Daily Archives: December 23, 2025

Army

Boeing, Anduril Partner on Bid for U.S. Army’s Future Air Defense Interceptor

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Boeing-Anduril Join Hands for US Army’s IFPC Increment 2 Second Interceptor Program: Washington, December 23, 2025: Boeing has teamed up with Anduril Rocket Motor Systems to compete in the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor program, aimed at strengthening defenses against emerging aerial threats. Under the partnership, Anduril will supply the solid rocket motor for Boeing’s medium-range interceptor offering.

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Air Force

India’s DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG Missile

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DRDO’s Akash-NG Missile: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials (UET) of the Akash-NG missile system, marking a major step forward in enhancing the country’s air defense capabilities. The trials, conducted over several days, involved the interception of a variety of aerial targets across different altitudes and ranges, including low-altitude near-boundary and long-range high-altitude scenarios.

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Public Sector

CISC Underscores Strategic Importance of Rare Earth Minerals for Defence Production

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In a landmark discussion on the strategic importance of critical minerals, the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with IP Bazzaar, hosted a high-level roundtable titled “Minerals That Matter: Geopolitics, Sovereignty & Value Chains” on December 17, 2025, in New Delhi. The event brought together policymakers, defence experts, industry leaders, and academic professionals to deliberate on the role of critical minerals in national security, defense preparedness, and technological sovereignty.

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Aviation

India’s Adani Group Plans Expansion into Aircraft MRO and Freighter Conversion Services

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Adani Group Plans Expansion into Aircraft MRO and Freighter Conversion Services: India’s Adani Group has announced plans to expand its aviation footprint by entering two major service segments: aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft conversion. The move is aimed at capitalising on India’s rapidly growing aviation market while further diversifying the conglomerate’s infrastructure-led portfolio.

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News

Italy Receives First Rheinmetall Skynex Air Defence System to Counter Drone Threats

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Rheinmetall Supplies First Skynex Air Defence System to Italy: The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first Skynex air defence system from Rheinmetall, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s ability to counter drones and other close-range aerial threats. The handover was completed on 18 December 2025 at the Comando Artiglieria Controaeri (Air Defence Artillery Command) base in Sabaudia.

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