WARFARE AUTOMATION
How 1,000 days of conflict fuelled robot wars between Russia and Ukraine
Ukrainian drone jammer manufacturers are seeing a surge in demand as the conflict with Russia intensifies. The war has spurred rapid innovation in Ukraine's defense sector, with a focus on drones, anti-drone technology, and AI-powered warfare.
Joint operations, integration in areas like electronic warfare discussed in key defence meeting
India's top defence officials recently met to discuss electronic warfare and emerging technologies. The annual Joint Electromagnetic Board meeting saw participation from the armed forces, DRDO, and the industry. The meeting focused on enhancing joint operations and integration in areas like electronic warfare and spectrum management. A new AI-enabled system for managing defence spectrum was also launched.
These large-caps have ¡®Strong Buy¡¯ & ¡®Buy¡¯ recos and an upside potential of more than 25%
In the recent correction phase ¨C triggered by rebalancing by global funds moving money to China ¨C only some Nifty stocks were severely hit. A majority of the large-cap stocks weathered the storm. The reaction to early Q2 results suggests that the street has both the scope ¨C and the mood ¨C to stay bullish this earnings season. But to be on the safer side, it would be better if investors focused on large-caps stocks ¨C that too non-Nifty large-caps ¨C for the next few weeks. ET Screener, powered by Refinitiv¡¯s Stock Report Plus, lists quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of ¡°Buy¡± or "Strong Buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
One year of war in Gaza: Decoding the role of Big Tech
In the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Big Tech¡¯s involvement through AI and cloud services in warfare has raised ethical concerns. Employees at tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have protested, citing their technologies' role in escalating violence and surveillance, prompting calls for greater accountability and human rights diligence.
These large-caps have ¡®Strong Buy¡¯ & ¡®Buy¡¯ recos and an upside potential of more than 25%
It is often said the market tends to revert to its mean. That is about the stock market moving down to catch up on its averages, But in the last few years, the scenario has been different. The market moves to a new high, stays in range-bound mode, and then moves higher ¨C making a new mean higher than the previous one. There will be phases when the markets will correct, and if one is looking to deploy fresh money, it would be better to put a major chunk into large-caps as there is still valuation catch-up which is likely to happen in this space. ET Screener, powered by Refinitiv¡¯s Stock Report Plus, lists quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of ¡°Buy¡± or "Strong Buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
After pager blasts, US moves against China over possible 'traffic catastrophe'
The US Commerce Department is considering banning Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles due to national security concerns. This follows recent incidents involving booby-trapped pagers in Lebanon. The regulation would prohibit the import and sale of vehicles from China with key communications or automated driving system components.
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How Israel's 1996 mobile bomb strategy paved the way for pager bombs in Lebanon
On October 19, 1994, a bombing on Tel Aviv¡¯s Route No. 5 killed 21 people and injured 50. The attack was carried out by Saleh Abdel Rahim al-Souwi and planned by Yehiya Abdal-Tif-Ayyash. Yehiya was later killed in 1996 by an explosive device planted in his cell phone by Israeli intelligence.
These largecaps have ¡®strong buy¡¯ & ¡®buy¡¯ recos and upside potential of more than 25%
The way things have panned in the last couple of weeks, it is clear that bulls are not in any mood to leave the street anytime. At the same time, aided by international events, bears are also making small attempts to come back. With every session it is becoming clear that bears will not be able to make much of a dent on NIfty, so they better roam in the mid-cap segment. How long they will be able to roam if broader market indices are doing well is something which is still to be seen. But one thing is for sure as corrections and consolidation are part of every bull market we will continue to see them at regular levels. ET screener powered by Refinitiv¡¯s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of ¡°buy¡± or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
Defence Stocks: Structural changes are stronger than negative narrative, 15 stocks from defence ecosystem with possible return of up to 39%
May 2024, everyone is rushing to buy defence stocks. On the day of election results, they were badly battered. Come July a number of them are higher than what they were on the day of the election results. Come August, they are not performing as well as they were in the first five months of 2024, The result, a narrative on the street starts that they are overpriced and to add icing on the cake, some fund managers make statements about not owning them or that they have booked profit in them. The question to be asked from these so-called alpha fund managers, some of them who run PMS, is whether they bought these defence stocks 5 years back when no one was looking at them or they bought just as they became momentum stocks. Sometimes narratives get formed on the street, which may lead to wrong decisions if one does not question them.
