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Good evening, dear readers. We are back with your evening news brief. In today's Firstpost newsletter, "The News Explained", we give you a sneak peek into what India's arsenal could look like in the future… American javelin missiles and Excalibur artillery, and a Russia-like new fifth-generation stealth fighters. The US has approved a possible sale of military equipment with a combined value of $93 million for India. And ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit in December, Russia has offered unrestricted access to technology for the new fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jets. We explain what this means for India. The other news you mustn't miss today is… - What is next in the Epstein files?
- Why is Russia's spy ship near UK waters?
- Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' and the Pakistan connection
| How US Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles will be a game changer for the Indian Army | | The US has approved India's purchase of FGM-148 Javelin missiles and M982A1 Excalibur artillery rounds, a combined $92.8 million package that strengthens frontline capabilities meant to deepen strategic defence ties. The deal equips the Indian Army with modern precision firepower and supports long-term military modernisation Read Full Article  | Why Russia's offer to provide Su-57 stealth fighter jet tech to India is pathbreaking | | Russia is reportedly ready to provide technology transfer for the fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet to India. A rival of the American F-35 fighter jet, the Sukhoi Su-57 is known for its super-manoeuvrability. The aircraft would be a big boost to India's aerial prowess Read Full Article | Trump signs Epstein files bill. Why not all information may be released even now | | After months and months of drama, Donald Trump has signed the bill that orders his administration to publicly release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. But what can be expected from the Epstein files? Will the Department of Justice release all the information? Read Full Article | Could Russia's mysterious spy ship near UK waters trigger conflict? | | Is Russia testing the waters? A mysterious ship, believed to be a spy vessel named Yantar, entered British waters and shone lasers at military pilots. This prompted the UK to tell Moscow, 'We see you, we know what you're doing.' Does the ship pose dangers to Britain? Read Full Article | Inside Operation Lyari, Pakistan's crackdown on gangs, which inspired Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' | | The trailer for Ranveer Singh's new Bollywood movie, 'Dhurandhar', is out, and it's creating quite a buzz. The film reportedly takes inspiration from Operation Lyari, one of Pakistan's longest-running crackdowns on criminal gangs. Here's the true story behind that covert op, which began in 2012 and continued until 2017 Read Full Article | |
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