New Weapons, Specialist Units To Boost Army’s Capabilities

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

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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

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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