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The Philippine Navy announced the arrival of the BRP Rajah Lakandula, the second of six new offshore patrol vessels, at Subic Bay.

9. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

A $9 billion engine upgrade is set to keep the B-52 bomber flying for nearly a century. The Cold War-era aircraft continues to receive modern updates despite its age.

Deputy Chief of Staff General Abebaw Tadesse said the Northwest Command is prepared to counter attacks from historical enemies or bandits.

3. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Stefan Dräger, CEO of Lübeck-based medical technology firm Drägerwerk, views the planned EU ban on forever chemicals as the biggest threat to his company. The family-owned business is benefiting from the shift in defense policy. Dräger has rejected orders such as for the Kremlin hospital.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced on Tuesday a five-day trip to Indonesia and the Philippines starting Sunday. He described the move amid Japan's most severe postwar security environment. Koizumi is set to meet his Indonesian counterpart on Monday and Philippine counterpart on Tuesday.

27. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

IperionX Limited held a shareholder and analyst call on April 27, 2026, where CEO Anastasios Arima expressed excitement about the company's progress. Arima highlighted operations in Virginia amid rising U.S. defense spending and titanium demand.