*PREVIEW* *Defence Professionals Daily News and Analysis* *21-Feb-2025* *DEFENSE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY(16)* - India Eyes F-35 Acquisition as Interim Solution Amid AMCA Delays. - Russia Offers Customizable Su-57E to Boost India's Defense Strategy. - Fighter Jet Engine Showdown: India's Path to Air Power Domination. - Tata Advanced Systems Unveils Innovative Defense Solutions at IDEX 2025. - Construction of Third Fleet Support Ship Begins at L&T Shipyard. - Mahindra Joins Forces with Anduril to Boost India's Defense Tech. - Defence Ministry Secures ₹697.35 Cr Deal for 1,868 Forklift Trucks. - India's Make in India: A Strategic Shift in Defense Manufacturing. - Celebrating 30 Years: Tejas MkII and India's Aerospace Progress. - GE and GTRE Team Up for Next-Gen Engine for AMCA Fighter. - M1 Interceptor Unveiled: Project Kusha Enhances India's Air Defense. - India's TEDBF Program Advances Toward Key Design Review in 2025. - France's Naval Group Criticizes Germany's Submarine Tech Exports. - Kalyani Strategic Systems Launches Versatile RC 0912 Chassis at IDEX 2025. - Indian Army Enhances Smerch MLRS with Cope Cage for Drone Defense. - RudraM-III Trials Successful; Inflight Testing Set for This Year. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *DEFENSE POLICY AND BUDGETING(2)* - Xi Jinping's Orders Aim to Elevate China's Military Power. - Kiren Rijiju: Rs 42,000 Crore Investment to Transform Arunachal Highway. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *GEOPOLITICS AND SECURITY ALLIANCES(9)* - Jaishankar and Wang Yi Discuss Ties and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. - Australia Alerts Airlines of Possible Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea. - Jaishankar and Lavrov Discuss India-Russia Ties Amid Ukraine Crisis. - Rubio: Trump-Putin meeting hinges on Ukraine conflict progress. - Trump Warns of Imminent World War III Amidst Global Tensions. - U.S. Commander in Panama to Counter Chinese Influence Amid Tensions. - Trump Frustrated with Zelenskyy's Stance on Peace Talks. - India and US Aim to Deepen Ties for Defense and Trade Growth. - Kharge: Modi Govt Endangers India's Security with China Incursions. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MILITARY OPERATIONS(2)* - India and Pakistan to hold Brigadier-level talks at J&K LoC. - Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Arrives in Vietnam. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM(3)* - Former Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Captured After 18 Years on the Run. - Security Forces Capture 16 Insurgents and Seize 23 Weapons in Manipur. - NIA charges two aides of Khalistani terrorist in murder plot. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION WARFARE(2)* - Kaspersky blocks 900 million phishing attempts in 2024, a 26% rise.. - Low cybersecurity investment threatens Asia-Pacific finance sector. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MISCELLANEOUS(11)* - Kash Patel Set to Make History as First Indian-Descent FBI Director. - BGB Chief Dismisses Minority Attack Reports Amid BSF Talks. - India Investigates USAID Funding Over Election Interference Concerns. - Jaishankar: G20's Unity Vital for Global Progress Amid Challenges. - India Ranks Fourth in Global Firepower Index 2025 Amidst Rising Strength. - Pakistan Railways to Launch Freight Service to Boost Trade with Russia. - India's Expanding Role in AI Governance and Cybersecurity. - India's Insurance Sector: Embracing Technology for Growth and Inclusion. - Former MLA Convicted for Serious Threat Against Parliament. - Australia to Enhance India's Gaganyaan Mission with Support. - IIT Madras Startup Waterfly Technologies Launches Electric Seagliders. - [_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