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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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India’s Defence Bill Hits $92bn

India’s military expenditure rose to $92.1 billion in 2025, reinforcing its position as the world’s fifth-largest defence spender amid a shifting global security landscape. A new SIPRI report also highlighted the continued

June 9, 2026

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Putin Revives Su-57 Offer to India

Putin highlights deep India-Russia defence ties, praises strategic autonomy, and signals Su-57 offer as Moscow pushes to strengthen partnership amid shifting global alignments, reports Asian Lite News Desk Russian President Vladimir Putin

June 5, 2026

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UK: Nuclear Spending Watchdog Planned

The move follows recommendations from the Public Accounts Committee and the Strategic Defence Review, with ministers arguing it will strengthen accountability and public confidence…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Government has agreed

June 5, 2026

Defence·UK News

They Call Aircraft Carriers Outdated, Then Build More

If the carrier is truly dead, the world’s most serious navies are conducting a very expensive funeral in reverse, writes Cdr Rahul Verma (Retd) There is a strange comfort in declaring the

June 4, 2026

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NATO fury as Russian drone hits Romania homes

NATO condemns Russia after drone strike hits Romanian apartments, injuring two, as tensions rise over airspace violations and fears grow of Ukraine war spillover, reports Asian Lite News Desk NATO has strongly

May 29, 2026

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Japan Expands Spy Powers In Security Shift

Japan has approved legislation to establish a National Intelligence Council aimed at strengthening security coordination….reports Asian Lite News Desk Japan has approved legislation to establish a National Intelligence Council aimed at centralising the

May 27, 2026

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Merc Signals Defence Ambitions

German car giant says it is ready to play a “positive role” as Europe boosts military spending…reports London Daily News desk Mercedes-Benz chief executive Ola Källenius has said the German luxury carmaker

May 17, 2026

Business·Defence·Europe

India Expands Defence Reach with Strategic Indo Pacific Outpost

Massive Great Nicobar project aims to strengthen India’s military presence near one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes….reports Asian Lite News India is moving ahead with plans to establish a major

May 11, 2026

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India’s Big Nicobar Bet Marries Security and Sustainability

India’s Nicobar vision seeks to turn a remote island into a global trade hub without losing sight of ecology and local communities….writes Rishi Suri India’s maritime future is no longer a distant

May 5, 2026

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