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Safran Electronics & Defence and SatSure have signed a landmark MoU to co-develop advanced geospatial intelligence solutions for India, announced during the France-India Year of Innovation.This partnership merges Safran’s mission-critical AI expertise with SatSure’s satellite data analytics, aiming to enhance defence, environmental monitoring, and national decision-making capabilities.French aerospace and defence giant Safran Electronics & Defence has joined forces with Indian Earth intelligence company SatSure to create integrated geospatial intelligence solutions tailored for India. The collaboration was formalised at Eurosatory 2026 in France, underscoring the growing Indo-French technological partnership.The agreement brings together Safran.AI, a subsidiary specialising in trusted artificial intelligence for…

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PARIS — War robots took over exhibitors’ stands at the 2026 Eurosatory edition, with at least 50 unmanned ground vehicle makers in attendance and more than a dozen systems of various sizes on display. Many of the offerings came from various European or American firms, but experts say the country at the forefront of these technologies is, without a doubt, Ukraine. “Ukraine leads in this space because it has an invaluable three years of battlefield testing and experimentation, which in turn have enabled the development of robust tactics and dedicated organizational structures, like new units, to employ UGVs,” Federico Borsari,…

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Recent turbulence in the Middle East has already led Singapore’s energy authorities to warn that prolonged fuel disruptions could affect domestic fuel availability. Washington should read that as more than a local energy story. If a distant crisis can stress Singapore’s system, a high-end Indo-Pacific conflict would do far more. In that scenario, Singapore is not just another exposed small state. It is the Indo-Pacific’s fuel canary.That is because Singapore combines vulnerability with centrality. It depends on imports for almost all of its energy needs, and about 95 percent of its power generation still runs on natural gas. Yet it…

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VC-25B Bridge aircraft begins commissioning flights. Credit: U.S. Air Force courtesy photo. The US Air Force (USAF) has received the VC-25B Bridge aircraft from L3Harris Technologies, advancing the replacement of the ageing VC-25A planes used for presidential transport.   The aircraft, a modified Boeing 747-8i, was completed within 10 months as part of preparations for future presidential airlift needs while development of next-generation aircraft continues.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Work on the project was expedited, with the L3Harris team operating in three…

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The peace talks between Iran and the United States in Switzerland entered their second day on Monday, following a tense opening session overshadowed by renewed threats and strategic manoeuvres.Tehran announced that it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately heightened tensions and drew sharp warnings from Washington. President Donald Trump repeated his threats to resume military attacks on Iran, underscoring the fragile nature of the negotiations.Vice President JD Vance led the American delegation in discussions with Iranian officials on Sunday at the Qatari-owned Buergenstock resort in the Swiss mountains. The talks were convened under the…

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As drones become ubiquitous on the modern battlefield, controlling them at scale without a one-operator-per-drone model is critical to maximizing their capabilities. Palladyne AI’s SwarmOS software enables this by distributing intelligence across every drone in the swarm, drawing on the same principles that allow ants and bees to collaborate at scale. While humans remain in the loop to make final decisions, SwarmOS runs entirely on each drone at the edge — no cloud connection required — enabling real-time perception, reasoning, and action in GPS-denied and communications-contested environments. Breaking Defense discussed the differences between automation and autonomy, swarm capabilities, and decentralized…

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Soldiers on patrol come to a halt after a suspected IED is found on patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, in 2009. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright UK soldier-worn counter-IED system (Project Crenic) now due 2028, not 2026 £45m contract launched Oct 2022 with Team Protect to integrate new kit Delay means ~6 years from award to service entry; IEDs remain a major threat The British military’s new dismounted counter-improvised explosive device (IED) capability will not begin to enter service until 2028 at the earliest, according to newly released information from the UK Government. Dubbed Project Crenic, the body-worn system was initiated in October 2022 through a £45m ($59.5m) integration…

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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has arrived in New Delhi to advance discussions on the interim trade agreement between India and the United States. His visit marks a significant step in the broader negotiations towards a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement that has been under discussion since early 2025.The Office of the US Trade Representative confirmed that Greer will meet with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, along with other senior officials. The talks will focus on the interim agreement that was first outlined in the joint statement issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in…

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