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Indra boardroom scene illustrating Ángel Escribano retaining presidency amid stable management confirmation.

Ángel Escribano keeps Indra presidency after board meeting

March 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

Indra's board meeting on Wednesday resulted in no changes to top management, with Ángel Escribano remaining president and José Vicente de los Mozos as CEO. The state-owned SEPI, holding 28% stake, did not push for alterations due to lack of support and recent stock declines. Funds like T. Rowe Price raised their stake above 5% backing Escribano.

Pinas itinataguyod mas malalim na ugnayan sa depensa kasama ang NATO

Naghain ng panukala ang Pilipinas upang palawakin ang kooperasyon sa depensa kasama ang NATO at mga Europeanong kasama, ayon sa Department of National Defense. Ibinahagi ito ni Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sa pag-uusap kay Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair ng NATO, sa sidelines ng 2026 Paris Defence and Strategy Forum noong Martes, Marso 24.

New Navy chief vows to strengthen naval power with manned-unmanned teaming

March 25, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul took office as the new Navy chief on March 25, pledging to bolster naval power by combining manned and unmanned combat capabilities. His predecessor, Adm. Kang Dong-gil, stepped down over alleged involvement in a botched martial law bid in late 2024. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back highlighted maritime security's link to national interests amid Middle East tensions.

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US defense contractors roll back DEI programs

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Hanwha Aerospace joins Estonian defense industry association

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Pentagon disputes Anthropic limits on Claude’s military use as contract talks strain

Nagpahayag si Marcos ng matatag na paninindigan sa depensa ng bansa

Sa kaganapan ng ika-129 anibersaryo ng Hukbong Lupa ng Pilipinas sa Fort Bonifacio, nagpahayag si Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. na matatag ang paninindigan ng administrasyon sa seguridad nasyunal. Nangako siya na ipagpapatuloy ang pagmo-modernize ng militar at pagpapalakas ng papel ng Hukbong Lupa sa panlabas na depensa.

President Kast meets with Army and Navy high commands

March 18, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

On Wednesday, President José Antonio Kast held meetings with the Army commander-in-chief, General Pedro Varela, and Navy commander-in-chief, Admiral Fernando Cabrera, to learn about the Armed Forces' needs. The meetings, attended by Defense Minister Fernando Barros, aim to advance defense policies and strengthen joint efforts.

Sweden's bomb shelters are being upgraded

Many of Sweden's bomb shelters are old and need upgrades. The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is inspecting them, with the pace set to increase soon with more funding and new responsibilities. Most shelters protect against pressure waves and shrapnel, but have shortcomings against chemical and nuclear weapons.

Japan firms up Golden Dome participation, eyes missile production role

March 13, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Building on initial reports of interest, Japan will notify the US next week of its intent to join the 'Golden Dome' missile defense project, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said ahead of her March 19 summit with President Trump. Officials anticipate US requests for Japanese missile production to replenish stocks amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.

March 24, 2026 23:15