Expectedly, there were no major announcements for the technology sector in the interim budget, but finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the government’s resolve to continue strengthening the country’s digital public infrastructure (DPI), by christening it a “factor of production in the 21st century”; by using deeptech technologies in sectors like defence in a bid to … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday held extensive talks in Jaipur to deepen bilateral ties, with discussions on advancing defence, security and business ties taking centre stage as the two countries, which launched their strategic partnership 25 years ago, narrow their focus on achieving new common goals during the next … Read more
Chemical run-off from an Air Force base has been detected near a NSW city’s water supply, more than four decades ahead of schedule. Key points: PFAS has been found just 650 metres from Wagga Wagga’s water supply The chemicals have spread from the RAAF base at Forest Hill Modelling from 2021 said they would take 50 years to reach the city’s borefield The … Read more
European defence stocks rallied as analysts predicted an increase in shareholder returns and deal making across the industry next year. Bank of America said firms have taken huge strides in generating cash over the past two years and now have healthier balance sheets and lower debt. This means there is greater scope to return cash … Read more
Defence minister Richard Marles took a ride on a RAAF flight to attend the Matildas World Cup semi-final at an estimated cost to taxpayers of $16,000. His latest VIP flight comes after revelations Mr Marles’ expenses for flights have totalled nearly $3.6 million this year. On the afternoon of August 16, an RAAF VIP flight … Read more