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Greece is bolstering its defences by purchasing anti-ship missiles from France, amidst ongoing tensions with Turkey. The agreement, signed by defence ministers Nikos Dendias and Sebastien Lecornu, includes 16 Exocet missiles. This deal is part of a larger modernization effort, with Greece investing heavily in high-tech military equipment and shifting towards AI-powered defence systems.

India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology by successfully testing a 30-kilowatt laser weapon capable of neutralizing aircraft, missiles, and drone swarms, developed by DRDO and ready for deployment. Meanwhile, China urges the US to completely remove reciprocal tariffs. In Punjab, a controversy arose after police questioned a Congress MLA following remarks critical of the Chief Minister.

After the US, Russia and China, India has successfully demonstrated a directed energy weapon or DEW — a 30KW laser beam capable of neutralising drones and static targets. It can also blind surveillance devices

Tensions escalate as Taiwan reports a surge in Chinese military activity, with 34 PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels detected near its territory. In response to Beijing's increasing pressure, Taiwan's military remains on high alert, conducting its largest annual defense exercises.

India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology with the successful demonstration of a 30-kilowatt laser weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats like drones and missiles. Developed by the DRDO, this directed-energy weapon is ready for production and deployment, placing India among a select group of nations with advanced laser capabilities.

India has proposed offering its indigenous Akash air defence missile system to the UAE, aiming to enhance bilateral defence cooperation. Both nations are keen to strengthen collaboration through military exercises, training, defence-industrial projects, and technology transfer. This initiative aligns with India's strategy to export defence systems to friendly nations, fostering regional peace and prosperity.

According to Taiwan's MND, 11 out of 17 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, sparking concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island.

Britain announced a significant military aid package for Ukraine, while urging Western allies to provide more weapons, especially air defense systems like Patriot missiles. A US envoy is in Moscow to push for a ceasefire, but Russia's conditions are hindering progress. With a potential Russian offensive looming, European nations are stepping up to lead support efforts for Ukraine.

India is poised to receive its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the AMCA, by 2035, as announced by DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat. DRDO is also planning to collaborate with a foreign OEM for aero-engine development. Furthermore, DRDO demonstrated its laser-based weapon system capable of neutralizing aerial threats, joining an elite group of nations with such capabilities.

The Army and DRDO completed four successful flight tests of the MR-SAM systems developed in collaboration with Israel. These tests, conducted from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, demonstrated the missile system's ability to intercept high-speed aerial targets at various ranges and altitudes, confirming its operational capability.