A former senior Australian naval officer faces a court martial over charges linked to lucrative military contracts awarded in Western Australia before 2022. The officer's identity is suppressed, referred to as "Officer Brown," sparking debate on transparency from Greens spokesperson David Shoebridge.
Stanford University students, led by Eva Jones and Amanda Campos, staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement speech to protest Google's contracts with the US and Israeli governments, including ICE and Project Nimbus, and to raise awareness about AI's societal impact. The protest garnered international media attention.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift supply chains away from Beijing-linked sources by January 2027, citing national security in an era of great power competition.
A private investor list reveals individuals with ties to Chinese military contractors and entities linked to the Qatari royal family were among overseas investors in SpaceX. The rocket company, which handles sensitive US government work, has barred Chinese investors from its IPO due to regulatory concerns.
A Guardian analysis reveals dozens of US Congress members and staffers took lavish, Aipac-funded trips to Israel since Oct 7, 2023, despite declining US public support for Israel's policies. The trips, costing over $4.2m, featured one-sided briefings and visits to settlements.
Jaguar Land Rover and General Motors are among carmakers considering a £900m UK defence contract to supply thousands of 4x4s for the armed forces. This move capitalizes on increased NATO defence spending, with first deliveries expected in 2030.
The UK is considering joining an EU scheme providing €90 billion to Ukraine to gain access to lucrative military contracts Read Full Article at RT.com
The UK is considering joining an EU scheme providing €90 billion to Ukraine to gain access to lucrative military contracts Read Full Article at RT.com
Deputy Chairman of Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev announced that 127,000 people have signed contracts with Russian Armed Forces in 2026, with another 10,000 joining as volunteers. Speaking at the 'Knowledge. The First' educational marathon, Medvedev said last year 450,000 citizens joined under military contracts, and those signing up are motivated by strong patriotic sentiment.
