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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared a proposal on Friday to procure five additional S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia. The approvals, worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore, also include medium transport aircraft and other equipment for the Indian Air Force. The decision follows months of discussions and the S-400's demonstrated capability in Operation Sindoor.

26. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Sveriges minister for sivilt forsvar, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), uttaler at landet vil fortsette å agere mot fartøy i Russlands skyggeflåte som bryter sjøloven. Russland har truet Sverige, Finland og Frankrike etter nylige bordinger. Kystvakten og politiet har bordet to mistenkte skip i svensk territorialfarvann.

Ukraine has announced it will share its battlefield data with allies to help train AI models for drone software. The move aims to strengthen technological cooperation amid the ongoing war with Russia. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov described it as a step toward win-win partnerships.

12. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Den svenske kystvakten, sammen med politiet, har bordet tankskipet Sea Owl 1 utenfor Trelleborg, som mistenkes for å seile under falskt flagg og for å stå på EUs sanksjonsliste. Fartøyet er på vei til en russisk havn, og en foreløpig etterforskning av brudd på Sjøloven er igangsatt. Dette er den andre slike operasjonen innen en uke.

Russia's central bank is considering a plan to let banks and brokerage firms operate cryptocurrency exchanges using a simplified notification process tied to their existing licenses. Governor Elvira Nabiullina presented the proposal as a way to integrate digital assets into the country's financial infrastructure while managing risks. The move is part of broader efforts to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, effective from July 2026.

5. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

The ongoing conflict in Iran has interrupted Russia's supply chains for luxury goods, including cars, iPhones, and jewelry, primarily routed through the United Arab Emirates. Closures in the Strait of Hormuz and air traffic disruptions threaten shortages if the situation persists beyond a month. Importers warn of stranded vehicles and delayed deliveries amid existing Western sanctions.