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D1 Almost none of the $17.5 billion the White House is seeking in fiscal 2027 for the Golden Dome missile-defense project would come from the Defense Department
Private capital is a potential force multiplier for the defense industrial base. Investment is at a record high and deal counts are climbing. Investors are placing big bets on new entrants that promise faster timelines, lower costs, and capability gains. At the same time, the US government has made acquisition reform and defense industry capacity top priorities over the past year. It feels like a turning point, but it is also a fragile one. If financial backers and the government don’t work to understand each other, the investment and effort could be in vain. Capital alone doesn’t produce readiness. Defense development cycles…
A French VAB APC. Credit: Ibex73/Wikimedia Commons(Creative Commons). France has delivered 39 armoured personnel carriers (VABs) to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in a ceremony held at the Beirut Port, Lebanon. The ceremony on 31 March 2026 was attended by several dignitaries, including French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Alice Rufo, and Chief of Staff major general PSC Hassan Audi. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Major general PSC Hassan Audi said: “We highly value France’s…
INS Aridhaman has been formally commissioned into service, marking a significant expansion of India’s sea‑based nuclear deterrent. The submarine, reportedly 1,000 tons heavier than its predecessors Arihant and Arighaat, was inducted at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Unlike Arihant and Arighaat, which can carry up to a dozen K‑15 Sagarika and four K‑4 missiles (operational range 3,500 kilometres), Aridhaman is equipped to carry 24 Sagarika missiles and eight K‑4 or K‑5 missiles. This doubling of capacity makes it a formidable platform capable of deploying either nuclear or conventional warheads, reinforcing India’s deterrence posture.The K‑15 Sagarika,…
Naval News HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully launched future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131) on April 1st, 2026, marking a major construction milesto Source link
Perpetual Ltd cut its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU – Free Report) by 37.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,689 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 7,131 shares during the quarter. Perpetual Ltd’s holdings in Micron Technology were worth $3,336,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in MU. Omnia Family Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Micron Technology by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Omnia…
by G H KumarOh, Mr President Trump, whatever are you tallying now amid the smoke and mirrors of Operation Epic Fury? One can’t help but chuckle at your eagle-eyed obsession with those “beautiful” aircraft plummeting from the skies like overripe fruit.Back in the day, during India’s Operation Sindoor, you couldn’t resist those barbed quips about the IAF’s supposed losses—tweeting away as if each downed jet was a personal affront to your golden hairdo.”India lost many planes!” you crowed, while the Pakistanis scrambled to claim a victory that never quite materialised. Fast forward to this fresh frenzy, and here you are…
Nick Moran, RealClearDefense Reframing Force Design: A New Mental Model for the British Army Source link
Sovran Advisors LLC decreased its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO – Free Report) by 17.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,971 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,994 shares during the period. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF accounts for 0.8% of Sovran Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest position. Sovran Advisors LLC’s holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF were worth $8,894,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other…
India is embarking on a bold new chapter in its aerospace journey with the decision to convert two Su‑30MKI fighter jets into dedicated flying testbeds for indigenous engine development, Zee News reported.The Gas Turbine Research Establishment, a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation, is spearheading this initiative, which is expected to accelerate the certification of homegrown aero engines, including the ambitious Kaveri 2.0 and other advanced high‑thrust systems for future fighter aircraft.The two selected Su‑30MKIs will be extensively modified with advanced instrumentation to record detailed performance data during flight. Unlike ground‑based laboratories, airborne testing will allow engineers…