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• [New] India has emerged as the third most digitalised country in the world, we are witnessing the rapid convergence of AI, cloud, and data technologies redefining industries and unlocking economic potential. CXOToday.com
• [New] Indian air defence units demonstrated exceptional preparedness, intercepting threats with systems including the advanced S-400 missile shield, L-70 guns, and Schilka anti-aircraft artillery. The Sunday Guardian Live
• [New] South Korea aims to complete the technology for larger LHCs by 2030, develop a 40,000 cbm hydrogen carrier by 2032, and eventually commercialise 160,000 cbm vessels by 2040. Marine Insight
• [New] As Malaysia moves toward becoming a high-tech, high-income economy by 2030 and beyond, engineers will be needed to build the smart cities, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure of the future. Borneo Post Online
• [New] The advanced technologies deployed in 2050 will require vast amounts of energy, making reliable power sources essential. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Autonomous systems, including aerial, ground, and underwater drones, will be pivotal assets on the battlefield of 2050. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] From artificial intelligence to quantum computing, and from space-based assets to autonomous weapon systems, the warfighter of 2050 will operate in a vastly more complex, integrated, and data-driven environment. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Firms are relying on external TIC suppliers to guarantee global standards compliance, minimize risk, and gain access to advanced testing technology without investing major capital costs. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Building a preventive vigilance framework from the ground up, with technology embedded at every level, will enable India Inc. to detect potential risks in real time and implement corrective measures beforehand. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] With threats evolving in the maritime domain, especially in contested and littoral waters, systems like the Sea Dart could become crucial tools for navies and maritime agencies around the world. The Defense News
• [New] Indian armed forces thwarted Pakistan's drone and missile attacks by deploying air defence mechanism including the S-400, upgraded Bofors L-70 guns, and Soviet-origin Schilka systems to counter the aerial threats. Swarajyamag
• [New] Technology sector: In 2025, advances in cybersecurity, cloud services and artificial intelligence will be the main drivers of M&A in the Peruvian technology sector. Latin Counsel
• [New] To counter emerging threats arising from unmanned systems, the Republic of Singapore Navy is looking at incorporating cheaper, off-the-shelf drones into its suite of capabilities; and will upgrade its ships with guns known to be effective against fast-moving targets. CNA
• [New] As part of efforts to deal with unmanned aerial systems, the Republic of Singapore Navy will upgrade its ships with a Strales 76 mm guided gun, which has proven effective against fast-moving targets. CNA
• [New] Rebuilding Ukraine after the devastating war will require a lot of steel, and there's a strong case for producing that steel locally using green technology. Thomas
• [New] Unmanned systems have not changed the fact that Russia's larger military, despite humiliating tactical defeats, could outlast Ukraine in a war of attrition. War Room - U.S. Army War College
• HMRC's legacy IT systems are cited as a significant barrier, increasing operational risks and costs while limiting the adoption of secure digital channels. UKAuthority
• Quantum technology is variously described as a disruptive or an emerging technology of strategic significance, especially in the context of China, providing Beijing with a decisive advantage in future peacetime and wartime competition alike. orfonline.org
• Switzerland will have full access to calls in artificial intelligence, quantum, communication and network technologies, and space sensitive research topics. Science|Business
• Amid challenges to energy systems including geopolitical risks and growing demand for power worldwide, concerns over energy security will continue into 2025. Spectra by MHI
• 2025 will be a big one for quantum computing, at least according to the United Nations: 2025 is officially the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, a worldwide initiative to raise awareness of technological progress and encourage new advances. New York Post
• With increasingly favorable regulation in several markets, 2025 should see firms assess potential growth opportunities from digital assets and tokenization - something that depends on developing the right technology and data infrastructures. MIT OpenCourseWare

Last updated: 12 May 2025