26 January 2025.*DEFENCE UPDATE* 1. *China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet Tests*: China's J-20 stealth fighter jet has carried out sophisticated tests using drone swarms for reconnaissance and multi-vector attacks. 2. *Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' New Dry Dock*: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders has built a massive new dry dock that will enable the simultaneous construction of 8 Project 17A stealth frigates. 3. *Indian Navy's MiG-29K Upgrade*: The Indian Navy has enhanced the combat capabilities of its MiG-29K fighter jets by integrating the Israeli Rampage missile with a range of 250 km. 4. *Tejas Mark 1A First Flight*: Hindustan Aeronautics has conducted the first flight of the second Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet, with the first two aircraft to be handed over to the Indian Air Force by March 2025. 5. *INS Shurat: India's First AI-Enabled Warship*: INS Shurat is India's first artificial intelligence-enabled warship, designed to mimic human cognitive capabilities for enhanced decision-making. 6. *Development of New 6th Generation Jet Engine*: The Ministry of Defence will reveal the selected foreign partner for the development of a new 110 kN 6th generation jet engine at Aero India 2025. 7. *Indian Air Force to Inspect Su-57 Fighter Jet*: The Indian Air Force will get an up-close look at the Su-57 prototype at Aero India 2025, with potential flight trials to follow if the initial inspection is favorable. 8. *Sai Manu Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program*: New Space Research and Technologies has announced the unveiling of its Sai Manu collaborative combat aircraft program, a low-cost, expendable asset for various roles. 9. *Rollout of Tejas Mark 2*: The rollout of the Tejas Mark 2 is slated to take place by the end of November 2025. 10. *INS Shurat's AI Capabilities*: INS Shurat's AI capabilities enable it to process real-time imagery and data, detect and classify objects, and facilitate natural interaction between crew members and ship systems.