*PREVIEW* *Defence Professionals Daily News and Analysis* *20-Feb-2025* *DEFENSE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY(19)* - Defence Ministry - BEL Sign ₹1220.12 Cr Deal for Coast Guard Radios. - HAL's IJT-36 Yashas Rebranded for Export with Weaponry Options. - Army Chief Champions 100% Indigenous Production and Innovation. - Kalyani and AM General Forge Historic LOI for Indian Artillery Supply. - Defence Ministry signs ₹697.35 crore deal for 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks.. - Govt to launch tri-services expo to boost indigenous defense tech. - India's Defense Industry Set for Major Growth and Innovation. - Thales to Hire 550 Engineers, Boost Local Sourcing in India. - India and France Collaborate on Advanced Defense Technologies. - Indian Navy's TEDBF Fighter Set for Design Review by 2026. - HAL Boosts Tejas Mk1A Production Plans for 97 Jet Order. - Revolutionizing Defense Training: ADE's AI-Powered Simulators. - GE Vernova to Pioneer Electric Propulsion for India's Future LPDs. - UTTAM Radar Tracks LCA Mk-1 at 140km, Enhancing IAF's Edge. - Drones Tech Lab Launches Raptor UAV for IAF Mi-17s. - Cochin Shipyard Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Shipbuilding Capacity. - Mahindra and Anduril Team Up for Cutting-Edge Defense Tech. - Tonbo Imaging's WaveStrike DEW Wins Global Contracts Post Aero India 2025. - Indian Navy Begins Steel Cutting for Third Fleet Support Ship. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *GEOPOLITICS AND SECURITY ALLIANCES(6)* - India Army Chief Raises Alarm Over Pakistan's Influence in Bangladesh. - Ukrainian Spy Chief Optimistic About 2025 Ceasefire, Yet Skepticism Remains. - Trudeau Stands Firm on Ukraine Support Amid Trump Criticism. - Australia and New Zealand Keep Watch on Chinese Warships Off Coast. - Taiwan detects 36 Chinese aircraft and 8 vessels near its borders.. - India and Russia Sign Logistics Pact to Strengthen Defense Ties. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MILITARY OPERATIONS(3)* - Army Chief Empowers Corps Commanders to Tackle China Border Issues. - Army Chief: India Prepared for Aggression if Provoked by Pakistan. - Iran Showcases New Weapons in Military Drills, Heightening Regional Tensions. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM(2)* - Campaign Against Naxals Intensifies After Four Killed in Encounter. - India Labels Pakistan as a Global Terrorism Hub at UN Security Council. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION WARFARE(1)* - Critical Alert: Update Google Chrome Now to Avoid Data Breaches. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MIL PERSONNEL & VETERANS(2)* - Indian Army's Vital Role in Nation-Building: Gen. Dwivedi. - Army Chief Reaffirms Apolitical Stance Amidst Political Remarks. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MISCELLANEOUS(10)* - Trump Labels Zelensky a "Dictator," Undermining US Support for Ukraine. - US Becomes 5th Largest Oil Supplier to India Amid Russian Shift. - Indian Students Launch Nanosatellite to Boost Astronaut Health in Space. - Trump Critiques Biden's $21M India Voter Turnout Funding. - Chandrayaan-4 to Feature 5 Modules, Paving Way for Lunar Exploration. - Tesla Set to Launch in India by April, Boosting EV Growth. - India's NISAR Project: A Cost-Effective Model for Space Innovation. - Sri Lankan Navy detains 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen, families urge aid.. - India's Aviation Sector Requires 20,000 New Pilots Soon. - IN-SPACe launches Rs 500 crore fund to empower space startups. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] xxxx--End--xxxx Defence Professionals Daily Digest Stay ahead of the curve. Subscribe to Defence Professionals Newsletter https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VarBKikDJ6H7TQH3760D