LCA Tejas Gets Initial Operational Clearance for Induction into IAF
IOC of LCA a Major Milestone in Self-Reliance: Antony, Flight Safety Record of Tejas is Unprecdented in Aviation History says ACM Browne as he leaves service in the next few days (31 Dec)
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/lca-tejas-gets-initial-operational-clearance-for-induction-into-iaf-2312.html

Indian Defence Ministry Announces the Years Achievements

Disaster relief, Agni V trials, aircraft carrier induction, Tejas amongst the many achievements for 2013 listed by the Ministry of Defence

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-defence/indian-defence-ministry-announces-the-years-achievements-2313.html

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) Foundation Stone Laid
The NATGRID is a crucial initiative that will help plug our vulnerabilities by upgrading and enhancing our capability to detect and respond to such threats at the earliest possible time.
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/india-terrorism/national-intelligence-grid-natgrid-foundation-stone-laid-2314.html

Bangladesh Finalises Submarine Deal with China
Enhancing underwater capability the submarines will be based in Cox' Baazar post 2019
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/bangladesh/bangladesh-finalises-submarine-deal-with-china-2315.html

Tamil Woman Soldiers join National Service in Sri Lanka

In a first of its kind 55 woman soldiers joined active duty at a Passing Out ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Army's 4th Signal Corps Parade Ground in Anuradhapura
http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/tamil-woman-soldiers-join-national-service-2316.html

Military reform essential, says US ambassador in Myanmar
Calling for professionalisation and moving the military out of the political space, a clear signal by the US to Myanmar Army

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/myanmar/military-reform-essential-says-us-ambassador-in-myanmar-2317.html