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UK Tests New Missile Shield Against Iranian Drones

UK tests Skyhammer interceptor missiles in Jordan, boosting defences against drone threats as Defence Minister Luke Pollard strengthens security ties with Gulf partners during regional visit, reports London Daily Newsdesk The UK

May 2, 2026

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Baloch Liberation Army Claims First Sea Attack, Announces New Naval Wing

The Baloch Militant group announced the formation of the “Hammal Maritime Defence Force” (HMDF), which it described as its official naval division….reports Asian Lite News The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed

April 14, 2026

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Protests Erupt Over Japan Arms Export Plan

Thousands protest in Tokyo against Japan’s plan to ease arms export rules, warning military expansion risks undermining pacifist constitution and pushing nation toward conflict, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Thousands of protesters, joined

April 6, 2026

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New German Military Law Sparks Privacy Debate

Germany mandates young men to report long foreign stays under new military law; voluntary service retained but social media debate erupts over privacy and transparency, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Germany has introduced

April 6, 2026

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Russia flags Japan’s rearmament as threat to Asia Pacific

Russia has repeatedly raised with Japanese authorities through diplomatic channels the negative impact of their policies on security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region…reports Asian Lite News The deployment of anti ship

April 2, 2026

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Trump says military constructing massive bunker beneath White House project

Trump emphasised that the project will not rely on taxpayer funding, stating that it is being financed entirely through private contributions and external donors…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump has said that

March 30, 2026

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Army boosts altitude healthcare

Indian Army installs oxygen generation facility in Arunachal, strengthens medical support in remote high-altitude regions…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Indian Army has enhanced healthcare infrastructure in remote high-altitude areas with the

March 26, 2026

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UK PM admits defence funding plan delay

The UK prime minister has said the government has yet to finalise how it will fund its defence strategy, as questions continue over the timing and scope of its long-awaited review. Ministers

March 24, 2026

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Pyongyang Fires Ballistic Missiles

Pyongyang fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea amid ongoing US–South Korea military drills.The launch comes during heightened regional tensions and warnings from North Korean leadership…reports London Daily News Desk

March 15, 2026

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New Hunt for Budget Air Defence

Western governments and defence companies are seeking cheaper ways to counter drones and missiles as conflicts highlight the high cost of traditional air-defence systems, reports John Williams Western defence companies and governments

March 13, 2026

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