The Indian Navy successfully tested a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) from an indigenous warship, the INS Surat, in the Arabian Sea. The missile test, undertaken as part of an ongoing operation, was a crucial step towards improving India's air defence capabilities. The Indian Navy announced the successful test with a post on the social media platform X, emphasising the missile's precision in targeting sea-skimming threats. This test comes shortly before the Pakistan Navy's scheduled surface-to-surface missile testing in the same region. The MR-SAM missile system is meant to be
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has authorised the design for the country's first hybrid heliport at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, Zayed Port. This strategic decision marks the start of a new chapter in the UAE's urban air mobility journey. The terminal, a thriving hub that receives over 650,000 cruise tourists each year, was chosen for its prominent location and strong visibility. This project was created through a collaboration between AD Ports Group, Falcon Aviation Services, and Archer Aviation. The heliport is intended to accommodate both conventional helicopters and
The UAE has made a pioneering step by introducing the use of artificial intelligence in law drafting, review, and amendment. This effort, led by Dubai Ruler and UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is the first of its kind in the world and aims to improve the legislative process through the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. According to the Financial Times, the AI-powered approach is projected to speed up lawmaking by up to 70 percent. The program will be implemented and overseen by the newly constituted government institution, the Regulatory Inte
ISRO, India's space agency, has successfully completed the second satellite docking as part of its ambitious SpaDEX program, marking another significant milestone in the country's expanding proficiency in advanced space operations. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh declared the milestone on Monday via a post on the social media platform X. Dr. Singh expressed pride in the mission's development and highlighted its importance to India's space exploration aspirations. He noted that the SpaDEX mission was launched from Sriharikota on December 30, 2024, using the PSLV-C60 rocket. The first sate
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