Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch:
Pursuit, which uses AI to scan public data to help companies find and win government contracts, raised a $22M seed led by OpenGov co-founder Mike Rosengarten — Mike Vichich grew up in Michigan.&nbs…
Hegseth faces questioned on overall Iran war strategy
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
OpenLight, which designs custom application-specific photonic chips, raised $50M in a Series A extension, after raising $34M in August 2025 (Charlotte Trueman/DatacenterDynamics)
Charlotte Trueman / DatacenterDynamics:
OpenLight, which designs custom application-specific photonic chips, raised $50M in a Series A extension, after raising $34M in August 2025 — Startup designs custom application-specific photon…
Sources: Apple plans a new Siri camera mode in iOS 27 by moving Visual Intelligence, currently tied to the Camera Control button, into the camera app (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple plans a new Siri camera mode in iOS 27 by moving Visual Intelligence, currently tied to the Camera Control button, into the camera app — Apple Inc. is planning to embed artificial intelligence…
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
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India Conducts First Salvo Launch of NASM-SR Anti-Ship Missiles From Naval Helicopter
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy’s helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, making it the first salvo launch of an advanced
India’s Fourth S‑400 Squadron Brings Western Front Under Seamless Shield
India’s air defence posture is indeed evolving into one of the most complex and layered systems globally, and the fourth S‑400 squadron is a pivotal piece in that architecture.Its deployment along the Punjab and Rajasthan sectors directly addresses historic vulnerabilities in the western plains, where flat terrain has traditionally made it easier for drones, cruise missiles, and standoff weapons
India’s Army Builds Drone Warriors: Decade of Transformation Ushers In Future Warfare Shift
The Indian Army is undergoing a profound transformation in its approach to modern warfare through the creation of specialised drone units under its “Decade of Transformation” vision spanning 2023 to 2032.This initiative reflects a strategic recognition that unmanned systems are no longer auxiliary assets but central to future combat operations, particularly in countering emerging aerial threats
India Warns Rafale Deal Risks Collapse Over Software Access Denial
India’s negotiations over the Rafale deal have reached a critical juncture, with New Delhi warning that the $43 billion agreement could collapse if France does not grant full software and system control, reported Zee News.At the heart of the dispute lies India’s demand for access to the Rafale’s Interface Control Document, which governs how onboard systems such as radar, weapons and electronic
Rajnath Singh Holds Key Talks With Chinese Defence Minister, Discuss West Asia Crisis At SCO Summit In Bishkek
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ gathering in Bishkek.Singh described the interaction as a pleasure, sharing the update on social media, though there has been no official word yet on the substance of the talks. Alongside this engagement,