India-Russia Pact Allows Troops, Warships and Aircraft on Each Other’s Soil

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

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For decades, India and Russia have described their relationship using familiar phrases: strategic partnership, defence cooperation, legacy ties, and shared geopolitical understanding. Most of this has played out in predictable ways, from arms purchases to joint exercises and diplomatic

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US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz Two US Navy warships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in a significant military move linked to efforts to restore safe navigation through the vital energy corridor. The transit came as Washington said it was beginning to set conditions for clearing mines and reopening normal maritime traffic […]

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Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

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Trump Announces Plan for ‘Trump-Class’ Warships

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new class of warships to be named the Trump-class, as part of a proposal to expand and modernise the United States Navy. The announcement was made during a public address in Florida, where Trump outlined what he described as an ambitious naval expansion programme aimed at […]

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Trump Warns Venezuelan Jets Will Be Shot Down If They Endanger US Ships

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]