is anything but routine. For the first time, India has taken majority control of a maritime industrial asset outside its borders, and it has

International

White House Claims Major Blow To Iran Navy

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has sharply reduced Iran’s missile and naval attack capacity during Operation Epic Fury, describing the campaign as one of the most intense maritime strikes in modern military history. Her remarks came as Washington said its forces were continuing attacks aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure

International

Iran Claims Attack On USS Abraham Lincoln

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran’s navy has claimed it fired cruise missiles toward the USS Abraham Lincoln and forced the US aircraft carrier to change course, marking another sharp escalation in Tehran’s confrontation with American forces in the region. The claim was carried by Iranian state media, which presented the action as a show of naval strength against what […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Congress Questions Government Over US Submarine Strike: Does The Opposition Think India Commands The US Navy

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

The reported sinking of the Iranian naval warship IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka by a United States submarine has triggered the usual pavlovian response from the Indian National Congress. In a display of strategic illiteracy that borders on the comical, Congress leaders are now demanding “explanations” from the Modi government. Their smoking gun? The fact […]

Op-Eds Opinion

A $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier That Cannot Fix Its Toilets: What It Says About Modern Defence Procurement

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

When the USS Gerald R. Ford, the most expensive aircraft carrier ever built, began struggling with repeated sewage system failures, the story sounded like a rejected script from a slapstick comedy. A $13 billion symbol of American naval dominance, packed with electromagnetic catapults and next-generation combat tech, was effectively being defeated by clogged pipes and […]

Defence National

India To Commission Third Nuclear Submarine

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

India is expected to commission its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine by the summer of 2026, further strengthening its strategic maritime deterrence. The submarine, INS Aridhaman, is currently in the final stages of trials and is likely to be inducted into service in the coming months. Indian Navy To Commission Third Indigenous Nuclear Submarine

Defence National

India Seals ₹7,995 Crore Deal With US For Navy Copter Support

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India has signed a ₹7,995 crore agreement with the United States for long-term sustainment of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. The package includes spare parts, maintenance assistance, technical support, and training to ensure the fleet remains fully mission-ready. What The Deal Covers The agreement, signed under the US Foreign Military Sales framework,

Defence National

Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Vessel INS Mahe

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in the Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASW-SWC) series. The commissioning ceremony was held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai and attended by senior military leadership. The ship will operate under the Western Naval Command. Built With High Indigenous Content INS Mahe has been designed […]

Defence National

US and Russia Confirmed for India’s 2026 Naval Events

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India’s Indian Navy will host three major international maritime events — the International Fleet Review (IFR), the Exercise MILAN and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs — in Visakhapatnam from February 15 to 25, 2026. More than 55 nations have reportedly indicated their willingness to take part. Officials have confirmed that the […]

International

Kim Inspects New Destroyer at Military Expo

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Choe Hyon naval destroyer at a defence exhibition, where he called for the navy to be ready to “thoroughly deter or counter and punish the enemy’s provocations.” Military Showcase and Inspection The visit was part of the annual Defence Development exhibition in North Korea, which highlights the […]