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One of my favorite childhood memories is visiting the Plain of Jars with my grandmother, Noy. I come from a long line of artisans who crafted textiles and molded gold into jewelry in southern Laos. Grandma Noy weaved Lao sinhs and traded with other talented loomers.  She often took me to markets in other provinces like Xieng Khoang. This was when I first laid eyes on the megalithic jars that scattered all across this famous northern land. These ancient treasures have mystified archaeologists, historians, and other experts from all over the world.  Who made them? And why? Spellbound by the…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit to India from 23–26 May 2026 is set to reinforce the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific, with high-level meetings in New Delhi on 26 May alongside ministers from Australia and Japan.The trip will also focus on bilateral trade, defence cooperation, and energy security, as Washington and New Delhi seek to deepen ties amid global strategic challenges.The United States Embassy in India underscored the significance of Rubio’s visit, describing the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership as central to maintaining a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific.The Embassy highlighted the Quad’s growing cooperation on…

Global Defense News U.S. Army soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division used the C-100 unmanned aerial system during Exercise Ivy Mass demonstrating how tactical drones are being woven into… Source link

WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin on Thursday broke ground on a new 87,000 square foot production facility in Alabama, an investment that lays the groundwork for the company to quadruple the rate of THAAD interceptor production. The newly christened, and notably-named, “Building 47” in Troy, Ala., nearly doubles the current production space for THAAD interceptors, and will also house future work on the Next Generation Interceptor program, the company stated. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said the new facility was an example of “[Lockheed’s] willingness to make formal major investments before we have a contract.” The Trump administration…

Home › Indian Defence News › HAL and DRDO Begin Virupaksha GaN AESA Radar Integration on Su-30MKI Under Super Sukhoi Upgrade Indian Defence News HAL Nashik and DRDO LRDE begin aerodynamic load testing on the Su-30MKI radome for integration of the indigenous Virupaksha GaN AESA radar — a 2,400 T/R module system that achieved First Light in February 2026 — under the ₹63,000 crore Super Sukhoi upgrade. Engineers from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik division, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), and the Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) in Bengaluru have commenced critical aerodynamic load testing on the…

RAF’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW Mk1 aircraft arrived at RAF Lossiemouth. Credit: Crown/Royal Air Force. The first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Mk1, intended for Royal Air Force (RAF) use, has reached RAF Lossiemouth on 21 May 2026.   Designated WT001, the aircraft was flown from STS Aviation Services at Birmingham Airport to RAF Lossiemouth by a joint crew from Boeing UK and the RAF.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more RAF stated that the aircraft will continue undergoing its Test and Evaluation phase at its future primary operating station.  …

Kazakhstan’s commercial banks are increasingly offering attractive super-applications with convenient functions that go beyond traditional financial services for the country’s 21 million citizens  With the help of a bank application, Kazakhstan’s citizens buy necessary goods, find required specialists, and even receive government services.  For security purposes, super-applications have switched to identifying the personal data and biometric imprints of citizens to speed up the process of entering the application and confirming the approval of operations. But there is a gap between the rapid development of digital ecosystems and the existing legislative regulation, raising questions regarding the level of protection of consumers’…

India’s consideration of the 177S engine for the Su-30MKI upgrade path, with potential commonality across the Su-57 fleet, represents one of the most pragmatic proposals in its current defence modernisation debate.The move would unify engine logistics, reduce maintenance complexity, and provide a generational leap in thrust and efficiency compared to the ageing AL-31F engines.The Su-30MKI fleet, numbering over 260 aircraft, remains the backbone of the Indian Air Force. However, its AL-31FP engines, derived from 1980s technology, are increasingly seen as a liability due to poor fuel efficiency, limited service life, and costly overhaul cycles.Russia has offered India two upgrade options:…

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TAMPA, Fla. — US special operations helicopters must be significantly upgraded to successfully handle future stealth operations “quieter” and using fewer aircraft, Program Executive Officer for Rotary Wing Steve Smith said Thursday. “We all saw the events in January, and incredible capability demonstrated, but it took immense numbers of aircraft and layered effects,” Smith said at the SOF Week expo here, referring to Operation Absolute Resolve in which the US captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. “We’ve got to be able to do that quieter with fewer aircraft, so we need holistic systems that are on the aircraft that can generate…