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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…

A Shtil medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) being launch by Vertical Launch SystemThe Indian Navy is exploring an ambitious concept known as Rearming by Drone (REARM‑D) at Sea, which envisions the use of multi‑rotor drones to reload surface‑to‑air missiles into vertical launch system cells onboard warships while at sea.The Indian Navy has officially released a problem statement titled “Rearming by Drone (REARM-D) at Sea” initiative under the Defence India Start-Up Challenge 14, aiming to tackle the complex task of reloading Vertical Launch System cells at sea without returning to port.This initiative reflects a forward‑looking approach to naval logistics, aiming to enhance operational…

Emily Ryan Miller, Defence Blog The inclusion of the Neros Archer FPV drone alongside traditional platforms is a notable feature of the training design Source link

Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV bought a new position in shares of Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRA – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,949 shares of the medical research company’s stock, valued at approximately $905,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Horizon Investments LLC acquired a new position in Natera during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in Natera by 95.7% during the 3rd quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns…