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US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's parliament should pass a stalled special defence budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, U.S. Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei.
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Trump arremete contra la OTAN luego de una reunión privada con jefe de la alianza

Trump arremete contra la OTAN luego de una reunión privada con jefe de la alianza

El presidente Donald Trump reiteró sus duras críticas a la OTAN e invocó de nuevo su malestar por Groelandia, la gigante isla que pretendió apropiarse, después de una reunión a puerta cerrada el miércoles con el jefe de la alianza, Mark Rutte.
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Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 10 (Reuters) - Taiwanese officials are tracking what they view as a worrying rise in Chinese naval activity and military pressure against the island, even as Beijing presses a message of peace and cooperation in meetings with Taiwan's opposition leader.
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Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

Pentagon Plans Major Increase in Counter-Drone Technology Spending Amid Rising Threats

The Pentagon is planning to significantly increase its budget for counter-drone technology, with a proposed expenditure of nearly $1 billion in 2027. This marks a substantial rise from the $596 million allocated in 2026. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the U.S. military's capabilities in countering small unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS). The budget proposal includes $26.5 million for applied research and a potential increase in development funding from $140 million in 2026 to $359.2 million in 2027. This move comes as drone threats continue to proliferate globally, with militaries looking to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict for insights and technological advancements. The Pentagon's counter-drone task force aims to acquire $600 million in c-UAS technology to support various operations, including the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and the protection of critical infrastructure.
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Vance sets off to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran as war's ceasefire remains shaky

Vance sets off to Pakistan to lead talks with Iran as war's ceasefire remains shaky

President Donald Trump is tasking the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to now find a resolution to the war that began six weeks ago
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A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters
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Huntington Ingalls Industries Automates Shipyard Processes with Robotics to Enhance Production

Huntington Ingalls Industries Automates Shipyard Processes with Robotics to Enhance Production

Huntington Ingalls Industries Automates Shipyard Processes with Robotics to Enhance Production
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European leaders urge a negotiated settlement as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

European leaders urge a negotiated settlement as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

European leaders are trying to influence an end to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran from the sidelines
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HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI

HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI

HII and GrayMatter Robotics Collaborate to Enhance Shipbuilding with Physical AI
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Factbox-Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

Factbox-Energy facilities and shipping hit during US-Israeli war on Iran

April 7 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf neighbours have damaged major energy facilities and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows. U.S.
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President Trump's Threats Against Iran Raise Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump's Threats Against Iran Raise Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump has issued threats to Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage for global oil shipments. The threats come amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the region, with Iran reportedly stepping away from negotiations aimed at ending the war. The Free Press' Eli Lake suggests that Trump's aggressive stance could backfire, potentially escalating the conflict further. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint, and any disruption could have significant implications for global oil markets and international relations.
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EEUU e Irán observan una precaria tregua

EEUU e Irán observan una precaria tregua

Estados Unidos e Irán observan este miércoles una precaria tregua que debe durar dos semanas y permitir la plena reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz, aunque horas después del anuncio seguían los ataques en el Golfo.