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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...
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...
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...
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...
Rhea Space Activity applies optical navigation to military rendezvous missions
Rhea Space Activity is developing an 'optical navigation system' for military spacecraft rendezvous under the 'Vanguard' project. The project builds upon NASA's AutoNav technology and has received a $...
How China cracked US ‘super code’, health benefits of lard: 7 science highlights
China has transitioned its largest unified power market, the Southern Regional Electricity Market (SREM), from using American software to Tianquan, a solver developed by Chinese engineers. This move r...
Washington Lists DJI; Experts: Taiwan Seeks Inroads into U.S. Drone Ecosystem
Experts suggest that as Washington bans Chinese drone company DJI, Taiwan has a strategic opportunity to enter the U.S. commercial drone market by offering alternative products and services....
US and Chinese tech research is decoupling—ASPI’s Critical Tech Tracker
A significant divide is developing between China's critical technology research environment and that of the United States and its allies, indicating a gradual decoupling in technological advancements....
Lockheed Martin Advances Next-Gen Interceptor Design Work
Lockheed Martin reports that the first Next-Generation Interceptor (NGI) could be delivered as early as fiscal year 2027....
Pentagon bets on Musk's AI - won't be woke
The Pentagon intends to collaborate with Elon Musk's Neuralink for artificial intelligence (AI) development, emphasizing that their approach will not follow the contemporary social justice agenda ofte...
Alphabet Inc. $GOOG Position Boosted by Smith Salley Wealth Management
Smith Salley Wealth Management increased its stake in Alphabet Inc. by 3.4% during the third quarter by acquiring an additional 8,965 shares, bringing their total holdings to 273,963 shares as per the...
Army Chief: Operation Sindoor Continues; 2026 Named ‘Year of Networking, Data Centricity’
The Indian Army has designated the year 2026 as its 'Year of Networking & Data Centricity,' a move designed to improve real-time decision-making, connectivity, and overall combat effectiveness. Th...
Economic uncertainty and the shift toward online property research
Investors are increasingly turning to comprehensive online tools and data analytics for real estate investments due to market uncertainties such as fluctuating interest rates and uneven housing growth...
IRClass Logs Stellar 2025: Defence, Marine, Digital & Research Triumphs
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has reported strong performance across the defence sector, merchant marine operations, digital innovation, and research in 2025. Notably, the commissioning of INS...
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future
Chinese robotaxi developers are playing a significant role in promoting autonomous vehicle technology in Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates. The presence of self-driving cars highli...
DRDO Sets Stage for Testing Upgraded 200 km Range Astra Mk2 Missile with New Dual-Pulse Motor in Early 2026
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India is planning major tests for its upgraded 200 km range Astra Mk2 air-to-air missile, featuring a new dual-pulse motor. These trials are...
News: Doctors Report US Used Secret Energy Weapon While Attacking N. Maduro
Doctors claim that during an attack on President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, American forces used a secret energy weapon....
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