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2025 sees highest British defence exports

Britain is on course for its strongest year on record for defence exports after securing more than £20 billion worth of overseas deals in 2025…reports Asian Lite News The government says 2025

December 29, 2025

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A Year of Grit, Glory, Realignment

India and the world closed 2025 amid major geopolitical realignments, economic disruption and significant scientific milestones…reports Asian Lite News The year 2025 will be remembered as one of defiance, disruption and discovery,

December 29, 2025

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UK offers military ‘gap year’

Britain plans a military gap year for under-25s, offering paid training, leadership skills and real Armed Forces experience as part of a wider defence recruitment drive….reports Asian Lite News Britain is set

December 27, 2025

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North Korea plans new arms factories

Kim Jong-un orders new munitions factories and higher missile and shell output, signalling a renewed push to modernise North Korea’s defence industry ahead of a key party congress. North Korean leader Kim

December 26, 2025

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Final batch of Apaches reach India

Widely regarded as one of the most formidable attack helicopters in the world, the Apache can carry an extensive range of weapons, including Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets and Stinger

December 18, 2025

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Police units to tackle violence against women

Specialist teams will deal with offences such as rape and stalking as part of VAWG strategy, home secretary says…reports Asian Lite News All police forces in England and Wales will have dedicated

December 14, 2025

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UK unveils new undersea warfare tech

The UK has launched a sweeping transformation of its naval defences with a new hybrid force designed to protect undersea cables, pipelines and critical national infrastructure…reports Asian Lite News Britain has announced

December 12, 2025

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India’s Navy as the Frontline Force: How Integrated Maritime Policing Outpaces Every Regional Navy

A key reason India can sustain this level of maritime policing is the Navy’s steady modernisation and the country’s rising indigenous shipbuilding capacity, writes Commodore (Dr) Johnson Odakkal (Retd) When Pakistan-backed terrorists

December 9, 2025

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Big weapon, small market: Why SMASH is unlikely to become an export missile

Most navies that shop on the global arms market look for weapons that can be easily integrated into their existing ships and infrastructure. A bulky, unproven anti-ship ballistic missile does not fit

December 9, 2025

COLUMNS·Defence·Pakistan

Norway’s big defence splash for ‘turbulent times’

Norway moves to strengthen its land and maritime defences with major investments in long-range precision weapons and an expanded submarine fleet, deepening cooperation with Germany. Norway has announced one of its most

December 6, 2025

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