These largecaps have ¡®strong buy¡¯ & ¡®buy¡¯ recos and upside potential of more than 25%
While it might be a bit early to say, but the way things have panned in the last two trading sessions, it is clear that bulls are not in any mood to leave the street anytime even when they are hit by global headwinds. But at the same time bears are also clear that while they may not be able to make much of a dent on NIfty, so they better roam in the mid-cap segment. How long they will be able to roam if broader market indices are doing well is something which is still to be seen. But one thing is for sure as corrections and consolidation are part of every bull market we will continue to see them at regular levels. ET screener powered by Refinitiv¡¯s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of ¡°buy¡± or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
These largecaps have ¡®strong buy¡¯ & ¡®buy¡¯ recos and upside potential of more than 24%
While the market is surely under the control of bulls, there are initial indications that the Street might see some volatility due to profit booking. One has to make a distinction between what is causing the volatility, because the underlying reason plays an important part in deciding the magnitude and time period of correction. First phase of the volatility is normally led by large cap stocks, so there could be some selling pressure, But the other fact is that recovery in the market is also largely led by the large cap and they stabilized much before other segments of the market. ET screener powered by Refinitiv¡¯s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of ¡°buy¡± or "strong buy". The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.
Indian Army on a fast track to modernisation: A year of change and the road ahead
The Indian Army has embarked on a comprehensive modernisation journey, marked by significant enhancements in digital initiatives, operational efficiency, and military training. Over the past year, key upgrades have included advanced surveillance systems, streamlined logistics, and a focus on cutting-edge warfare technologies. With the aim of achieving Vision 2047, the Army is transforming into a technologically advanced, agile, and self-reliant force. The ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to adapting to evolving strategic challenges and ensuring readiness for future operations.
Ukraine rushes to create AI-enabled war drones
AI drone development in Ukraine is broadly split between visual systems helping identify targets and fly drones into them, terrain mapping for navigation, and more complex programmes enabling UAVs to operate in interconnected swarms. Swarmer is one of more than 200 tech firms that have sprung up since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, with civilians from IT backgrounds developing drones and other devices to help Ukraine counter a much larger enemy.
Don't write off Modi stocks: More than half are back in full throttle, budget may bring more tailwinds for them
It has been a sort of tradition that the last full budget of any government and also the interim government is focussed on garnering votes and generally fiscal prudence is kept aside. But in the case of the Modi government, both in the last full budget presented in 2023 and interim budget presented in 2024, fiscal prudence was maintained. Given that government revenues are on strong footing, even if the government announces some measure which on face of it might look to be politically correct. There is little chance that fiscal prudence would be kept aside and that is what matters in the end to the street. So, there is a possibility that Modi stocks, which have been the star performers in the first five months of 2024, will be back in the limelight. Don't write them off. More than half of them are already higher than what there was before the election results came in. The policy push may continue for lots of sectors which have been the focus area of this government.
Forgot Modi stocks? Numbers indicate don't write them off. 26 are already back. Budget tailwinds may bring more of them back to limelight again
Just before the election results were announced, some domestic and foreign brokerages came out with a report about a set of stocks which were called Modi stocks. The number varied from 50 to 55 stocks. The reason why they were called modi stocks was the fact that these stocks were from sectors which were expected to get renewed policy push once the third term of the Modi government started. This list had stocks which would power data centers, which is essentially an AI play to green energy stock to PSU stocks from sectors which were getting strong policy push. But then political arithmetic turned different and everybody forgot about them. One month later, if one looks at them, it is clear that while the term ¡° Modi stocks¡± might be off the headline, in terms of performance, the picture is very different from what most have been thinking. It is far better and there is a high probability that it might get better.
