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UK appoints new Defence Secretary
Dan Jarvis named UK Defence Secretary after John Healey resigns over defence spending concerns.
Real Madrid Rebuilds Defence with Two Signings
Real Madrid rebuilds defence by signing Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries.
Pentagon chief sounds alarm over China's buildup, urges allies
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost military spending, citing 'rightful alarm' over China's rapid military buildup.
Malaysia Accuses Norway of Breaching Contract
Malaysia's defense minister accuses Norway of breaching a missile supply contract, criticizing double standards in international law.
UK Army May Grant AI Independence in Target Selection
UK Ministry of Defence considers allowing AI to select military targets independently. Ethical boundaries are being revisited.
Indo-Pacific nations deepen defence ties amid US doubts
Indo-Pacific nations are deepening defence ties amid China's rise and doubts about US focus. Analysis from the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Japan refutes 'new militarism' accusations
Japan's Defence Minister accuses China of arming rapidly and refutes 'new militarism' allegations at Shangri-La Dialogue.
British Minister: Azerbaijan is Key Partner
British Minister Lord Vernon Coaker calls Azerbaijan a key partner in security and diplomacy.
Australia launches biggest military reforms since WWII
Australia begins its largest military reforms in 80 years. Defence Minister Richard Marles outlines the plan amid global security concerns.
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles
US, UK, and Australia collaborate on unmanned undersea vehicles under AUKUS pact. Details on Bond.az.
China's low-key presence at defence forum missed opportunity: Australia
Australia says China's low-key presence at Asia defence forum is a lost opportunity, citing need for strategic reassurance.
UK Defence Secretary's Plane Loses GPS Near Russian Border
UK Defence Secretary John Healey's plane lost GPS near Russian border. Pilot used inertial navigation for three hours amid suspected jamming.
Secret city under London: Doomsday bunker photos
Photos of the secret doomsday bunker 'Pindar' under London have been released. The bunker is located 60 meters below the Ministry of Defence.
Frederiksen gets new chance to form government
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen gets another chance to form a government after centre-right talks fail.
Europe AI stocks shine amid Iran war gloom
European AI stocks are shining through the gloom of the Iran war, with AI-related shares driving positive performance despite economic slowdown.
India Central Bank Resists Rate Hikes to Defend Rupee
India's central bank resists rate hikes to defend the rupee, prioritizing inflation over currency stability.
Exosens shares jump on plans to double infrared camera production
Exosens shares rose 5.9% after announcing plans to double infrared camera production capacity. Read more on Bond.az.
European shares hit near two-week highs on defence, tech boost
European shares rose near two-week highs on Wednesday, driven by defence and technology stocks. Investors await Nvidia earnings.
Science Group Expects Resilient 2026 Performance
Science Group expects resilient 2026 performance despite headwinds. Revenue lower but margin improving. Cash position strong at £68.5M.
Taiwan cautiously optimistic on US arms sales
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo says he is cautiously optimistic about US arms sales, despite recent US-China talks.
G7 debt pressures mount amid new risks
Analysis of rising G7 government debt, impact of Iran war, bond yields, and fiscal pressures.
Armenia Plans Joint Rocket Production with India
Armenia discusses joint production of Pinaka rocket systems and artillery shells with India. The advanced system is comparable to HIMARS in accuracy.
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