India’s defence ministry has approved the procurement of 87 armed drones and over 110 BrahMos missiles, along with other modernization proposals, totaling Rs 67,000 crore. The acquisition of MALE drones, to be produced with 60% indigenous content, aims to enhance the capabilities of the three services, while the BrahMos missiles will further strengthen the firepower of Sukhoi-30MKI fighters.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian leadership, a source familiar with the plan said on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel must “complete” the defeat of Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of the remaining hostages, days ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss an updated war plan.