Military expansion among ASEAN members
Military expansion among ASEAN members. With global dynamics changing due to big power rivalry, the Indo-Pacific region is challenging the traditional concept of the Asia-Pacific with ASEAN at its core.…
Innovation or regulation? Nations take contrasting paths in AI race
Innovation or regulation? Nations take contrasting paths in AI race. Tech and AI companies are fond of grumbling about regulation, which supposedly stifles innovation. They seemingly want to let the…
Brazil to double air fleet as part of $10.6 billion investment
Brazil to double air fleet as part of $10.6 billion investment. Brazil plans to invest 52.8 billion reals (U.S. $10.6 billion) for research, development and equipment acquisition efforts for its…
EU military chief casts doubt on Ukraine regaining territory
EU military chief casts doubt on Ukraine regaining territory. The European Union’s military leadership has expressed doubts that Ukraine will regain any territory lost in the war with Russia, according…
Sudan army chief makes first foray outside HQ in months of war
Sudan army chief makes first foray outside HQ in months of war. Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was seen Thursday outside his headquarters for the first time since…
Saudi Arabia’s Deterrence Options Against Iran
Saudi Arabia’s Deterrence Options Against Iran. Of all the challenges to Saudi Vision 2030 — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) high-stakes plan for life after oil — arguably…
India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts
India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts. India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about…
Japanese watchmaker Seiko breached by BlackCat ransomware gang
Japanese watchmaker Seiko breached by BlackCat ransomware gang. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang has added Seiko to its extortion site, claiming responsibility for a cyberattack disclosed by the Japanese firm earlier…
Is Mexico’s Military Becoming Too Powerful?
Is Mexico’s Military Becoming Too Powerful? Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador vowed while campaigning for office that he would “send the soldiers back to their barracks.” But what Mexico…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working with Sweden to produce ‘cool vehicles’ like CV90s
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working with Sweden to produce ‘cool vehicles’ like CV90s. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said his country is partnering with Sweden to produce “cool” combat…