Tech

Cloudera partners with CrewAI to enhance AI-driven workflows

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

As AI agents gain traction and autonomy Cloudera has integrated CrewAI into its enterprise AI ecosystem, a move aimed at transforming multi-agent workflows across industries and underscoring Cloudera’s commitment to advancing enterprise AI following the recent inclusion of notable

Aviation Defence & Security

Spain confirms order for 25 Eurofighter aircraft

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2024 0

In boost to the NATO nation The Spanish government has signed a landmark deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to acquire 25 additional Eurofighter (Halcon II) aircraft. The significant order, part of the Halcon II programme, will see Spain receive 21 single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighters, replacing part of the ageing […]

Automotive Sport

M-Sport Ford Rally Raid Team set for 2025 Dakar Rally

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

With the Ford Raptor T1+ The M-Sport Ford Rally Raid Team is set to compete in the 2025 Dakar Rally with the Ford Raptor T1+. Widely regarded as the ultimate endurance test, the Dakar Rally challenges drivers and machines across harsh and unpredictable terrains, pushing them to their limits. In January, M-Sport will field a […]

Defence & Security

German Army vehicles to get digital radio equipment

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

From Rheinmetall and KNDS Rheinmetall and KNDS have secured a significant contract worth €1.98 billion from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). This six-year agreement mandates digitalising the German Army’s land-based vehicle communication systems. Rheinmetall is responsible for half of the contract’s value.

Logistics

IATA unveils air cargo device assessment programme

Arnold Pinto 26/12/2024 0

For safety standards compliance The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its new initiative, the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program. The programme seeks to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers, and sensor-equipped technologies. It aims to ensure these devices meet rigorous industry safety standards and play a crucial role in

Aviation Sustainability

Lufthansa Group orders 5 long-haul Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024 0

To achieve CO₂ reduction targets The Lufthansa Group has announced a significant fleet expansion, purchasing additional Airbus A350-1000 long-haul aircraft. This brings its total firm orders for this model from ten to fifteen. The new aircraft are slated for delivery between 2028 and 2030, and the total value of the order, at the list price, […]

Automotive Business

Nissan and Honda sign a MoU to explore business integration

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024 0

Targeting global mobility future Nissan Motor Company and Honda Motor Company have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of talks that could lead to a significant business integration between the two Japanese automotive giants. The potential collaboration would involve creating a joint holding company, combining the strengths of both

Health

Yemen tops in number of cholera cases globally

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2024 0

WHO faces funds’ shortage Yemen continues to bear the highest burden of cholera worldwide, with the country facing a persistent and severe outbreak that has ravaged its population for years. The outbreak is particularly devastating as Yemen struggles with an ongoing humanitarian crisis, further exacerbated by a lack of resources and damaged infrastructure. The

Aviation Travel

American Airlines to fly between San Antonio and Washington D.C.

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2024 0

From March 2025 onwards American Airlines will enhance travel convenience by introducing a new nonstop flight route between San Antonio, Texas (SAT), and Washington, D.C. (DCA). This week, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) formally approved the airline’s application, making American Airlines the only carrier to operate direct flights between these

Automotive Business

Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors seek tie-up

Arnold Pinto 24/12/2024 0

As global automotive industry evolves Nissan Motor Company, Honda Motor Company, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of Mitsubishi Motors’ involvement in the proposed business integration. This is a groundbreaking move to address the rapidly evolving global automotive industry. Establishing a joint

Business Tech

Nokia and e& UAE showcase end-to-end network slicing tech

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2024 0

Solution for gaming applications Nokia has revealed that e& UAE is the first telco in the world to implement its slicing solution to establish a dedicated end-to-end network slice tailored to meet modern gaming applications’ high-speed, low-latency demands. The demonstration, which took place at e& UAE’s Abu Dhabi labs, was part of an advanced trial […]

Cybersecurity

AI-powered scams are on the rise

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2024 0

Making fraud harder to spot As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, scammers increasingly use AI tools to create more convincing and harder-to-detect fraud. From deepfakes to personalised phishing attempts, AI is transforming the way criminals operate, making scams feel more real and challenging to identify. Experts at Psono.com are raising the alarm over

Space

NASA awards $179 million contract to Firefly Aerospace

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2024 0

To deliver 6 experiments on lunar surface NASA is progressing with its ambitious plans to explore the Moon. It has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface. The mission, part of the space agency’s broader Artemis programme, is scheduled to land in the Gruithuisen Domes near the […]

Space

NASA issues strategy for sustaining human presence in LEO

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2024 0

To maintain US leadership role NASA has released its final goals and objectives for low Earth orbit (LEO) as part of its ongoing efforts to expand space use. Developed through consultations with various stakeholders, NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy is designed to ensure a continuous human presence in orbit, foster economic growth, and strengthen […]

Aviation Travel

Heathrow Airport unveils £2.3bn investment plan

Arnold Pinto 21/12/2024 0

In boost to the UK economy Heathrow Airport – the most connected airport in the world – has unveiled a significant £2.3 billion investment plan to upgrade the UK’s only hub airport over the next two years. This marks the most significant private sector capital investment in UK transport infrastructure, representing a £244 million increase […]

Defence & Security

Rheinmetall demonstrates ultra-short-range drone defence

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024 0

At Red Sands III Exercise A Rheinmetall system designed to combat drones at ultra-close range has proven effective during a joint exercise with the US Army Central Command and the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces. The Red Sands III exercise, held in September 2024 at the Shamal 2 firing range in northeastern Saudi Arabia, focused on […]

Defence & Security

CAR confirms Russian use of North Korean weapons in Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 20/12/2024 0

UN Security Council briefed Jonah Leff, Executive Director of Conflict Armament Research (CAR), has delivered a crucial briefing to the United Nations Security Council, reaffirming the ongoing use by Russia of newly produced North Korean missiles in the conflict in Ukraine. This marks a significant update on the findings of CAR’s field investigations, which began […]

Tech

Registration opens for CES 2025 in Las Vegas

Arnold Pinto 19/12/2024 0

World’s most influential tech event Registration has opened for CES 2025, the world’s premier technology tradeshow. Scheduled to take place from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, CES 2025 promises to showcase groundbreaking technology, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations and engage in unparalleled networking. Hosted by the Consumer

Business Markets

World’s top arms makers profit from wars and regional tensions

Arnold Pinto 19/12/2024 0

Earnings top $632bn in 2023 Revenues from the world’s top arms producers surged in 2023, with the 100 largest companies in the sector collectively generating $632 billion, a real-terms increase of 4.2 per cent compared with the previous year. As the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently revealed, this global trend reflects the growing […]

Space

Binary star found near our galaxy’s supermassive black hole

Arnold Pinto 18/12/2024 0

A first in astronomy An international team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, Sagittarius A*. They have detected a binary star system orbiting the black hole for the first time. This finding opens new avenues for understanding how stars and other […]