*PREVIEW* *Defence Professionals Daily News and Analysis* *22-Feb-2025* *DEFENSE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY(19)* - India's QRSAM Missile System Set for Deployment as Army Upgrades Air Defence. - Indian Army Boosts Defense with Lightweight Radars Against Drones. - India's Saber Sniper Rifle Triumphs Over Barrett in Police Contest. - HAL Launches "Yashas" IJT-36: A Cost-Effective Global Combat Trainer. - Mahindra and Anduril Partner for AI-Driven Defense Innovations. - Tejas Mk1A to Test Astra Mk1 Missile with AESA Radar Soon. - Astra Microwave Launches Indigenous S-Band Radar Radiating Plate. - DRDO's VSHORADS Set for User Trials After Successful Tests. - Pakistan Air Force's Aging Fleet Sparks Urgent Modernization Needs. - BEML Launches Advanced Armoured Tatra 66 Truck for Indian Forces. - Tata Power Eyes Six Sites for Nuclear Projects, Seeks Policy Clarity. - HAL Intensifies Development of CATS Hunter ALCM After Warrior Reveal. - Indian Navy Teams Up with Private Sector for Advanced Submarine Armor. - RSPA UCAV to Feature Cutting-Edge Electro-Optical Targeting System. - ideaForge Launches Advanced SWITCH V2 UAV at Aero India 2025. - Seonics Unveils India's First Indigenous Throttle Control for AMCA. - ACE Ltd Wins ₹420 Crore Defense Contract, Boosting Indigenous Production. - L&T Shipyard Launches Construction of 3rd Fleet Support Ship. - Invest Kerala Summit Showcases India's Push for Indigenous Defense. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *DEFENSE POLICY AND BUDGETING(1)* - IAF Pushes for Swift 5th-Gen Aircraft Acquisition Amid China-Pak Threats. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *GEOPOLITICS AND SECURITY ALLIANCES(11)* - EU Leaders' Visit to India: A Boost for Strategic Ties. - India Protests Cross-Border Firing in LoC Talks with Pakistan. - India rebukes Erdogan's Kashmir comments as unacceptable interference.. - J&K Police and CRPF Meet to Boost Security Collaboration in Kashmir. - India Highlights Pakistan's Role in Hindering SAARC Revival Efforts. - India-Bangladesh Border Forces Set Up Communication Hotline. - Jaishankar and Wang Yi Strengthen India-China Relations at G20. - Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Arrives in Vietnam. - India's Naval Strategy Emphasizes Nuclear Submarines Over Carriers. - China's New Radar in Yunnan Heightens Threat to India's Missile Program. - Russia may unlock $300 billion in frozen assets for Ukraine peace.. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MILITARY OPERATIONS(4)* - Indian Army Heads to Japan for Joint Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN. - Army Jawan Injured in LoC Landmine Blast in Poonch. - Indian Army's Surya Command Boosts Border Logistics with Civil Aviation. - Israeli military confirms release of 3 hostages by Hamas.. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM(1)* - Security Forces Detain Six Members of Banned Meitei Group in Manipur. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MIL PERSONNEL & VETERANS(1)* - Pentagon to Lay Off 5,400 Workers to Boost Military Readiness. - [_DefenceProfessionals Daily Digest_] *MISCELLANEOUS(7)* - Bhutan PM Hails Modi as Mentor, Seeks Closer Ties. - Kash Patel: First Indian-American FBI Director with Gujarat Roots. - POJK Residents Seek Integration with India, Says BJP's Sat Sharma. - MEA Confirms US Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants to Panama. - Pakistan Grants 154 Visas for Indian Pilgrims to Katas Raj Temples. - Apple Halts Data Protection Tool for UK Users Amid Government Pressure. - Trump Calls for Inspection of Fort Knox's Gold Reserves. - [_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