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PM Modi Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong (Right) with South Korean PresidentIndia and South Korea on 20 April unveiled a new partnership centred on technology, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence and semiconductors.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced the launch of the “India-Korea Digital Bridge”, positioning it as a cornerstone initiative to anchor cooperation in next-generation technologies.The announcement came at a joint press conference, where Modi highlighted the broader strategic message of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, stressing that both nations would continue to contribute towards a progressive and inclusive regional order.The Digital…

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The conflict in Iran has shown that integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) systems are effective overall, but has also revealed key weaknesses and supply chain issues. Iranian attacks on US assets and other targets in the Middle East have combined ballistic missiles and drone swarms to prevent IAMD systems from being able to stop everything, and interceptor stockpiles quickly dwindled as wave after wave of attacks occurred. Breaking Defense discussed the effectiveness of IAMD, supply challenges and preparing for future attacks utilizing tactics such as drone swarms with Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center…

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI) with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore.This initiative is designed to provide uninterrupted insurance coverage for Indian-flagged, India-bound and India-originating vessels, strengthening maritime trade resilience and reducing dependence on foreign insurers.The move comes against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and global volatility, which have driven up insurance costs and raised concerns about the availability of coverage.The government stated that the pool will ensure affordable insurance access for ships carrying cargo to and from India, including those navigating high-risk maritime…

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Navy expects to choose the maker of its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter in August, the Chief of Naval Operations said today. The long-awaited decision will settle an arduous battle between Boeing and Northrop Grumman for the contract, which has been delayed for about a year as the Pentagon weighed whether to cancel the program, set to replace the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornets and E/A-18 Growlers. “The need for the F/A-XX is unquestionable. Peer competitors and even lesser adversaries are improving their anti-air capabilities,” Adm. Daryl Caudle told reporters on the sidelines of Sea Air Space conference today, according…

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has confirmed that an Indian trade delegation will be travelling to the United States this week for negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement.He described the development as a significant step towards finalising the deal, noting in a post on X that the agreement would be a “win-win” for both nations.The delegation is scheduled to arrive in Washington DC between 20 and 22 April, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal leading the talks.Agrawal had earlier shared India’s trade data for March and emphasised that the resumption of negotiations this month marks a crucial step in advancing…

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — California-based maritime drone manufacturer Saildrone unveiled a new medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) that the company said can be optimized for anti-submarine warfare (AWS) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The new MUSV comes in two variants: the Spectre Silent Endurance that employs a Saildrone wing and is geared for anti-submarine warfare and other acoustically sensitive missions, and the Spectre Stealth Strike, which doesn’t have a wing and is designed to accommodate higher sprint speeds, and features a lower-profile configuration for kinetic strike roles.  “Spectre is the result of 25 years of continually pushing the…

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