Inside Silicon Valley’s pivot to embrace defense startups in Southern California

One weapon being tested can be dropped into the stratosphere thousands of miles from its target and can deliver an explosive with precision even without GPS. Another is a cruise missile that takes off vertically without a runway so it can deliver...

KH. SOLONGO: MONOS GROUP IS A COMPANY OF THE SAME AGE AS MONGOLIA’S DEMOCRACY

Many Mongolians are familiar with the products of Monos Group and use them in their daily lives. To give just one example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, their hand sanitizers became one of the most widely used and in-demand products in the...

Germany's Bundestag passes 2025 budget with record investments in defense and infrastructure

Skip next section Germany's Bundestag approves 2025 budget 09/18/2025September 18, 2025Germany's Bundestag approves 2025 budget Saim Dušan Inayatullah Editor Germany's Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, has approved its 2025 budget,...

"Our business in China has been a bit of a rollercoaster" - Nvidia CEO “disappointed” in further Chinese ban on buying its AI chips

Jensen Huang says he's disappointed in latest China Nvidia ban News follows continued rumors concerning Nvidia H20 chips Huang notes the Chinese AI computing market offers huge opportunities Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said he's "disappointed" in...

Dougherty chat: Can a top-tier defense, Jordan Love equal Super combo?

GREEN BAY − Green Bay Press-Gazette and PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty responds to reader questions as the Green Bay Packers prepare for their Week 3 road game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 21. Micah Parsons on offense Mike...

Fantasy football cheat sheet: The players to buy and sell for gameweek five

Four weeks in and gaps have started to show in Premier League Fantasy Football mini leagues. With European fixtures getting under way this week, a new added layer of consideration has been thrown into the mix. However, many are already pondering...

KSE-100 crosses 158,000 level amid strong buying momentum

A day after a flattish session, bulls returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index crossing the 158,000 level during the intra-day trading on Thursday. At 3:25pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 158,073.15,...

Israel allocates $60 million to boost defense tech startups amid global boycott pressures

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025. (Photo: Marc Israel Sellem/POOL) Israel has decided to designate NIS 200 million ($60 million) to strengthen...

Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s trade fiasco: "A historic sell-out of Philippine sovereignty"

On 23 July 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. proudly announced that U.S. President Donald J. Trump had agreed to lower the so-called reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports from 20 percent to 19 percent. Marcos hailed the...

US firm’s £1.5bn investment a major boost to UK defence sector, says John Healey

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, Chief of the Defence Staff and Blair confidant

Field Marshal Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank, who has died aged 86, was widely regarded as a particularly astute and successful head of the Army and later of the armed forces; however, his willingness to engage in politics, and to make his opinions...

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ink mutual defence pact

Pakistan said the agreement “reflects the shared commitment of both nations to enhance their security and to achieving security and peace in the region, adding that the “agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be...

Vet’s best friend: Companion dogs on campus

[Courtesy of Duquesne University] Sue Watson walks with Jimmy Stewart along A-Walk. Each Warrior Canine Connection dog is named after a different veteran. Naomi Girson | opinions editor Last year, Duquesne University President Ken Gormley spent...

PSX soars 1,700 points on investor confidence after Saudi defence pact

🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:36:20 PKT KARACHI (Dunya News) – The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 1,775.65 points, a positive change of 1.14 percent,...

Military recruitment official detained after multiple accidents injure police inspector

Ternopil law enforcement officers have detained a driver who caused several accidents and injured a police inspector. The suspect turned out to be an employee of the territorial military recruitment and social services center, according to police...

Boost for Pumas as Albornoz returns from injury to unpick Springbok defence

Pumas coach Felipe Contepomi has recalled ace flyhalf Tomas Albornoz to the squad for the imminent two-match Rugby Championship series against the Springboks. Albornoz, who enjoyed a brilliant season with Benetton in the United Rugby Championship,...

Newsom Skewers Hannity’s Defense of Kimmel’s Axing

Leading Democrat Gavin Newsom mocked Sean Hannity after the Fox News host claimed no “prominent conservative” pushed for Jimmy Kimmel’s firing—by brandishing Donald Trump’s own words at him. MAGA mouthpiece Hannity made the laughable claim while...

Why the Pakistan–Saudi Defence Pact Matters?

ISLAMABAD - When Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman put their pens to the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement , they did more than sign another piece of diplomatic paperwork. They upgraded a...

Ukraine and Poland to sign drone cooperation agreement - defense minister

Polish Defense Minister Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has said that during his visit to Kyiv, an agreement on cooperation between the ministries of defense of Poland and Ukraine will be signed. "We will sign an agreement on...

What may happen to $100 billion India investment plans after Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact?

Serious questions have been raised after India's business ally Saudi Arabia, signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan. Why has old and traditional partner chosen its arch-rival, New Delhi must think. Details here. Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin...