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Russia Launches 1,100 Drones on Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has launched an unprecedented attack involving approximately 1,100 drones against the country. The scale of drone strikes indicates a signi...
2025 Ukraine Summary: Wars, Walks, and What’s Next
The year 2025 was pivotal for Ukraine, characterized by significant battlefield changes, technological advancements such as drone warfare, peace negotiations marred by numerous challenges, energy cris...
Musk Hosts Defense Secretary At SpaceX Days After $739M Contract , Announces Grok AI Pentagon Deployment
Elon Musk has hosted US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the SpaceX headquarters a few days following the announcement of a $739 million contract for the company's technology services. During the vis...
Ukrainian drone rescue mission hit mid-operation — but armored capsule saves the wounded (VIDEO)
During an evacuation attempt on the Ukrainian frontline, a robotic capsule carrying wounded personnel was hit directly by a Russian FPV drone. Despite being struck, the armored capsule successfully pr...
China cries foul after topping ASPI tech rankings
According to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's (ASPI) latest report on critical technologies, China now leads globally in nearly 90% of such tech categories that can impact national interest...
Russia unleashes its Geran-5 air defense killer on Ukraine, equipped with British Raspberry Pi microcomputer tracker
Russia has begun deploying the Geran-5 drone against Ukrainian forces, which is equipped with a British-made Raspberry Pi microcomputer for tracking purposes. There are reports that Russia may also ar...
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1420: UK launches competition to build 500-kilometer-range missiles for Ukraine
The United Kingdom has initiated a contest aimed at developing new military technology, specifically 500-kilometer range offensive missile systems intended to support Ukrainian defense capabilities. T...
Fix Grok or else, EU tech chief tells Elon Musk’s X
The EU's technology regulator has threatened to impose a fine of up to 6% of annual revenue on Elon Musk's social media platform X if the company fails to address user complaints about its Grok algori...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his first official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss key areas including trade, technology, and green development initiati...
Trump Says He Will Talk to Musk About Restoring Internet in Iran Amid Blackout
US President Donald Trump has stated that he will reach out to Elon Musk for possible ways to restore internet connectivity in Iran following a blackout reported at the beginning of November. The move...
NATO Central Nerve System Entrusted to Turkish Engineers
The central command and control system of NATO has been entrusted to Turkish engineers for maintenance and operation. This highlights the trust placed in Turkey's technological expertise within the al...
India's ARDE Pioneers Railgun Development For Army's Hypersonic Strike Edge
The Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of India is developing an indigenous Electromagnetic Railgun system for the Indian Army, marking a significant step towards enhancing its mil...
NATO's New Brain Turkey-Based... HavelSan Will Set Up Invisible Networks
HAVELSAN, a Turkish company, will establish an invisible network for NATO, marking a significant advancement in the alliance’s technological infrastructure and cooperation with Turkey....
Indian Army Raising Dedicated Swarm Drone Regiments for Future Tech-Driven Battlefield Dominance and Surveillance
The Indian Army is raising specialised drone units named 'Shaktibaan' regiments as part of its modernization efforts to gain an edge on future battlefields through technological advancements in survei...
India Launches PARAM SHAKTI: Homegrown 3.1 Petaflop Supercomputing Powerhouse For Defence At IIT-Madras
India has unveiled the indigenous supercomputer PARAM SHAKTI at IIT Madras, marking a significant step in its technological self-reliance strategy under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The system...
Air Force outines acquisition changes supporting Hegseth mandate
The Air Force has detailed planned modifications to its acquisition procedures aimed at executing the directives laid out by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall's legislative proposal known as th...
Hanwha Enters US Navy's Unmanned Surface Vessel Market ... Fires Back at Hyundai Heavy Industries
South Korea’s Hanwha Group has announced its intention to enter the unmanned surface vessel market for the US Navy. This move is seen as a direct response to competitor Hyundai Heavy Industries. The d...
Nvidia chooses China’s Hesai for lidar sensors in Hyperion autonomous driving platform
Hesai Group, the world's leading manufacturer of vehicle lidar sensors based in Shanghai, has partnered with US semiconductor company Nvidia to aid in developing an autonomous driving platform. The pa...
A 34-Year-Old Tech Minister Now Runs Ukraine’s War – Here’s Why
Mykhailo Fedorov, a 34-year-old former tech minister, has been appointed as Defense Minister in Ukraine. His appointment underscores a strategic shift towards leveraging technology for warfare and enh...
Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Carrying MANPADS Missiles
Russia has updated its Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to carry shoulder-fired heat-seeking missiles (MANPADS), enhancing the drone's combat capabilities....
Baidu chip unit Kunlunxin files for Hong Kong IPO amid China’s push for tech self-reliance
Baidu’s artificial intelligence chip subsidiary Kunlunxin has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This filing is part of Baidu's response to the Chinese government'...
China’s DRAM giant CXMT plans US$4.2 billion IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market
CXMT Corporation, parent of Chinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), intends to raise 29.5 billion yuan (approximately US$4.2 billion) through an initial public offering on the S...
TSMC says it has started mass production of 'most advanced' 2nm chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has commenced mass production of the world's most advanced 2nm chips, aiming to maintain its critical role in the global semiconductor industry. The d...
HAL Conducts Successful Maiden Test Flight of ALH Dhruv-NG, the Civilian Variant of Dhruv
State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the maiden test flight of the ALH Dhruv-NG multi-role helicopter in Bengaluru on December 30, 2025. This latest version is a civi...
China’s lagging basic research demands core tech pivot as US curbs bite: economic adviser
A prominent Chinese economist warns that China must accelerate basic research and master core technologies to compete with the United States, which is increasingly restricting access to advanced techn...
