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New Zealand Defense Leaders Visit Kyiv to Strengthen Military Cooperation with Ukraine
Mezha
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September 4, 2025
In Kyiv, the Minister of Defence of New Zealand Judith Collins and the Chief of Defence Force of New Zealand, Air Marshal Tony Davies, arrived. This was announced on the morning of September 4 by Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and the Minister of...
(LEAD) Defense chief unveils plan to foster drone capabilities across military
Yonhap News Agency
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September 4, 2025
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS photos, remarks) By Lee Minji WONJU, South Korea, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday unveiled a plan to strengthen drone and anti-drone capabilities across the military to better utilize the...
Major Haul of Illegal Weapons Uncovered in Mitchell’s Plain, Police Launch Investigation
South Africa Today
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September 4, 2025
A significant cache of illegal weapons and ammunition has been seized by police in a targeted operation in the Mitchell’s Plain area. The discovery was made at a house in the Lentegeur section, leading to an immediate investigation into the source...
Business News | India Needs More Fabless Semiconductor Companies to Drive Ecosystem Growth: Axiro Semiconductor CEO Naveen Yanduru
Latestly
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September 4, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): India's semiconductor ambitions will gain real momentum only when the country nurtures strong fabless chip companies that can bring innovation to the market, said Naveen Yanduru, Chief Executive Officer (ECO)...
Next-Gen Reforms: Rajiv Gauba committee to review industry concerns over BIS certification rules
The Indian Express
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September 4, 2025
A high-level committee set up after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day call for next-generation reforms will this week take up industry concerns over certification requirements under Quality Control Orders (QCOs) administered by the...
UK contractors ride on closer military ties with Japan
Nikkei Asia
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Aerospace & Defense Industries Opportunities arise from rising budgets, partners' need for interoperability Military equipment manufacturers displayed their equipment and systems on board the U.K. aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, docked in...
Australian Data Centres hires three more senior industry executives to spearhead next growth phase
iTWire
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September 4, 2025
Australian Data Centres (ADC), an “industry pioneer committed to serving Australia’s sovereign and domestic national interests, has appointed three more highly credentialled senior executives to its national leadership team following the...
HAL, BEL top defence PSU picks by Choice; 'BUY' calls intact with strong order visibility
Business Today
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September 4, 2025
Choice Institutional Equities has reiterated Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) as its high-conviction defence public sector undertakings (PSU) picks, citing robust order books, medium-term revenue visibility and...
China showcases military may as Xi, Putin, Kim share phase in Beijing parade
Web NewsWire
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September 4, 2025
A television screen reveals Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showing up for a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of completion of World War Two, at a waiting space for...
China's military parade all about power play? Big focus on Gaurav Sawant's show
India Today
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September 3, 2025
This episode of India First show examines global geopolitical shifts, focusing on China's largest ever military parade in Tiananmen Square, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. The 70-minute event showcased advanced weaponry,...
How soft power is becoming Taiwan’s sharpest weapon
BNE Intellinews
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For decades Taiwan has lived under the shadow of a far larger neighbour intent both on diminishing its global standing, while also forever threatening invasion and military occupation. China’s aggressive diplomatic, military and economic...
Parkop addresses Navy Officers
NBC PNG
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National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop welcomed the 13 Navy ship companies. (NBC News) National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has officially welcomed the 13 Navy ship companies that are here to celebrate PNG 50 years. Governor...
UK Defense Secretary on Putin at Beijing parade: It shows he is weak
Ukrinform
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September 4, 2025
UK Defense Secretary John Healey believes that the presence of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin at the military parade in Beijing only underscores the aggressor’s weakness and dependence. He made this statement during a press conference in Kyiv on...
Shapiro touts workforce readiness through technical education
WPMT - Pennsylvania
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Gov. Josh Shapiro visited a Philadelphia high school to showcase how historic state funding is expanding career and technical education opportunities. PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro joined educators, students and national education leaders in...
Daniel Andrews defends decision to attend China military parade alongside Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un
The Guardian
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September 4, 2025
Daniel Andrews has hit back at critics of his decision to attend China’s military parade alongside Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying it was a chance for him to “meet and engage with regional leaders”. The...
Google involved in $45mn contract with Netanyahu’s office to amplify propaganda: Report
Iran Front Page
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September 4, 2025
The contract, signed in late June, describes Google as a “key entity” in supporting Netanyahu’s public relations strategy, the outlet reported. The campaign began days after Israel blocked food, medicine, fuel and other humanitarian supplies from...
Sberbank head warns of “technical stagnation” in Russian economy, risk of recession
The Odessa Journal
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The Russian economy significantly slowed down in April–June of this year and entered a stage of “technical stagnation,” said Sberbank head Herman Gref. This was reported by The Moscow Times. “The cooling continues, as we can see from GDP growth...
China Stages the Largest Military Parade in Its History
Sarajevo Times
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September 4, 2025
China held the largest military parade in its history in central Beijing, aiming to demonstrate its strength and portray its military as advanced and capable of rivaling or even surpassing that of the United States. The parade in Tiananmen Square,...
Opposition MPs call for defense minister to resign over audit report
ERR
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September 4, 2025
Opposition MPs say Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) should step down from his post after a damning audit office report on the use of public funds by the ministry. Opposition leaders have said it is unclear why the assessment, which had not...
Tulsa Navy League shares upcoming schedule for the week of the Navy and TU football game
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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TULSA, Okla. — The Navy League of the United States, Tulsa Council (Tulsa Navy League) held a press conference on Wednesday at Tulsa Technology Center to share its upcoming schedule for the week of the Navy and University of Tulsa (TU) football...