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High-altitude intel balloon soars to new heights

The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions…reports Asian Lite News The United Kingdom has made a significant leap in its defence capabilities with the

August 1, 2025

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Kargil at 26: Why India Must Never Forget the Price of Peace

Twenty-five years on, the most enduring legacy of the Kargil conflict isn’t just strategic victory or recovery of territory—it’s the irreplaceable human price India paid…writes Colonel Danvir Singh (Retd) It has been

July 22, 2025

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DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire

The ceasefire deal, formalised through a Declaration of Principles, was signed after a series of discussions that began in April In a significant development aimed at bringing lasting peace to the mineral-rich

July 20, 2025

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INS Nistar Unveiled: Inside India’s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel

The ship’s Sanskrit name, meaning liberation, highlights its key role in boosting India’s deep-sea rescue abilities—rare among global navies…writes Manan Bhatt The Indian Navy today commissioned INS Nistar, which is India’s first

July 18, 2025

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India Doubles Down on Indo-Pacific

India reaffirms its strategic commitment to a free, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific under the SAGAR vision…reports Asian Lite Newsa India has reaffirmed its growing engagement in the Indo-Pacific, guided by its SAGAR

July 13, 2025

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Pentagon takes stake in rare earth firm

This partnership aims to enhance the US’s strategic independence in critical minerals, which are essential for both defense and commercial applications In a significant move to bolster domestic rare earth production, MP

July 11, 2025

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Saudi deploys first THAAD missile unit

Riyadh boosts its long-range missile defence with U.S.-made THAAD system, amid growing regional missile threats. Saudi Arabia has officially activated its first Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile unit, marking a

July 4, 2025

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Quantum Leap Secures India’s Edge

The Minister said India has entered a new quantum era, set to transform future warfare….reports Asian Lite News India has taken a major leap in defence and cyber security by successfully demonstrating

June 30, 2025

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MI6 Gets First Female Chief

Metreweli, 47, will become the first woman to lead MI6 in its 116-year history….reports Asian Lite News Underscoring the rising role of cyber intelligence in modern espionage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has

June 16, 2025

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Exercise Catamaran brings together over 3,000 personnel

The exercise involved military personnel from nine countries, including France, the UK, Brazil, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the US. The Royal Marines from 40 and 47 Commando led the

June 13, 2025

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