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‘Year of Reforms’: Indian Army’s Future-Ready Vision For 2025

The Indian Army’s ‘Year of Reforms’ sets a transformative roadmap for 2025, focusing on jointness, modernization, technology infusion, and human resource management. A bold step aligned with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

January 8, 2025

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China mulls national military training for children, college students

China’s National People’s Congress is currently considering legal amendments to expand compulsory military training in universities and introduce ‘national defence education’ in high schools, a report by Rakesh Sharma For an extended period,

September 21, 2024

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INDUS-X Defence Initiative Marks First Anniversary

Since its inception, INDUS-X has fostered robust private sector cooperation between the United States and India, paving the way for transformative partnerships among defence technology firms, investors, and researchers. As the US-India

June 22, 2024

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Dy Defence Chief issues grim warning

Shapps added that any such conflict would be fought alongside Nato allies who could collectively outgun Russia, rather than by the UK alone…reports Asian Lite News Britain could not fight Russia for

March 28, 2024

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NATO says record number of allies hit defence target

Biden, Harris and Blinken had took strong exception to Trump’s remark. Republican Nikki Haley had also took exception to the Trump’s statement…reports Asian Lite News Outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said

February 16, 2024

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Defence ministry signs Rs 2,269-cr deal with BEL

The Shakti EW system is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured…reports Asian Lite News The defence ministry signed a Rs 2,269-crore deal with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Tuesday for the procurement

February 14, 2024

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UK to upgrade defence missile system in Red Sea

Tension has soared in the Red Sea area since Yemen’s Houthis launched a campaign of attacks on international shipping in November…reports Asian Lite News Britain’s Ministry of Defence on Sunday announced the

January 22, 2024

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Rajnath’s UK visit gives big push to defence ties

The discussions between the two nations went beyond military manoeuvres, encompassing a comprehensive spectrum of collaborative initiatives…reports Asian Lite News Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s UK visit was not merely symbolic. The outcomes

January 12, 2024

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Rajnath to visit UK to discuss defence, security issues

The two leaders explored ways and means to develop closer defence relations. Grant Shapps also invited Rajnath Singh to visit the UK in the near future…reports Asian Lite News Union Defence Minister

January 8, 2024

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Defence Ministry Inks Deal for 6 Coast Guard Patrol Vessels

According to the Defence Ministry, the acquisition of these major ICG platforms is aimed to boost the ICG’s capability and reinforces the increased focus of the Government towards Maritime Security…reports Asian Lite

December 21, 2023

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