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Iranian strategy in its conflict with the US and the Gulf this past month has relied on drone strikes. Credit: Shutterstock/Anelo. The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire today (8 April) with talks starting in Islamabad on Friday 10 April Pakistan, appointed mediator, claims the truce extends across the region, including Lebanon But Israel contests this point, suggesting that the ceasefire does not extend to its operations against Hezbollah, which Netanyahu insists remains a separate theatre There is no consensus about the conditions of the two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran early this morning. The…
Avantel Limited has formally announced that it secured a significant new purchase order from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) on 6 April 2026. This latest contract is valued at £1.12 million (₹11.59 crore) and focuses on the high-tech communication sector. The agreement stipulates that Avantel will be responsible for the supply, installation, and commissioning of specialised devices for Xponders.The timeline for this project is relatively swift, with the full execution of the order scheduled for completion by October 2026. This contract represents a deepening of the strategic relationship between Avantel and NSIL. It highlights their collaborative efforts within the rapidly advancing…
Chick Edmond, RealClearDefense The Middle East area continues to be one of the most volatile regions of the world. Much of the volatility exists because of ongoing and evolving relationships… Source link
Ervin Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI – Free Report) by 121.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,668 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,012 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF comprises approximately 0.6% of Ervin Investment Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Ervin Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF were worth $1,230,000 at the end of the…
The Indian Navy’s pursuit of indigenous quantum radar reflects a decisive strategic pivot towards quantum-enabled warfare, spearheaded by the Military Quantum Mission.Officially formalised in January 2026 by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the mission’s policy framework establishes quantum sensing and metrology as a critical pillar for the Tri-Services.This initiative seeks to exploit quantum entanglement to identify stealth targets that remain invisible to traditional radio-frequency sensors, effectively neutralizing current electronic countermeasures.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) leads this technological push through its dedicated Quantum Technology Research Centre. Significant milestones achieved between 2025 and 2026 have focused on quantum…
Bloomberg That device is the Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator, or CSEL Source link
Culbertson A N & Co. Inc. cut its position in shares of Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL – Free Report) by 4.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 72,150 shares of the enterprise software provider’s stock after selling 3,601 shares during the quarter. Oracle makes up about 1.9% of Culbertson A N & Co. Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Culbertson A N & Co. Inc.’s holdings in Oracle were worth $14,063,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of…
The Indian Navy is embarking on a transformative journey to fortify its maritime prowess by integrating cutting-edge quantum-secure communication and AI-driven predictive maintenance.This strategic shift, as articulated by Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, underscores a commitment to safeguarding future warships against the evolving landscape of cyber threats while simultaneously boosting operational efficiency.By leveraging these advanced technologies, the Navy aims to ensure that its fleet remains resilient, reliable, and technologically superior in increasingly contested waters.A primary pillar of this advancement is the implementation of quantum-secure communication, which addresses the growing vulnerability of traditional encryption methods to future quantum computing capabilities.This move is…
Mikayla Easley, DefScoop If approved by lawmakers, the Air Force’s budget request would kick off procurement of CCA Increment 1 Source link
Perigon Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stantec Inc. (NYSE:STN – Free Report) (TSE:STN) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 6,340 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $598,000. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Wolverine Trading LLC lifted its stake in shares of Stantec by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter. Wolverine Trading LLC now owns 5,211 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $551,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during…