Russia's decades-long anticipation for a lunar triumph crumbles as the Luna-25 probe crashes during its pre-landing maneuvers on the Moon's surface. The Russian space agency Roscosmos confirms the unfortunate outcome, marking a setback in the country's lunar aspirations.

Indian submarine INS Vagir is embarking on its first extended range deployment to Australia, participating in exercises with the Royal Australian Navy while not involved in the ongoing Malabar drills.

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have successfully developed the world's lightest bulletproof jackets, boasting the capability to halt eight bullets fired from an AK-series rifle. Weighing in at just 8.2 kilograms, these innovative jackets are more than 2 kilograms lighter than the ones currently employed by the Indian Army.