Despite advancements in stealth and speed, large, slow bombers like the B-52, Tu-95, and H-6 remain vital due to their long range, heavy payload capacity for nuclear and conventional weapons, and cost-effectiveness. Modern upgrades enhance their capabilities for standoff strikes and nuclear deterrence.
India is developing the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) as a cost-effective complement to the Brahmos, enhancing sustained combat operations with its 1,500 km range and lower cost per unit.
India is developing indigenous laser weapons under Project Sudarshan Chakra to counter drone and missile threats from Pakistan and China. These directed-energy systems offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution for air defense, complementing existing missile and gun systems.
Moscow will adopt new school design standards focused on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, increasing usable space from 50% to at least 65% and reducing construction costs by optimizing materials and structural elements.
India's Army is converting T-72 tanks into remotely operated vehicles using IP-based interfaces for manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T). The initiative, part of the iDEX Aditi 4.0 challenge, aims to enhance survivability and combat power by deploying these unmanned tanks for high-risk missions, drawing inspiration from global trends in autonomous military technology.
A local councillor argues that UK local governments, like Kensington and Chelsea, are not doing enough to support residents with the cost of living, particularly regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives.
Russia's 'Yolka' handheld anti-drone system, a low-cost interceptor using kinetic impact, seen in combat use, targeting enemy drones with autonomous AI-guided flight up to 4km range.
Australia opts for a third secondhand Virginia-class submarine over new models to simplify training and reduce costs in the Aukus program, with estimated savings but no fundamental cost shift in the $370bn deal.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has permanently reduced the price of its flagship DeepSeek V4 Pro model by 75%, making it significantly more cost-effective. The new pricing ranges from $0.003625 to $0.87 per million tokens, a substantial drop from its previous rates.
A Palantir executive claims generative AI has made the traditional SaaS model obsolete, enabling faster, cheaper custom software development. AI agents can also automate testing and compliance with changing laws.
Two Republican-led House committees have launched investigations into Airbnb and Anysphere (maker of Cursor) regarding their use of Chinese AI models. The House Homeland Security Committee and House China Select Committee have sent letters to CEOs requesting information on their use of AI models from Chinese companies like Alibaba's Qwen. Lawmakers cite national security concerns about data sharing with AI companies trained by China's censorship regime.
Two Republican-led House committees have launched investigations into Airbnb and Anysphere (creator of Cursor AI coding platform) regarding their use of Chinese AI models. The House Homeland Security Committee and House China Select Committee have sent letters to CEOs Brian Chesky and others requesting details on their use of AI models from Chinese companies. Lawmakers cite concerns that Chinese AI models are trained by China's censorship regime and introduce hidden vulnerabilities putting American data at risk. Airbnb confirmed using Alibaba's Qwen model, which Chesky described as fast and cheap.
