US and Japan Agree to Establish Missile Assembly Facility

Agreement expands joint missile production and defence cooperation as Washington and Tokyo strengthen military readiness amid growing Indo-Pacific security concerns…reports Asian Lite News Desk The proposed Japanese facility will support AMRAAM production as Washington and Tokyo expand defence cooperation amid growing regional security concerns. The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a facility in Japan for the final assembly and testing of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs), marking a further expansion of their defence industrial partnership. The agreement forms part of a joint defence production initiative called ‘Operation Supercharge’, according to a statement shared by the US House

North Korea condemns Japan’s missile build-up

Pyongyang criticises Japan-US military drills and growing offensive capabilities, warning of rising tensions across the Indo-Pacific region…reports Asian Lite News Desk North Korea on Tuesday criticised Japan’s efforts to acquire what it described as pre-emptive attack capabilities and last month’s joint military exercises between Tokyo and Washington, warning that the moves could trigger a cycle of escalating regional tensions. In an article published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a military commentator criticised Japan’s deployment of a Type 25 longer-range

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Ambani’s Jio launches $3.2bn share sale in India

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has launched a $3.2 billion initial public offering, expected to become India’s largest share sale. The offering comes amid

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

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Anupam Kher announces 556th film

The veteran actor says his latest international project has reminded him that cinema transcends language and cultural differences…reports Asian Lite News Desk Veteran Indian

Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died aged 75 in Goa…reports Asian Lite News Desk

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US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of
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