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Fire Point’s CEO spoke with Army Technology about her plans to cultivate a sovereign ballistic missile and interceptor sector in Ukraine. Source link

Brunei is a boutique storefront in the $3 trillion global oil market. The Southeast Asian nation’s amber-hued crudes are prized by refineries for their clarity and low sulfur content. A premium fuel like SLEB (Seria Light Export Blend) sells in small quantities but typically costs more than Brent crude, the industry benchmark. Yet even Asia’s high-grade crudes were not immune to the energy market’s wild swings in March and April, a reaction to the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Brunei’s “light sweet” crude prices are pegged to Malaysia’s Tapis, a regional benchmark. In April, Tapis was trending slightly above $100 a…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their bilateral meeting in Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026.He described Modi as “a killer and a tough trader,” while emphasising his immense respect for the Indian leader.Trump remarked that Modi was “the most beautiful-looking man” but “as tough as a killer.” He elaborated that Modi’s appearance could be deceiving, noting that while he looked angelic, he was in fact a formidable negotiator. Trump added that Modi’s charm often caught people by surprise, making him one of the few leaders with such…

The ​Philippine government yesterday confirmed that a “movable platform” ‌that was placed by Chinese maritime forces at a contested shoal in the South China Sea has been removed. The platform, which measured about six meters by six meters and appeared to be equipped with an antenna, was first spotted in satellite images taken on May 25, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said last week. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs subsequently protested the “illegal presence” of the platform, claiming that the protection of Manila’s sovereignty and jurisdiction “remains a paramount consideration.” In a statement yesterday,…

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.He described the Indian leader as a “good-looking guy” and a “tough negotiator”, remarks that were both light-hearted and politically significant.The exchange took place as the two leaders convened for crucial talks at the summit, where heads of state are grappling with pressing global economic challenges, security concerns, and evolving geopolitical developments. Trump’s comments drew immediate attention from the assembled press corps, adding a personal dimension to the high-level diplomatic proceedings.Trump elaborated on Modi’s distinct style of…

The Defense Production Act has entered the munitions chat even as concerns persist about weapons stockpiles spent in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.  “It’s not a sudden shift, it’s taken us nine months to make this work,” Michael Cadenazzi, the Pentagon’s industrial base policy chief, said during an event Tuesday at the Center for a New American Security on Tuesday. “So that was one of my first chores when I came into the Pentagon back in September was to launch something called a ‘voluntary agreement,’” under the Defense Production Act. Cadenazzi’s comments follow the White House’s quiet invocation of the Defense Production…

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed America’s readiness to support India militarily if attacked, during his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The talks also covered trade negotiations, maritime security, and the safety of Indian seafarers, underscoring the breadth of the India–US strategic partnership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, marking their first face-to-face interaction in sixteen months. The meeting came at a critical juncture for India–US relations, with both leaders emphasising defence cooperation, trade, and regional stability.President Trump described the India–US…

India and Russia are jointly advancing the development of smaller and hypersonic variants of the BrahMos missile system, a move that promises to significantly enhance the Indian Armed Forces’ multi-domain strike capabilities, as outlined in a report by ET Defence.Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov confirmed this collaboration during his address at the Vivekananda International Foundation, marking the 25th anniversary of the maiden BrahMos test launch.Alipov emphasised that the BrahMos missile system has undergone continuous modernisation since its inception. Initially deployed in land-based roles, it later expanded into naval, submarine, and air-launched domains. Following the landmark test in 2017, India…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for the final leg of his visit to France. His arrival in the French capital was marked by a warm reception from members of the Indian community, who gathered outside his hotel to greet him with cheers and expressions of support.The enthusiastic welcome reflected the strong bond between the Indian diaspora and the Prime Minister, as he began his engagements in Paris.In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi shared his appreciation for the reception, stating that he had reached Paris to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. He…

Canada, Thailand, Italy and the Philippines have all signalled strong intent to deepen space cooperation with India, focusing on commercial development, satellite applications, and advanced technologies.The India Space Congress 2026 has become a pivotal platform for these nations to align with India’s growing space ecosystem, which is increasingly driven by private sector participation and international partnerships.At the 5th edition of the India Space Congress 2026, Ed Jager, Minister (Commercial) at the High Commission of Canada in India, emphasised the opportunities for deeper India–Canada engagement in the commercial space sector.He noted that India’s extraordinary launch capability and cost-effective mission design complement…