India has successfully tested a homegrown directed energy weapon (DEW) system, which represents a substantial improvement in the country's defence capabilities. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) created the 30-kilowatt laser weapon, which was tested at the National Open Air Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The demonstration demonstrated its capacity to neutralise fixed-wing drones, swarm drones, surveillance devices, and other threats with high precision. This achievement places India in a small group of countries that own modern laser weapon systems, including the
The UAE Cabinet has approved Google Cloud's establishment of its first Cybersecurity Excellence Centre in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the country's commitment to digital transformation and cyber resilience. This effort is consistent with the UAE's objective of becoming a global cybersecurity leader and strengthens its strategic investment in new technologies. The new center's goal is to build a safe digital ecosystem that encourages innovation while protecting businesses and institutions from cyber threats. It also underscores the UAE's overarching goal of developing indigenous talent and stren
The West Japan Railway Company opened the world's first 3D-printed train station in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture. The station's components were printed abroad and assembled on-site in record time, taking only six hours. This pioneering initiative represents a big step forward in railway infrastructure development. The new facility, Hatsushima Station, replaces an ageing wooden structure built in 1948. Since 2018, the station has been automated, and it serves roughly 530 people per day. The West Japan Railway Company worked with Serendix, a construction firm, to build the station's components
Japan is stepping up its support for Malaysia's low-carbon industry, with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) recently releasing a list of 47 Japanese companies operating in the nation. These companies are making tremendous progress in energy efficiency and renewable energy, two critical sectors driving Malaysia's shift to a greener economy. Most of these companies are publicly traded and are actively pursuing environmental measures. According to a JETRO poll, 83.5% of Japanese companies in Malaysia have initiated or are preparing decarbonization initiatives. This is the highest
The UAE plans to revolutionise digital asset protection by introducing the world's first biometric crypto card. Serenity, a decentralised blockchain platform specialising in security and privacy, has launched sAxess, a cutting-edge biometric access card designed to improve cryptocurrency security. This card eliminates the need for passwords, ensuring that only the rightful owner can access and control digital assets via fingerprint authentication. As cybercrime and digital theft remain important threats, the introduction of sAxess is likely to redefine crypto security. Cryptocurrency fraud
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) developed an innovative bacteria-based process for repairing space bricks, a critical step in lunar colony construction. This breakthrough technology addresses the structural damage caused by high-temperature changes on the moon. The research aligns with global attempts to construct permanent human settlements on the moon, particularly through NASA's Artemis program. Traditionally, space missions have relied on bringing building materials from Earth, which is both costly and logistically demanding. However, the IISc team has developed an
Scientists have created the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heart rate regulator smaller than a grain of rice. This wireless device dissolves in the body, eliminating the need for invasive surgery to remove it. While human trials are years away, experts describe it as a "transformative breakthrough" that has the potential to revolutionise medical treatments. Pacemakers use electrical pulses to regulate abnormal heartbeats. Millions rely on permanent pacemakers, although temporary devices are frequently required following cardiac surgery. Currently, these require wires attached to an
On Monday night, SpaceX successfully launched the Fram2 private astronaut mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, achieving a historic first in human spaceflight. Unlike previous crewed flights, Fram2 reached a unique polar orbit, allowing the Crew Dragon spacecraft to circle Earth's North and South Poles in 45 minutes. The mission, named after the Norwegian arctic exploration vessel, provides spectacular views of the Earth's immense northern landscapes from a height of 430 km. Despite its unusual course, the mission did not need a polar orbit for scientific purposes. Fram2 has 22 life-science e
India's space program made a huge step forward when the Indian Space Research Organisation completed a critical hot test of its semi-cryogenic engine. The test was conducted on Friday at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. This is a significant step towards upgrading the country's space launch capability. The Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) focuses on a semi-cryogenic engine powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. It lasted 2.5 seconds and tested important components such the pre-burner, turbo pumps, and ignition system. The engine functioned exactly as planned, d
The Union Cabinet authorised a $2.7 billion (₹22,919 crore) incentive scheme to increase electronics component production in India. The six-year initiative intends to attract $7 billion (₹59,350 crore) in investments and produce products worth ₹4.6 trillion. The government would provide subsidies of up to 50% of project expenses to encourage domestic and foreign enterprises to establish local manufacturing facilities. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the plan will generate 91,600 jobs by focusing on critical components such as display and camera modules, lithium-ion bat