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Op-Ed: Tariffs on allies' drugs would deliver a blow to U.S. industry
The Center Square
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July 15, 2025
President Trump will soon announce new "Section 232" tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to bolster national security. This focus is rooted in legitimate geopolitical concerns. Right now, America sources many essential medicines and drug ingredients...
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European missile group MBDA supplying parts for bombs used in Gaza airstrikes: Report
Firstpost
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July 18, 2025
MBDA, Europe’s largest missile manufacturer, is reportedly selling key components for bombs that have been used in airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of Palestinian children and other civilians, according to an investigation by The...
Secretary Noem Terminates Contract for Two Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters
Seapower Magazine
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July 15, 2025
From the U.S. Department of Transportation, July 11, 2025 “This Administration is unwavering in its commitment to the American taxpayer” WASHINGTON – Today, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the partial...
Imposing higher tax on defense contractors may spawn legal challenges, Guam Chamber of Commerce warns
The Pacific Island Times
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July 15, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Guam Chamber of Commerce today urged senators to reject Sen. Telo Taitague’s proposed binary structure for business privilege tax, saying it was a constitutionally flawed proposal that could jeopardize the...
DoD AI Office Awards Frontier AI Contracts For Workflow Needs
Defense Daily
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July 14, 2025
Doug Matty, DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer. DoD photo The Defense Department’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) has awarded contracts to Anthropic, Alphabet’s [GOOG] Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk’s xAI...
US Defense Department’s $400m bet on MP Materials throws focus on...
Proactive USA
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July 15, 2025
Last week, we reported on the Department of Defense’s $400 million investment in MP Materials, a rare earths producer, and the related off-take agreement designed to secure critical materials for US supply chains. To get an industry perspective,...
The UK’s Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: Private Fund Managers, Portfolio Companies, and Placement Agents
JD Supra - California
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July 15, 2025
In a previous alert titled “UK Limited Partnership Reform Becomes Law: A Practical Guide of How Best to Get Ready to Comply,” we discussed the changes to limited partnership law ushered in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023...
Five further arrests made over raid at Bristol defence firm
Bristol Post
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July 15, 2025
21:23, 15 Jul 2025 Five further arrests have been made over a pro-Palestine protest at an Israeli-based defence firm’s site on the edge of Bristol last year. The incident, which is alleged to have been carried out by members of the recently...
Raymond stock 'ready for takeoff', says Antique; cites these triggers
Business Today
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July 18, 2025
Shares of Raymond rose by as much as 2% on Friday, July 18, following a favourable outlook from Antique Stock Broking. The brokerage firm assigned a 'Buy' rating with a target price of Rs 903 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 30% from...
UK firms unprepared for Companies House crackdown
City A.M.
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July 15, 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Tuesday 15 July 2025 9:32 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Companies House is bringing in major changes to...
Veterans body accused of trying to ‘airbrush’ British military role in civilian deaths during Troubles
The Irish News
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A British army veterans commission has been accused of trying to “airbrush” the military’s role in the killing of civilians after a high-profile prosecution was labelled “vexatious”. John Pat Cunningham (27), who had learning difficulties, was...
Saudi Arabia bans grocery stores from selling tobacco products
Saudi Gazette
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July 15, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has banned the sale of tobacco products in kiosks and grocery stores across the Kingdom. This is part of an update to the requirements for grocery stores, supermarkets...
Why the US military wants troops to be able to fix their own stuff
Insider
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July 15, 2025
Troops often find themselves surrounded by gear they cannot legally fix. A bipartisan push is trying to allow troops to turn to their own wrenches to repair military equipment rather than relying on civilian contractors. Service members are...
Shemar Stewart contract standoff with Cincinnati Bengals could lead to NFL Draft re-entry
The Economic Times
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July 15, 2025
Bengals first-round pick holds out over contract languageCincinnati Bengals first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart has not signed his rookie contract due to disputes over specific language in the agreement. The 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL...
Ukrainian Hackers Wipe 47TB of Data from Top Russian Military Drone Supplier
Kyiv Post
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July 15, 2025
Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR), with support from the “Ukrainian Cyber Alliance” and the hacker group “BO Team,” have carried out a cyberattack on the network and server infrastructure of “Haskar...
Tailored and Time Constrained: Key Considerations for Military Innovators
Small Wars Journal
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July 15, 2025
Introduction Those who innovate well find success, while those who do not become cautionary tales. When discussing military innovation, there are many considerations. The most important considerations that influence military innovation are that...
Chinese tech manufacturer to take “military companies” listing to US appeals court
Global Investigations Review
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July 15, 2025
Entrance to the DC federal court and court of appeals (Credit: Shutterstock/JHVEPhoto) Hesai Technology believes its US designation as a Chinese military company “has no legal or factual basis” and “has inflicted significant economic and...
Pentagon awards $200 million AI contracts to OpenAI, Google, xAI, and Anthropic
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 15, 2025
The U.S. Department of Defence has awarded contracts worth up to $200 million each to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI to expand the use of advanced artificial intelligence tools across military and security operations. The...
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 17, 2025 GE Aerospace beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.66, expectations were $1.43. Operator: Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the GE Aerospace Investor...
Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden ready to buy Patriot missiles from US for Ukraine
Ukrinform
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July 15, 2025
On Tuesday, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden announced their willingness to participate in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for Europe to buy American weapons for Ukraine. Trump on Monday announced a tougher line on Moscow over its war in...