Defence deal with KSA: symbolism, stakes, and reality

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s signing of a strategic mutual defense agreement has great symbolic value for both countries, and perhaps for other Gulf countries to consider entering into similar pacts with Pakistan. Optics are powerful. Saudi Arabia...

Defense team to claim 'religious abuse' prompted Abe's slaying

The defense team of Tetsuya Yamagami, who is accused of murdering former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is expected to contend that the crime stemmed from “religious abuse” in his family and was not an act of political terrorism, sources said. The...

Company unveils unbelievable tech that could help nations rally from China's global dominance: 'A … solution to an immediate problem'

Innovative magnet recyclers in Ireland may soon be turning in their four-leaf clovers for four rare-earth oxides with cleaner-energy implications. That's because experts at Ionic Rare Earths, a subsidiary of Ionic Technologies, are perfecting a...

Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Sep 21, ’25 Business Report]

On this week’s Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another...

Taiwan drops hints of future naval defence using unmanned systems

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster its asymmetrical warfare capabilities to protect against a possible naval invasion from mainland China, Taiwan and its defence industry have rolled out a range of uncrewed naval solutions, from high-speed...

FN UK wins 10-year MOD contract for HMG upgrades

FN UK, the sole manufacturer and assembler of machine guns in the United Kingdom, has signed a 10-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade and provide through-life support for the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG), the British...

The Largest Military Aircraft Ever: New Airlifter Designed to Deliver Full Fighter and Helicopter Squadrons to Forward Bases

American defence producer Radia has confirmed work is planned to design a next generation military cargo aircraft, designated the WindRunner, which the firm has stated will be the world’s largest. A rendering of the aircraft released by the firm...

Swan Defence shares hit 5% upper circuit after signing Rs 4,250 crore MoU with Gujarat Maritime Board

Swan Defence Holdings India (SDHI) saw its shares rise 5% in early trade after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for a strategic investment of ₹4,250 crore. The partnership is set to...

Vietnam defence ministry sets new rules on social insurance in 2025

In first 2 years of service, contributions will equal 22% of twice the reference salary. Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence has announced new rules on compulsory social insurance for military and cypher staff, which will take effect on 2 October 2025,...

Malaysia to elevate defence ties with South Korea to strategic level

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will elevate its defence relationship with South Korea to a strategic and practical industry partnership, reflecting both nations’ commitment to peace and technological advancement. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled...

The UK’s New Defense Industry Plan: Good in Parts

The announcement of a new defense-related policy tends to moisten the palms of British military personnel. Too often, they say, it means cutting everything by 15% and irreversibly disbanding an entire capability while claiming the country is...

Malaysia To Elevate Defence Ties With South Korea To Strategic Level - Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to elevate its defence ties with South Korea into a strategic and practical industry partnership, reflecting both nations’ shared commitment to peace, security and technological advancement, said...

Bringing it up a notch: Malaysia to elevate defence ties with S. Korea to strategic level, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Malaysia is set to elevate its defence ties with South Korea into a strategic and practical industry partnership, reflecting both nations’ shared commitment to peace, security and technological advancement, said Defence...

World : South Korea, Malaysia Formalise Defence Partnership Built On Mutual Trust

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) – South Korea and Malaysia have successfully institutionalised defence cooperation based on mutual trust, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a new driver of collaboration, said Korean Ambassador to...

Trading Radar For September 22: TCS, Infosys, SCI, GRSE, Lupin, Swan Defence, RailTel Are On Investors’ Watchlist

Indian equity markets are set for a weak opening on Monday, as Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50 index, edged 0.09% lower to 25,332.5 at 8:30 a.m. IST. Technology stocks could continue to face selling pressure after US President...

Northrop Grumman signs Taiwanese contracts

“The AN/TPS-78 ADCAP radar is a proven, long-range and highly mobile system that will significantly enhance Taiwan’s air surveillance capabilities. We are dedicated to partnering with Taiwanese industry to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense...

Seoul shares trim earlier gains late Mon. morning on retail selling

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares pared earlier gains late Monday morning as heavy retail selling offset institutional and foreign buying. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 23.87 points, or 0.69 percent, to...

GRSE shares in focus today on $62.44-million contract, more details

Shares of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) are in news today after the defence firm said it has inked a contract valued at USD 62.44 million with a Hamburg-based company for the construction of four hybrid multi-purpose vessels. The...

Striking workers approve contract Boeing already rejected, Reuters says

Striking union workers at Boeing (BA) voted 90% to approve a four-year contract proposal from the union, one that management at the company has already refused to consider, Dan Catchpole of Reuters reports. International Association of Machinists...

Hanwha Group invites U.S. Korean War veterans to defense production sites

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group said Monday it has hosted a visit by U.S. veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War to its defense system production plants in South Korea as part of a government program to recognize their service and sacrifice....