Carl Lundstrom, Who Financed the Pirate Bay, Dies in Plane Crash
Mr. Lundstrom was a supporter of far-right causes and, at one point, an unsuccessful candidate for office. He was convicted of aiding copyright infringement in 2009.
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Mega Fighter Jet Deal Back On Track, Air Force To Fast Track Tenders: Sources
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has accelerated efforts to finalise the procurement of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), a deal estimated to be worth $20 billion.The initiative aligns with the "Buy Global Make in India" strategy, aiming to manufacture these jets domestically with global collaboration. Several international contenders, including Boeing, Dassault, Lockheed Martin, SAAB, and
EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking the end of a company once seen as Europe’s best hope …
‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.“…
IAF Aiming To Induct New Multirole Fighter Jets In 4-5 Years, U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle May Be New Entrant In Global Tender
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to induct new multi-role fighter jets within the next four to five years through a fast-tracked global tender.The move is crucial as the IAF faces a decline in its fleet due to the phasing out of older MiG series aircraft and delays in the induction of indigenous aircraft like the TEJAS MK-1 and MK-1A. A high-level committee, headed by Defence Secretary
Trump’s polarising appeal leaves European populists in a tight spot
Nationalist parties have tended to praise the US president’s politics, but many voters dislike his treatment of UkraineEurope’s rightwing populist parties are split over how far to distance themselves from Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine, with some …
SAAB Wins $159 Million Cruise Missile Upgrade Order From Germany
Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter jet equipped with Taurus Taurus KEPD 350 air launched cruise missileSAAB, the Swedish defence and aviation company, has secured a significant contract worth $159 million (approximately 1.7 billion Swedish crowns) from Germany to upgrade and maintain the Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles used by the German Air Force.The contract, which spans from 2025 to 2035,
Western Europeans say immigration is too high and poorly managed, survey finds
Significant number in seven nations surveyed for YouGov poll believe immigration has negatively impacted their countryMost western Europeans think immigration over the past decade has been too high and their governments have handled it badly, with more…
Signal Threatens to Exit Sweden Over Government’s Backdoor Proposal
Sweden’s proposal to mandate encryption backdoors faces backlash from Signal, cybersecurity experts, and even its military over privacy and security risks.
‘Homegrown’ Swedish battery startup admits importing vital components
Northvolt, which claims to run Europe’s first homegrown gigafactory, admits it depends on Chinese suppliers for cathode active materialThe Swedish startup Northvolt has admitted that a vital component of its batteries is imported amid claims that the c…