Defence
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Boeing to cut around 300 defence division supply chain jobs
The workforce reduction comes at a time when companies are paring jobs and closely monitoring headcount Published Thu, Feb 5, 2026 · 08:07 AM [LOS ANGELES] Boeing is eliminating about…
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Trump Proposes $1.5 Trillion Military Spending Surge, Vows to Build ‘Dream’ Defence Capabilities
US President Donald Trump has called for a staggering $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027, vowing to forge a ‘dream military’ to safeguard America against any foe. This unprecedented hike,…
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Wall St opens lower; defence firms up as Trump calls for budget boost
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Thursday (Jan 8), as investors turned cautious ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls report, while defence companies advanced after President Donald…
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The world’s copper squeeze is set to intensify on AI and defence spending: S&P
[NEW YORK] The race for artificial intelligence (AI) and surging defence spending are set to intensify a projected shortage of copper as producers struggle to expand, according to a new…
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London’s FTSE 100 climbs to record high on energy, defence gains
[LONDON] The UK’s FTSE 100 climbed to a record high on Tuesday (Jan 6), holding steady above the 10,000-point mark, with oil and defence stocks extending gains after US strikes…
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Europe: Stoxx breaks 600-mark for first time as Venezuela strikes lift defence shares
EUROPE’S equity benchmark broke through the 600 level for the first time on Monday, as US strikes on Venezuela heightened geopolitical risk and drove investors into defence stocks. The post-holiday…
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European shares start 2026 at record highs; tech, defence provide lift
[BENGALURU] European stocks kicked off 2026 by scaling record highs on Friday (Jan 2), extending 2025’s standout rally as tech and defence shares powered the gains. The pan-European Stoxx 600…
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Trump Attributes Mysterious Hand Bruises to Aspirin Use in Defiant Health Defence
President Donald Trump has publicly attributed the months-long mystery of bruises on his hands to his own long-term aspirin regimen and dismissed widespread speculation about hidden health issues. Donald Trump…
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European shares log a weekly decline, defence stocks slide
[BENGALURU] European shares slid on Friday (Nov 21) and registered a weekly decline as concerns over stretched tech valuations came to the fore again, while defence stocks weakened amid signs…
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Trump’s Responses to Sexual Misconduct Claims Reveal a Shifting Defence Strategy
US President Donald Trump has faced sexual misconduct allegations for nearly five decades. Throughout all these, his rebuttals have shifted as legal scrutiny intensified, public pressure grew and new accounts…
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Airbus profit climbs 14% on defence boost
EUROPEAN plane-maker Airbus said Wednesday its third-quarter net profit surged by 14 per cent to 1.1 billion euros (S$1.66 billion) on the back of strong military and helicopter sales. Revenues likewise rose…
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UN Activates Planetary Defence Network to Track Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Amid Global Alarm
The arrival of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1) has prompted the United Nations to mobilise a new global planetary-defence initiative, even as NASA confirms it poses no danger to Earth.…
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The International Asteroid Warning Network Campaign Triggers News About Creating an Alleged Planetary Defence Initiative
NASA’s planetary defence group allegedly started efforts to target the controversial 3I/Atlas after astronomers observed the strange alloy emitted and other unusual behaviour. The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) recently…
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New Japan PM To Advance Defence Spending Target: Reports
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defence two years early, media reports said days before a visit by…
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Lockheed Martin lifts 2025 forecasts on robust defence demand
The company’s total revenue rose 8.8% to US$18.61 billion in the third quarter, above analysts’ average estimate of US$18.56 billion [WASHINGTON] US defence contractor Lockheed Martin raised its 2025 forecast…
