Cabinet officials
Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin received a courtesy call from Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan in Jakarta, discussing future cooperation in the defense sector. The two countries plan to strengthen their relationship, with plans for cooperation in the education sector, including sending cadets to India and
Defence industries
As Ukraine's war with Russia continues, the country's defense start-ups have emerged as a major force, with one company standing out for its rapid rise to prominence: Fire Point, a drone maker that has become the largest contractor for the Ukrainian military with $1 billion in
Defence industries
Malaria remains a devastating infectious disease, claiming more than half a million lives each year in Africa, primarily caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Researchers at Stellenbosch University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to a new class of antimalarial drugs. By targeting the parasite's internal
Defence industries
Turkey is seeking to bolster its air force capabilities by acquiring used Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Qatar and Oman, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stating that negotiations are progressing positively. This move comes amid delays in the development of the country's domestically developed fifth-generation KAAN fighter jet,
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
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
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
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
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
Legislators
The Government of Canada has made a strategic investment of $2 million to support ConvergX Global Solutions Foundation (ConvergX) in accelerating the commercialization of Canadian-made defence technologies. This collaboration aims to strengthen security and economic resilience while creating quality jobs for Canadians. ConvergX connects industry leaders, governments, and innovation ecosystems
Legislators
The Croatian Parliament is set to discuss draft amendments to the Defence Act and the Armed Forces Service Act, introducing mandatory basic military training for 18-year-old men, with the training scheduled to begin in January next year. The basic training will last two months and trainees will receive a monthly
Legislators
In a bilateral meeting with members of the Ukrainian Parliament at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Senator Erwin Tulfo assured Ukraine of the Philippines' support in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Addressing the Ukrainian lawmakers, Tulfo noted that the Philippines, like Ukraine, faces territorial disputes and
