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Defence & Security

US endorses Israel-Lebanon ceasefire pact

News Editor 2 28/11/2024

After months of hostilities A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by US and France, has been hailed as a crucial step towards regional stability. In a statement, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin expressed strong support for the agreement, emphasising that it benefits

Defence & Security Tech

Skunk Works demos the future of air combat

Arnold Pinto 24/11/2024

Involving AI-controlled aircraft Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has successfully demonstrated the future of air combat by showcasing a crewed-uncrewed teaming mission. In this mission, a human ‘battle manager’ aboard a human-crewed L-39 Albatros aircraft issued real-time commands to AI-controlled L-29 Delfin jets. The flight test, conducted in collaboration with Lockheed

Defence & Security Tech

US military to continue use of Link 16

News Desk 22/11/2024

For future warfighter space architecture With the US Space Development Agency (SDA) advancing the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), its director, Derek Tournear, has confirmed that Link 16 will remain the primary communications option within the constellation of satellites, a system crucial for both US soldiers and their allies globally. Link 16 is a

Defence & Security

US announces $275m military assistance for Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2024

For defence against Russian aggression The United States has announced a new tranche of security assistance for Ukraine as part of its broader effort to boost its defence capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The new package, valued at $275 million, is the 70th security assistance tranche provided by the United States since August […]

Travel UAE

US Customs and Border Protection facility opens at Abu Dhabi Airport

Arnold Pinto 16/11/2024

For Etihad Airways passengers Abu Dhabi Airports has formally opened the new United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility at Zayed International Airport. The US preclearance facility, the first in the Middle East and Asia region, allows passengers on all direct Etihad Airways flights to the United States to complete immigration, customs, and […]

Corporate

Serco wins $97 million contract to support US naval shipyards

Arnold Pinto 14/11/2024

Also, a US military and veterans deal Serco has secured a five-year contract valued at $97 million to support the US Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contract will see Serco provide programme management and business performance improvement services at four major US naval shipyards: Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in […]

Defence & Security

US airstrikes target Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen

Arnold Pinto 13/11/2024

Iranian-backed groups in Syria hit too The US military has launched a series of targeted airstrikes aimed at degrading the military capabilities of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The airstrikes carried out between November 9 and 10, 2024, targeted multiple weapons storage facilities located within Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen. These facilities were

NEWS DESK

Impact of a Donald Trump win on US – GCC Ties – Century Financial

PR News Desk 07/11/2024

A Trump victory would have a mixed impact on US and Gulf ties due to several factors, such as trade tariffs, oil production, strong U.S. support, and urgent conflict resolution. Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports might strengthen the US dollar through reduced spending on foreign goods, benefiting GCC currencies like the Saudi riyal or the […]

Aviation Defence & Security

US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

Defence & Security

Austin reiterates US and NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024

To counter Russian aggression US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States and NATO to a free and sovereign Ukraine. Austin delivered the statement at a news conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 18, 2024, following a defence ministerial meeting focused on Ukraine’s ongoing […]

Gitex

Geographic imbalances threaten AI progress in life sciences

Arnold Pinto 03/10/2024

US and China in the lead A new study from Mannheim Business School reveals significant geographic disparities in producing Artificial Intelligence (AI) research within the life sciences, potentially hindering progress in this transformative field. The study, led by Professor Marc Lerchenmüller, Dr Leo Schmallenbach, and Professor Till Bärnighausen of Heidelberg University,

Defence & Security

US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles launched against Israel

Arnold Pinto 02/10/2024

2 warships fire interceptors In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles targeting Israel on October 1, 2024. While most of these missiles were intercepted before reaching their destination, some caused minimal damage, according to statements made by the Pentagon. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen.

Space

US Spacecom emphasises partnerships amid escalating threats

News Editor 2 01/10/2024

Spotlight on China and Russia In a compelling address at the Air & Space Power Association’s Defence Space Conference in London, US Space Command (Spacecom) Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting underscored the critical importance of international partnerships in safeguarding space capabilities amid rising global threats, particularly from China and Russia. Whiting

NEWS DESK

PCI Pharma Services Invests Over $365 Million in EU, US Facilities for Clinical and Commercial Supply

PR News Desk 25/09/2024

PCI Pharma Services, (“PCI”)a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on biopharma’s most complex therapies, is investing more than $365 million in infrastructure supporting the clinical and commercial-scale final assembly and packaging of drug-device combination products utilizing advanced drug delivery systems, with an emphasis

NEWS DESK

Jetcraft Expands US Presence With New Regional Leadership

PR News Desk 25/09/2024

Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, is today announcing the appointment of Chris Hollingsworth and Sean O’Leary as Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) to spearhead its operations across the United States. As two of Jetcraft’s top Sales Directors, Hollingsworth and O’Leary’s promotions recognize their excellence in structuring some

Cybersecurity

New US AI Security Centre boosts US DOD’s capabilities

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2024

As technology rapidly evolves According to the agency’s director, the US National Security Agency’s newly established Artificial Intelligence Security Centre is proving instrumental in keeping the US Department of Defence (DOD) at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. US Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Commander of US Cyber Command, highlighted the

Cybersecurity

500,000 cybersecurity positions are vacant across the US

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024

Lockheed Martin and White House ONCD in tie-up Lockheed Martin engaged with the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) at the ‘Good-Paying Cyber Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses’ workshop held in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. The event brought together leaders from various sectors to tackle the pressing issue of an […]

Defence & Security

US pledges new support to Ukrainian offensive into Russia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024

US presidential drawdown packages involved US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast as Ukrainian forces advance into Russia’s Kursk territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has announced. Singh revealed that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has held discussions with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to review and reaffirm ongoing military

Defence & Security

Pentagon: US keen to deter regional war in Middle East

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2024

40,000 US troops in CENTCOM area Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has outlined the latest developments in the US strategy to address mounting tensions in the Middle East and prevent the escalation of conflict in the region. Addressing a press conference in Washington, DC, Ryder reiterated that the US has deployed […]

Defence & Security

Second US Carrier Strike Group deploys to Middle East

Arnold Pinto 13/08/2024

Amidst rising tensions in the region US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has ordered the deployment of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG), equipped with advanced Lockheed Martin F-35C fighter jets, to the volatile Middle East region. This follows unprecedented rising tensions in the region, principally