7 June 2025.*DEFENCE UPDATE* 1. *Old Image Circulated as S-400 Radar Hit*: An old image is being falsely circulated by Pakistan, claiming it shows the destruction of an Indian S-400 radar, but it is actually a photo of oil stains at a vehicle service yard at the BJ military base from February 2025, predating the recent Indo-Pakistan conflict. 2. *Pakistan Seeks Turkish Mobile Mission Control Centres*: A Pakistani Air Force delegation will visit Turkey to seek replacements for two Next Generation Mobile Mission Control Centres (NG-MMCC) destroyed in Indian Air Force missile strikes after previous Chinese systems failed. 3. *China Offers 40 J-35, KJ-500 AWACS, and HQ-19 ADS to Pakistan*: China has offered Pakistan Air Force 40 J-35 stealth fighter jets, KJ-500 AWACS aircraft, and HQ-19 air defense systems designed to counter ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and fighter jets, signaling deepening military ties between the two countries. 4. *Pakistan Pleads for Indus Water Treaty Reinstatement*: Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources has written four letters to India, pleading for the reinstatement of the Indus Water Treaty, which India suspended amid heightened tensions. 5. *IAF Apache Makes Precautionary Landing*: An Indian Air Force Apache attack helicopter made a precautionary landing near Saharanpur during a training sortie due to a technical issue, after which it safely returned to base. 6. *194 Agniveers Join Ladakh Scouts Regiment*: A total of 194 Agniveers were inducted into the Ladakh Scouts Regiment following their passing out parade in Leh, strengthening the regiment's manpower. 7. *Canada Invites PM Modi to G7 Summit*: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 Summit in Canada on June 15, 2025, reflecting ongoing international engagement. 8. *Indian Navy to Commission INS Arnala*: The Indian Navy will commission INS Arnala, its first indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, at Visakhapatnam on June 18, 2025, marking a milestone in domestic naval shipbuilding. 9. *Bangladesh Election Scheduled for April 2026*: Bangladesh’s interim government has announced that the next national election will be held in the first half of April 2026, setting the stage for a key political event in the region. 10. *Zorawar Light Tank User Trials to Begin*: User trials for the Zorawar light tank will commence by August 2025, following the completion of development trials, with induction into the Indian Army expected to start from 2027. 11. *DRDO to Test Astra Mk3 (Gandiva) Missile*: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing to conduct a firing test of the Astra Mk3 (Gandiva), a 350 km range air-to-air missile, which will enhance the Indian Air Force’s long-range engagement capabilities. 12. *China-Pakistan Disinformation Campaign on Rafale*: French officials have identified a targeted disinformation campaign against the Rafale fighter jet, with fake news and videos circulated by actors linked to China and Pakistan to harm the jet's reputation. 13. *60% of Rafale Manufacturing May Shift to India*: Following a partnership between France’s Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems, up to 60% of Rafale fighter jet manufacturing value, including for the Indian Navy’s 26 Rafale Marine fighters, may shift to India, boosting domestic defense production. 14. *DRDO Prepares for Hypersonic Cruise Missile Test*: DRDO is advancing preparations for a test of its hypersonic cruise missile under Project ET-LDHCM, aiming for speeds exceeding Mach 6 and low-altitude maneuverability, representing a leap in indigenous missile technology. 15. *BrahMos Aerospace to Test Upgraded Ramjet Engine*: BrahMos Aerospace is set to test a new ramjet engine for the BrahMos missile, increasing its speed from Mach 3 to over Mach 4.5, with ground trials underway before integration into flight trials, promising faster and more efficient missile performance.