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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The U.S. military is looking to buy Tesla Cybertrucks to use as missile targets

The U.S. Air Force plans to purchase two Tesla Cybertrucks as targets for missile testing.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Japan's new stealth warship just won over a big buyer, in a historic first for its post-WWII weapons industry

Japan has secured its largest arms export deal with Australia, selling 11 Mogami-class frigates for $6.5 billion.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Long-distance arms: German money for Ukraine's combat drones DW 08/03/2025

Germany plans to fund approximately 500 An-196 Liutyi drones for Ukraine, marking a significant collaboration in drone production and military support between the two nations.
Germany news
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#ukraine
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Ukraine's industry can make way more weapons than the country can buy. Industry figures say there's a simple fix to unlocking its potential.

Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ukraine's industry can make way more weapons than the country can buy. Industry figures say there's a simple fix to unlocking its potential.

Ukraine's defense industry can significantly increase its production capacity with adequate funding, despite current budget limitations.
more#ukraine
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

11 charts for understanding the escalating global arms race

Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, driven by geopolitical tensions and significant profits for key defense companies.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What is MP Materials and why is Apple causing its stock price to soar today?

MP Materials Corp. shares surged due to a $400 million DOD purchase and rising interest spurred by Apple.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Future of Warfare Comes to America

The device that took off in Texas, called the Roadrunner, was made by the Silicon Valley defense startup Anduril. By Pentagon standards, the Roadrunner is cheap (around a hundred thousand dollars apiece), and, if it fails to strike its target, it returns to base, ready to try again.
US politics
#drone-technology
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How televised drone racing gave birth to a new company now making cutting-edge tech for the US military

Performance Drone Works is a pioneer in the domestic drone market, transitioning from drone racing to military technology.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Private equity fund Capitol Meridian started in 2021 to bet on defense. Suddenly it's the hottest sector around

Palmer and Coburn launched Capitol Meridian Partners during COVID-19, focusing on investments that protect U.S. military personnel, amidst a shut-down world.
Venture
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Defense Plant In Izhevsk, Killing 3

A Ukrainian drone strike in Izhevsk targeted a key defense facility, resulting in three deaths and 35 injuries.
#nato
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fromWIRED
2 months ago

Taiwan Is Rushing to Make Its Own Drones Before It's Too Late

Taiwan aims to establish a drone industry amid threat of Chinese invasion but faces significant production challenges.
US news
fromFortune
2 months ago

Booz Allen Hamilton CEO: 'It's good to have options in dealing with Iran'

Booz Allen Hamilton's reliance on government contracts exposes it to funding cuts, affecting employment and operations.
Rozanski emphasizes the need for the U.S. to lead in defense technology to counter China.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Stockholm-based SWEBAL secures 3M

Major General (ret) Karl Engelbrektson emphasizes the urgent need for increased military production capacity in response to evolving global conflicts and a critical TNT shortage in Europe.
European startups
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Study AI if you want to get hired in the defense industry, the CEO of Scandinavia's biggest military manufacturer says

AI and software skills are crucial for jobs in the evolving defense industry, as emphasized by Saab CEO Micael Johansson.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A Russian oil company says it paid out a $195,000 bounty to soldiers it credited with downing an F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine

A Russian company rewarded soldiers with $195,000 for downing the first US-made F-16 jet in Ukraine.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How a pair of Palos Verdes altar boys grew up to be Soviet spies

“Flying a falcon in exactly the same way that men had done centuries before Christ transplanted Chris into their time,” Lindsey wrote.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A newly upgraded radar is joining US hypersonic missile defense

Raytheon's upgraded radar enhances missile defense against hypersonic weapons, featuring advanced detection capabilities.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

European shares see record hedge funds pressure - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hedge funds exhibited the largest sell-off of European shares in a decade, prompted by trade tariff concerns and the euro's strength diminishing exports.
Europe politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

2 new stealth fighter jets will expand who's in the world's top air forces

The KF-21 represents South Korea's ambition to join the exclusive club of 5th-generation fighter producers.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The US needs a stronger defense industry and deeper magazines for a long war with China, Army leader says

Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll emphasized that American industry must be strengthened for a potential long conflict with China, highlighting readiness as an immediate concern.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump world's Laura Loomer takes aim at a 'woke' Lockheed Martin and its $2 trillion F-35 program

Laura Loomer criticizes Lockheed Martin's F-35 program, labeling it 'woke' and unreliable for combat.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Lockheed Martin's CEO says he wants the F-35 to deliver 80% of the F-47's capabilities at half the cost

Lockheed Martin plans to enhance the F-35's capabilities by integrating tech from its NGAD bid, aiming for 80% of sixth-gen performance at lower costs.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
4 months ago

China's rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it

China's dominance in rare earth minerals poses a significant risk to global economies.
Immediate suspension of rare earth exports signals a geopolitical crisis for the U.S.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Why are the rare earths China is withholding so precious?

China's export suspension of rare earth metals poses a severe risk to U.S. industries relying on these key materials.
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