India is securing long-term U.S. LNG supplies through a $1.4 billion deal with Trafigura, aiming to fuel its growing economy and diversify energy sources away from volatile regions. The agreement includes 27 cargoes pegged to U.S. pricing benchmarks, reflecting India’s strategic shift toward American energy partnerships.
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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has launched KEYAKI, a cutting-edge car ferry blending eco-conscious engineering with Japanese tradition, featuring a 5% more efficient hull design. The vessel will connect Otaru and Maizuru, offering smoother journeys and reduced emissions when operational in 2025.
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China is rapidly expanding its arsenal of AI-driven micro-drones, some weighing less than a kilogram, designed to swarm enemy defenses and redefine battlefield tactics with a production pipeline that dwarfs Western rivals. The PLA is restructuring operations around these drones, experimenting with autonomous swarms and modular payloads, while the U.S. scrambles to counter the threat through initiatives like the Replicator program.
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Korean Air is investing $875 million in a new Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety R&D Center in Bucheon, South Korea, aiming to lead next-gen aviation with cutting-edge research and expanded pilot training. The facility, set to open by 2030, will focus on drone logistics, AI-assisted air traffic control, and eVTOL safety protocols.
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SPH Engineering’s UgCS 5.9 update enhances drone flight planning with precise altitude control, improved elevation data, and support for the latest enterprise drones, making it essential for surveying, agriculture, and infrastructure inspection. The software now offers direct altitude input and higher-resolution USGS elevation data, ensuring smoother missions and more reliable results.
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