DSA Holding Signs $2 Billion LoI For Innogress Ventures–Led Quantum, Deep-Tech Ecosystem
Norwegian deep-tech investor DSA Holding has signed an agreement to invest up to $2 billion in India's quantum and deep-tech sector through a partnership with Innogress Ventures. This marks one of the...
Poland prepares €2 billion anti-drone barrier to deter future Russian UAV incursions
Polish officials are planning to deploy an extensive anti-drone defensive system costing approximately 2 billion euros along the country's eastern border with Russia and Belarus. This barrier will int...
China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up
A paralyzed Chinese man with limited physical mobility has developed an innovative smart farm control system and established a startup despite his condition. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at five,...
US Military Speeds Up Preparations for Drone Warfare - Featured Article 'The Wired World In 2026'
A featured article discusses how the US military is ramping up its readiness for future drone warfare, setting the stage for advancements in unmanned aerial combat. The piece delves into anticipated d...
MoD Sets 2026 Target for Dry Kaveri Certification to Expedite CCS Clearance for Ghatak UCAV Project
The Ministry of Defence has set a deadline for the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) to complete certification of the Dry Kaveri engine by 2026. This accelerated timeline is intended to speed ...
Aryavart Technologies Delivers First Batch of Arya UAVs To IAF
Bhopal-based Aryavart Technologies has delivered the first batch of ARYA-5001 tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Indian Air Force, marking a significant milestone in India's indigenous de...
Washington Lists DJI; Experts: Taiwan Seizes Opportunity to Enter US Drone Ecosystem
According to experts, as Washington has placed restrictions on China's drone manufacturer DJI, there is an opportunity for Taiwan to enter the U.S. drone market and ecosystem. This comes amid growing ...
2025 in review: tech
The article provides an overview of technological advancements and trends from 2025, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, space exploration, renewable energy tec...
The art of war is undergoing a technological revolution in Ukraine
A Ukrainian expert argues that modern warfare necessitates armies to adopt operational models similar to tech giants like Amazon and SpaceX based on observations since 2022....
SASMOS Achieves Milestone With First High-Power Radar Harness Delivery To L&T Defence
SASMOS has reached an important milestone by completing and preparing for delivery the first batch of wiring harnesses designed for high-power radar systems to L&T Precision Engineering & Systems. Thi...
What Pax Silica Reveals About India’s Vulnerability in Global Tech Supply Chains
A U.S.-led initiative to secure semiconductor manufacturing is indicative of a broader shift in global technological geopolitics, emphasizing the extent of India’s reliance on foreign technology for c...
China, Russia partnership ‘stronger than ever’ despite Western sanctions: envoy
Russia's ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, asserts that despite Western sanctions, China and Russia have developed a more robust and trusting partnership. This relationship has deepened in response ...
‘Bad policy’: China’s drone makers to shrug off US ban, analysts say
Analysts have responded to the U.S.'s formal ban on selling new drones manufactured by Chinese firms, viewing it as a significant step in the strategic competition and technological decoupling between...
2025 air market review: European defence independence, next-gen tech and export concerns dominate
The ongoing geopolitical turbulence has questioned established norms, impacting air forces and their industrial suppliers globally. Five main trends are highlighted for the year 2025 as part of this r...
SHANTI Bill Marks Transformational Step In India's Energy, Tech Landscape: MEA
The SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament on December 18-19, 2025. It aims to drive energy independence ...
India's Drone Revolution: AI Shields, Swarm Killers, and Laser Fury Counter Sky Threats
India has made significant strides in defense self-reliance by integrating advanced drone technology into its military strategy, focusing on modernization of infrastructure and doctrines to ensure lon...
US lawmakers urge Pentagon to add DeepSeek, Xiaomi to blacklist
US lawmakers have written to the Department of Defense pressing for Chinese technology firms DeepSeek and Xiaomi to be added to the entity list, effectively blacklisting them from doing business with ...
China’s humanoid arms race: start-ups debut robots for stores, offices and factories
Chinese start-up companies are intensifying their efforts in developing humanoid robots, with some recently unveiling new models like the service humanoid Hobbs W1 from Noetix Robotics. These startups...
How China cracked the US ‘super code’ that controls most power grids in the world
China's Southern Regional Electricity Market (SREM) has fully transitioned from American software to Chinese-developed Tianquan solver, which is 14% faster. This move follows recent reports of leading...
As technology contest accelerates, let’s be among those who shape the rules
Justin Bassi, executive director of ASPI (Australian Strategic Policy Institute), introduces The Sydney Dialogue 2025 meeting scheduled for December 4th and 5th. He emphasizes that technology is a dom...
Elon Musk Acknowledges Adoption of AI by Pentagon Despite Growing Backlash
Elon Musk has acknowledged that the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) continues to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies despite increasing public and private sector concerns over the et...
With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
The opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Hetao cooperation zone marks a significant step for Hong Kong in its ambition to become an international tech hub. Chief Exe...
What might next-generation military aircrew training look like?
Next-generation military aircrew training may undergo significant changes due to evolving combat aircraft roles, advancements in simulation and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) technologies, and the es...
China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU jump nearly 60% as approvals take effect
In November, China's exports of permanent magnets containing rare earth elements to the European Union increased by 59.5% year-over-year to 2,568.8 tonnes, following Beijing's decision to grant longer...
Boeing teams with Anduril on U.S. Army air defense program
Boeing has teamed up with American defense technology company Anduril Industries to develop an air defense interceptor system for the U.S. Army under the Integrated Fires Protection Capability program...
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