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Royal Air Force pilots injured after ejecting from training craft near Anglesey in Wales
The RAF has announced it has suspended training exercises following the crash.
Somaliland delegation eyes Israeli military presence, mutual defense ties
“If they get help from the Israelis, they can beat the Houthis and make it safe,” Dirie said.
Israel’s Navy is preparing for a future with robot-operated ships
It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll o...
1 Indian killed, 19 rescued after MV Cape Dao attacked off Oman; MEA calls for end to shipping attacks
An Indian seafarer, identified as Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, was killed after a missile attack on the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier
Two UK pilots injured during military aircraft training incident
The two pilots crashed near Anglesey and are being treated for what are thought to be minor injuries, the force said, adding that there were currently no report...
Study reveals how biological echo chambers form—and what can break them
Tropical army ants are known to form devastating armadas that march through forests eating other insects and small creatures. As they march, they deposit chemical trails of pheromones that others behind them sense and follow. But occasionally one of these ants will walk in a circle, prompting a subset of ants behind them to follow until they all collapse and die.
'NAZA' film controversy: Israel, Gaza, and the debate over collateral damage
Collateral damage refers to what are considered “acceptable” civilian casualties when military targets are being targeted from the air, and how such decisio...
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US ends blockade: ‘Golden opportunity’
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a seven-day period if the US agrees to end its blockade and military pressure campaign, according to a re...
China voices concern over U.S. Typhon missile deployment in Japan
China voices concern over U.S. Typhon missile deployment in Japan
Israeli defense officials push to expand naval submarine fleet to eight vessels
The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief...
Saudi Arabia's alliances insufficient against Houthi threat, Israel can help
As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader consideration...
US plans to reopen two military sites in Greenland: Report
US News: The United States plans to reopen a former Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and establish a military presence at an eastern Greenland .
U.S., Denmark, Greenland sign deal to expand U.S. military presence in Greenland
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- The United States, Denmark and its autonomous territory of Greenland on Tuesday signed an agreement in New York to expand the U.S. military presence on the strategic Arctic island. At a ceremony on the sidelines of the UN General Debate, the agreement was inked by U.S. President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik
Indian Navy to procure 6 more landing craft utility platforms to boost amphibious ops
News News: NEW DELHI: To strengthen its amphibious operations, logistics and HADR capabilities, the Indian Navy is planning to procure six landing craft utility .
Google Gemini AI Predicts XRP Could Hit $8.50 by 2027
In welcome news for the Ripple army, Google Gemini AI predicts XRP could hit $8.50 by the end of 2026 if certain conditions are met. The update comes as CoinGecko data shows XRP trading at $1.30, up a modest +0.4% over 24 hours but down -6.6% for the week, following a significant drop after the [...] The post Google Gemini AI Predicts XRP Could Hit $8.50 by 2027 appeared first on Cryptonews .
At UNGA, Trump vows "unmatched military might" against cartels, secures Greenland pact
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): Invoking a starkly militarised vision for Western Hemisphere security, US President Donald Trump in his address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly declared that Washington will unleash 'unmatched military might' against regional threats, equating drug cartels with global terror networks and hailing an 'unprecedented' defence agreement for permanent security in Greenland.
US military power a Wizard of Oz illusion ex-CIA analyst
Russia and Iran have pulled back the curtain on the myth of American dominance in the defense sector, Larry Johnson has said US military might has turned out to be an illusion in the style of 'The Wizard of Oz', former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has said. The myth of American dominance in the defense sector was shattered by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, Johnson said in an interview with RT
Varda Space Industries Signs Steve Layne as Chief Revenue Officer and Aaron Huber as Chief Financial Officer
Leadership additions will further accelerate growth across pharmaceutical and defense markets as Varda captures revenue on the way to the world's first commercial pharmaceutical product made in orbit. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Varda Space Industries, the leader in...
NUBURU Confirms Closing Funds in Place for Tekne Acquisition and Approximately $135.4 Million in Net Remaining Order Value
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BURU #LYOCON--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a next-generation dual-use Defense & Security integrated platform company, today confirmed that it holds the funds required to complete its acquisition of a 70% controlling interest in Tekne S.p.A. (“Tekne”) and requires no additional capital raise to close. Following the Italian Government’s Golden Power authorization on August 5, 2026, the parties are working toward completion in the first week of October 2026, subj
Japan to study use of AI-equipped humanoid robots in defense
Japan plans to explore the use in defense of humanoid robots equipped with physical artificial intelligence, government and ruling Read full story here
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