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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced the country’s potential to expand domestic production of drones and anti-drone systems through strategic cooperation with the United States. During a meeting with Nathan Sawtell, Senior Vice President for Global Trade Programs at US defense technology firm Axon, Radev emphasized the necessity of strengthening national security preparedness amid evolving global threats and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. Axon, known for developing security technologies including body cameras and stun devices, expressed interest [...]

Chandigarh University’s Aerospace Engineering program has completed a comprehensive industry training initiative that included internships at ISRO, DRDO, HAL, and other prominent aerospace firms. The program facilitated hands‑on experience for 232 students, with 48 securing employment in the sector over the past three years. The highest salary offered to a graduate was Rs 18 LPA, reflecting strong demand for skilled aerospace talent. The training also attracted 34 national and international recruiters, including Tata Advanced Systems, Pratt & Whitney (India), [...]

Komatsu and its subsidiary EARTHBRAIN have partnered with Seattle startup AIM Intelligent Machines to deploy autonomous earthmoving technology commercially. While Komatsu pioneered autonomous haul trucks in mining, this collaboration addresses the complex, dynamic challenges of construction sites. The solution integrates EARTHBRAIN’s Smart Construction planning with AIM’s physical AI platform, enabling bulldozers and excavators to autonomously determine methods and routes. AIM’s technology retrofits existing equipment regardless of make or age, allowing contractors to upgrade current fleets. Komatsu machines [...]

Alpiq, the Swiss power group, completed a deal in early July to acquire a 90 % stake in UK‑based battery‑energy‑storage system developer Harmony Energy, leaving founder Peter Kavanagh with a 10 % holding. The acquisition follows a ten‑month sales process led by JLL and comes after Harmony’s earlier sale of its listed income trust, which had funded its projects. Harmony, now operating as a standalone unit under Alpiq, retains its brand, team and development philosophy while gaining access to Alpiq’s [...]

Abu Dhabi‑based artificial‑intelligence firm G42 announced its membership in NVIDIA’s Open Secure AI Alliance, a coalition of 37 technology leaders formed to promote open‑source AI development and bolster AI security. The alliance, launched by NVIDIA in late July, includes Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Hugging Face, Salesforce, Siemens and Palantir, among others, and aims to create tools that identify security gaps, test AI systems and protect critical networks without reliance on proprietary platforms. G42 CEO Peng Xiao said [...]

Netflix secured a multi‑year global licensing deal with AMC Global Media, paying an estimated $500 million for co‑exclusive rights to the original “The Walking Dead” series and its six spin‑offs, totaling 371 episodes. The agreement extends the franchise’s availability beyond the U.S. to markets such as the U.K., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, while sharing streaming access with AMC+. The deal, one of the most expensive TV licensing agreements recently, coincides with the launch of “Dead City” season three [...]

At Warhammer Skulls 2026, Arrowhead Game Studios unveiled a Legendary Warbond crossover between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000, following the earlier Halo: ODST tie‑in. The trailer shows two new skins – TG‑8 Sharpshooter and T‑122 Demo‑Trooper – modeled on the Astra Militarum’s infantry, plus iconic weapons such as Meltaguns, Bolt Pistols, Meltamines and Hot‑Shot Marksman Rifles. Vehicle liveries will mimic Imperial Guard transports, and the content will drop on August 12, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The [...]

ContourGlobal secured a long‑term power purchase agreement with Tesla for Project Sterling, a hybrid solar‑battery facility in Arizona’s WAPA region. The 509 MWp/450 MWac solar array paired with 360 MW/1.4 GWh of storage is expected to generate over 1.1 TWh annually, with Tesla purchasing roughly 1 TWh per year—about 90% of the output. Construction began in 2025, with on‑site work slated for later this year and commercial operation targeted for 2028. This deal marks ContourGlobal’s largest renewable asset and a significant partnership with [...]