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India Moves To Join France’s Future Fighter Programme

The move could give New Delhi access to advanced combat aviation technology while complementing its indigenous AMCA and TEDBF projects….reports Asian Lite News Desk India has begun formal steps towards joining France’s

August 11, 2026

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US seeks historic $1.5 trillion defence spending plan

Pete Hegseth unveils plans for a $1.5 trillion US defence budget, backing military modernisation, domestic manufacturing and record recruitment under President Trump, reports Asian Lite News Desk US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

August 1, 2026

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New Ocean Watch to Track Subs

India has launched plans for a seabed fibre-optic surveillance network to strengthen underwater monitoring across the Indian Ocean amid rising Chinese and Pakistani submarine activity, reports India daily News Desk India has

July 7, 2026

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New Indian Army Chief Seth Promises Future Ready Army Push

General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as the 31st Chief of the Indian Army, setting out a reform agenda focused on modernisation, technology and self-reliance under the “VIJAY” framework. He said the

July 1, 2026

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Doval leads BRICS security talks in Delhi

NSA Ajit Doval hosts key BRICS security meet in Delhi, combining bilateral talks and multilateral discussions to address emerging threats and strengthen coordination among member nations, reports India Daily News Desk India’s

June 23, 2026

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Trump Unveils New ‘Air Force One’ Bridge Aircraft

Trump unveils interim Air Force One aircraft as US upgrades ageing fleet, highlighting enhanced security, communications and capability while permanent next-generation presidential jet programme continues, reports Asian Lite News Desk United States

June 20, 2026

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BrahMos Demand Grows as Russia Explores Induction

BrahMos Aerospace chief Jaiteerth Joshi said Russia is keen to induct the supersonic cruise missile and is discussing ways to expand production capacity….reports Asian Lite news Desk Russia is keen to induct

June 18, 2026

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Triple warship boost for India Navy

The simultaneous commissioning highlights the increasing role of domestic shipyards in delivering complex naval platforms under India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, reports India Daily News Desk The Indian Navy is

June 16, 2026

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India steps up deep strike capability

India successfully tests 1,000 km range cruise missile, advancing indigenous deep-strike capability and strengthening tri-service precision warfare potential amid growing focus on long-range conventional deterrence, reports India Daily News Desk India has

June 16, 2026

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India, France Advance Rafale Discussions

India and France have made progress in discussions on the Rafale fighter jet programme following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and

June 16, 2026

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