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(2nd LD) Top U.S. military officer calls for trilateral cooperation amid military buildup by N. Korea, China
Yonhap News Agency
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July 11, 2025
(ATTN: ADDS details from statement; TRIMS) By Lee Minji SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- The top military officer of the United States stressed the importance of security cooperation among South Korea, the U.S. and Japan to reestablish deterrence...
Samarahan online seller jailed total 36 years for drug trafficking, possession
Borneo Post
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July 11, 2025
Dayang Nurhanisah is escorted after proceedings at the Kuching Court Complex. — Photo by Kentigern Minggu KUCHING (July 11): The High Court here today sentenced an online seller to a total of 36 years in prison for trafficking 3.6675kg of...
GD: A Defense Contractor Worth Trading After a Late-June Breakout
Moneyshow - Florida
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General Dynamics Corp. (GD) is a defense contractor with leading market positions in business aviation and aircraft services, land and amphibious combat systems, mission-critical information systems and technologies, and shipbuilding and marine...
Pentagon takes stake in US rare earth company
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Pentagon takes stake in US rare earth company NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A US rare earth company announced Thursday an agreement with the Pentagon granting the government a stake in the venture in exchange for billions of dollars to...
“No wonder Trump is scared of him” – Moment Putin arived like a mafia boss to showcase Russia’s locally produced Military Vehicles
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently been inspecting domestically-produced military vehicles and motorcycles. His move is one that is showcasing Russia’s efforts to bolster its defense industry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The...
Germany plans to buy additional 15 F-35 fighter jets, Politico reports
The Gazette - Colorado
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BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to buy 15 additional F-35 fighter jets, Politico reported on Friday citing several people familiar with the matter, a move that would increase the country's planned fleet of the U.S.-made jet to 50. The report comes...
India Averted $130 Oil Crisis by Buying Russian Crude, Says Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
The Times of India
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July 11, 2025
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has come out swinging in defence of India’s continued import of Russian crude oil, stating that India played a key role in stabilising global oil prices during the Ukraine war. Speaking at the OPEC...
Army reservists simulate defense of key supplies in Han Kuang drills
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises entered their third day on Friday, with reservists from the Army's 206th Infantry Brigade simulating the defense of critical supplies against a Chinese attack on a logistics site...
The Global AI Defense Challenge 2025 Launched to Fight Bad AI with Good AI
The AI Journal
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July 11, 2025
The competition features three tracks covering AI security technologies on images, videos, and audio, with a total prize pool exceeding $120,000 USD. CHONGQING, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AI–The Global AI Defense Challenge 2025, co-hosted by the China...
Germany, Norway ready to buy 3 Patriots for Ukraine, Zelensky says
The Kyiv Independent
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July 11, 2025
Germany and Norway are prepared to purchase three Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine from a U.S. manufacturer, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press conference in Rome on July 10. "Germany is ready to pay – I have agreements with...
Vivo X200 FE With ‘Military-Grade Drop Resistance’ Feature To Launch in India on July 14; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Vivo will launch the Vivo X200 FE alongside the Vivo X Fold5 in India on July 14, 2025. The Vivo X200 FE will come with a “Military-grade drop resistance” feature to protect the device. The X200 FE will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+...
Russian military units attacked by Ukrainian drones
IPN
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July 11, 2025
0 Several cities in the Russian Federation, including Saint Petersburg and the Moscow region, were attacked last night by a series of Ukrainian drones, targeting several military units and warehouses, according to Unian, cited by IPN. Following...
Ukrainian drone strikes reported near Russian MiG plant, other defense facilities amid mass attack
The Kyiv Independent
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July 11, 2025
Drone attacks were reported overnight near a Russian oil depot and multiple defense industry facilities, including a MiG jet fighter production plant near Moscow, according to an independent Russian news outlet, Astra. Russia's Defense Ministry...
VCs To Double Down On Indian AI & Defence Tech Startup Investments In H2 2025
Inc42
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July 11, 2025
SUMMARY AI, defence tech and hardware startups to grab investors’ attention in the second half of 2025 As per Inc42’s investors survey, 57% of the 80+ respondents are looking for early-stage AI investments and another 22% are eyeing growth-stage...
AFAD stirs excitement for Defense & Sporting Arms Show as shooting industry sees bright hopes ahead
Manila Standard
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July 10, 2025
The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) invites enthusiasts, sports shooters, and industry stakeholders to the much-anticipated, star-studded Defense & Sporting Arms Show on July 23 to 27 at the SMX...
MP Materials and US Department of Defence Forge Transformative Rare Earth Partnership
The Assay
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July 11, 2025
MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) the only fully integrated domestic rare-earth producer in the US, announced a landmark public‑private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD). Through this strategic agreement, the DoD will acquire $400M...
A Persian in the Ranks: Rethinking Military Culture through the Life of a Forgotten Civil War Sharpshooter
Small Wars Journal
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July 11, 2025
In military history, the West often casts itself as having invented the clean, decisive, and morally superior way of war. From Victor Davis Hanson to popular portrayals of elite modern forces, the story is familiar: Western armies fight in fair,...
Hegseth unleashes US military ‘drone dominance’ initiative in new video
Sky News Australia
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July 11, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued sweeping new orders to fast-track drone production and deployment across the US military, tearing up red tape in a push to outpace adversaries like Russia, China and Iran. Commanders across all branches...
Solar’s Defense Play Is Paying Off But Valuations Raise Concerns, Says SEBI RA
myMotherLode - California
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The analyst highlighted Solar Industries’ growing international footprint and strong FY26 guidance, but cautioned that risks like customer concentration and geopolitical exposure could weigh on execution. Shares of Solar Industries slipped 8% this...
Jason Ortitay highlights tech industry growth and education initiatives
Southwest PA News - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
State Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative District Jason Ortitay, a notable commentator on technological advancements, shared insights on the growing significance of...