Indian entrepreneurs to find newer, innovative uses for AI: Nobel Laureate Michael Spence
Speaking during the Azim Premji University public lecture series in Bengaluru, Nobel Laureate Michael Spence said India's entrepreneurial ecosystem has been empowered by its biometric identification system (Aadhar), one of the lowest data rates in the world, and a digital economy architecture under the UPI system.
INS Imphal: Here is all you should know about Indian Navy's latest killing machine
The INS Imphal holds historical significance as the first warship named after a city from the northeast, emphasizing the pivotal role of Imphal, Manipur, and the broader northeastern region in national security, sovereignty, and prosperity. The Defence Ministry notes that this commissioning is a fitting tribute to Manipur's sacrifices and contributions to India's freedom struggle.
Need to reform, rebuild war fighting machinery to make them ready for future battlespace: IAF chief
?Future battlespace will be cluttered, congested, contested and complex, said Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Thursday, underscoring the need to reimagine, reform, redesign and rebuild the traditional war fighting machinery to adapt to this emerging paradigm. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) was delivering the General BC Joshi Memorial Lecture on 'Transformation of IAF into a Contemporary and Future Ready Aerospace Force' here at the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Rishi Sunak warns AI has potential to facilitate development of biological weapons
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cautions about the potential for artificial intelligence in the development of biological weapons raising concerns that society might lose control over AI systems. While stressing on AI's economic potential, he said there is a need to address the risks associated with it.
MDL delivers 'Imphal' to Navy 4 months ahead of contractual time; first warship with accommodation for women staff
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has delivered the third stealth destroyer of Project 15B Class guided missile destroyer, 'Imphal', to the Indian Navy, four months ahead of schedule. This warship is the first to have accommodation for women officers and sailors. It is armed with supersonic 'Brahmos' and 'Barak-8' missiles, as well as anti-submarine weapons and sensors. The ship has completed all sea trials and is equipped with advanced automation systems. The indigenous content of the P15B class destroyers is 72%, reflecting the government's focus on the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' program.
Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare
Commercial software developers are challenging the traditional defense industry in the arms market, potentially revolutionizing warfare. In the war in Ukraine, teams of humans and machines are reshaping the battlefield, with remotely piloted drones significantly improving the lethality of artillery, rockets, and missiles.
Human-machine teams driven by AI are about to reshape warfare
Some technology experts believe innovative commercial software developers now entering the arms market are challenging the dominance of the traditional defense industry, which produces big-ticket weapons, sometimes at glacial speed.
Finding a quicker way around SWIFT
A new global standard for financial messaging systems that came into force this year is expected to improve efficiency and reduce payments friction in international transactions. G20 has a target of settling 80% of all international transactions within an hour by 2027. The lion's share of payment delays occur due to time zones, compliance checks, currency controls and absence of real-time processing.
China's PLA aims to leverage advanced technology for use of unmanned weapons, artificial intelligence, says report
The PLA is aiming to leverage advanced technology for its use of unmanned weapons and artificial intelligence, as per the news report. China aims to achieve military modernisation of the PLA to a stage where it is fully automated and computerised by 2027.
NDMA conducts training programme on chemical emergencies at Bengaluru Airport
The first day of the session covered Case Studies on CBRN emergencies, safe handling of chemicals at the airport and mitigating chemical warfare agents.
INS Chennai to make maiden visit to Chennai coast
INS Chennai, measuring 163 metres in length and 17.4 metres in breadth, is one of the most potent warships to have been constructed in India, an official release said.
Why automated media buying is the future of mobile app advertising
The method behind the construction of Henry Ford's Model T helped to lay the foundations for the mass consumer society we see today.
Cyber warfare: India's real battle in the virtual world
Amidst a surge in cyberterrorism and use of technology in attacks, India is under pressure to counter transnational and domestic terrorist groups.
IAF kick starts AFNET enabling network centric warfare
IAF got a boost towards becoming a truly network centric air force with Defence Minister launching AFNET, a reliable & robust digital information grid that enables accurate and faster response to enemy threats.
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