Western Intel Alleges Russia Arming Iran

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

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Western intelligence officials have claimed that Russia may be quietly expanding support to Iran during the ongoing war with the United States, with reports suggesting fresh shipments of drones alongside humanitarian supplies. The report says the alleged transfers, if confirmed, would mark the

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Rafale Bombs Made In India: The Real Start Of India’s Smart Weapons Industry

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

When the BEL–Safran HAMMER joint venture was announced, it was treated like another routine “Make in India” defence press release. Another agreement, another assembly line, another promise of localisation. But this project is fundamentally different from most of India’s past defence manufacturing efforts. This time India is not trying to build the aircraft. It is […]

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Russia May Resume Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed senior officials to gather information and prepare recommendations on possibly resuming nuclear weapons testing. The move follows recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Washington might end its moratorium on nuclear explosive tests. Putin said any Russian action would depend on U.S. decisions, but the

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New Weapons, Specialist Units To Boost Army’s Capabilities

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The Indian Army has completed the creation of 380 specialist drone platoons, codenamed “Ashni.” These units are designed to provide advanced surveillance and combat capabilities using unmanned systems. New Commando Battalions In the next six months, the Army will also raise 25 light commando battalions, to be known as “Bhairav.” These battalions are meant to […]

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“Weapons Decide Who Survives,” Zelenskyy Says

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

At the 80th UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that international law and diplomacy alone cannot shield nations from aggression. He stated, “If a nation wants peace, it still has to work on weapons … weapons decide who survives.” The Role Of Alliances And Arms Zelenskyy stressed that even international law functions only […]

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North Korea Declares Nuclear Status “Irreversible”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

North Korea has formally declared that its status as a nuclear weapons state is irreversible. In a statement delivered by its permanent mission to the United Nations, Pyongyang said that its nuclear identity is not a temporary policy but now enshrined in the country’s supreme law. Officials emphasized that the decision reflects a permanent strategic […]

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China to Showcase High-Tech Weapons in Victory Parade

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

China will hold a massive military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender in World War II. The “Victory Day” parade—only the second since 2015—will be staged at Tiananmen Square with international leaders expected to attend, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Xi Jinping will oversee the ceremony. […]

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Europe Buys $1 Billion in U.S. Arms for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Several European countries have purchased around $1 billion worth of U.S.-made military equipment to supply Ukraine, marking a shift in how Western aid is delivered. For the first time, European funds are being used to acquire American weapons, with NATO coordinating the logistics. Key Purchase Agreements Finalized The Netherlands has signed a deal to purchase […]

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FATF Flags Pakistan Over Illicit Weapons Funding Network

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a global alert highlighting Pakistan’s alleged role in the financing of illicit weapons networks. The watchdog has warned that Pakistan’s failure to plug critical gaps in its financial system has created fertile ground for money flows linked to arms procurement and extremist networks. Weapons-Funding Alert Issued