Defence industries
Unusual Machines, a US-based drone manufacturer and affiliate of Donald Trump Jr, has clinched its largest US government contract to date. The Pentagon deal involves the production of 3,500 drone motors and additional components for the US Army. This significant milestone underscores the growing emphasis on domestically produced drones,
Defence industries
The US military flew a pair of supersonic B-1 Lancer bombers up to the coast of Venezuela on Thursday, part of a training exercise to simulate an attack. This move comes a week after a similar flight of slower B-52 bombers in the region. The escalation in US military presence
Defence industries
Defence-related stocks are expected to be in focus today after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved new procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore. The move is set to benefit listed defence companies, including Bharat Dynamics, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, and Cochin Shipyard. The fresh approvals cover a wide range of
Defence industries
Bharat Dynamics has seen a significant gain of 1.49% from its previous closing, while Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Electronics have also seen moderate gains. The proposed acquisitions, worth ₹79,000 crore, are expected to have a positive impact on the defence sector. The proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition
Aircraft carriers
The Trump administration has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford, a technologically advanced aircraft carrier, to waters off Latin America, marking a dramatic escalation of military might in the region. The deployment comes as the US military has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, resulting in
Defence industries
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US military sank its eighth alleged drug-trafficking vessel in international waters, the first such strike in the Pacific, killing two people aboard. The strike was directed by President Trump and targeted a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organisation. Hegseth accused
Defence industries
USX Cyber, the company behind the unified cybersecurity and compliance platform Guardient, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting Guardient to and actively monitoring Microsoft GCC High environments. This integration expands Guardient's reach into high-assurance, government-trusted cloud domains, making it an ideal tool for organizations to achieve audit
Nuclear energy
Bangladesh and Kuwait have pledged to deepen their strategic partnership and expand cooperation in key areas including defense, trade, energy, and development. The commitment was made during the first-ever Bangladesh-Kuwait Political Consultation held in Dhaka, marking a new phase in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The meeting aimed to
Defence industries
Nigel Farage has long maintained a contentious relationship with Russia, often echoing Vladimir Putin's propaganda about the West being responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, in a recent bid to appear tough on Moscow, Farage has claimed he would order the shooting down of Russian
International cooperation
During her working visit to Luxembourg on October 17, Baiba Braze, discussed key issues with Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Minister of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. The meeting centered on bilateral cooperation in security and economy, current geopolitical challenges, support for Ukraine,
Defence industries
The defense trade media has been a trusted source of news and insight about the Defense Department for decades, and its access to unclassified areas in the Pentagon has enabled accurate and timely reporting. However, the Pentagon has been imposing unprecedented restrictions on journalists' ability to cover the military,
International cooperation
Lithuania and Sweden have strengthened their defense cooperation with a recent meeting between the two countries' defense ministers, Dovile Sakaliene and Pal Jonson. The meeting discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the defense industry, air defense, and Baltic Sea security. The two ministers exchanged views on defense spending priorities
