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TTP Tightens Grip on KP as Pakistan Loses Control

Indian officials tracking the developments say that the TTP has managed to assert itself in a big way in the Khyber district….reports Asian Lite News A parallel government has seized control of

March 11, 2026

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Naval Power Show in Vizag

Record-breaking MILAN 2026 ends in Visakhapatnam as 74 nations and 42 warships join forces, showcasing India’s rising naval power and global maritime partnerships….reports Asian Lite News Exercise MILAN 2026, one of the

February 26, 2026

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Trump Weighs Fresh Security Tariffs

They would be separate from a new global 15 per cent tariff that Trump has proposed to keep in place for five months…reports Asian Lite News Following the Supreme Court’s strike down

February 24, 2026

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Britain agrees drone defence plan with 4 allies

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) says the programme will prioritise a “lightweight, affordable” surface-to-air weapon, with the first project to be delivered by next year..reports Asian Lite News Britain is to

February 22, 2026

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UK Immigration Goes Digital

The government says the shift is part of a wider effort to modernise border checks, enhance security…reports Asian Lite news The United Kingdom is preparing for a sweeping transformation of its immigration

February 20, 2026

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India, Greece Boost Maritime Ties

The discussions centred on strengthening maritime cooperation through navy-to-navy and joint exercises and training exchanges….reports Asian Lite News Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, met with Vice Admiral Dimitrios

February 16, 2026

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EU Pushes Defence Independence

Von der Leyen argued that Europe must develop what she described as a “backbone of strategic enablers” — critical capabilities that would allow the continent to act independently if necessary…reports Asian Lite

February 15, 2026

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Gulf tensions rise with naval surge

US deploys second carrier to Gulf as Trump presses Iran for nuclear deal, blending diplomacy and deterrence amid warnings of escalation and regional retaliation….reports Asian Lite News The United States is reinforcing

February 13, 2026

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British Army Gets Smart

The £86 million Dismounted Data System contract is set to transform how British soldiers receive and share battlefield intelligence, accelerating decision-making and boosting combat effectiveness by 2027….reports Asian Lite News The UK

February 13, 2026

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Hypersonic power on India’s parade

DRDO unveils India’s Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile and advanced submarine systems at Republic Day, highlighting growing self-reliance and major strides in defence technology….reports Asian Lite News India’s Defence Research and Development

January 29, 2026

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