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Rejected as 'too old' at 42, ex-Special Forces soldier built $8M company deal

After leaving a 22-year Army career that included Special Forces service, Jary Jackson expected his military experience to help him transition into civilian work. Instead, a veteran recruiter told him he was “too old at 42” and “unproven”. The rejection pushed Jackson towards entrepreneurship through acquisition. He eventually bought an…

The Times of India

Police and Army veterans gather for A66 crash officer’s funeral

Hundreds gathered at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens in Redcar, Teesside, for a ceremony in memory of Pc Tom Clough, 38.

Evening Standard

$Palantir's New U.S. Army Contract Brings It Closer to Owning the Full Battlefield System$

Palantir's New U.S. Army Contract Brings It Closer to Owning the Full Battlefield System

Palantir won a $127 million production contract as prime contractor for the Army's TITAN ground stations, expanding its defense role even as PLTR shares pulled back after August's rally.

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Will consider granting permanent commission to women officers: Indian Coast Guard to SC

The Indian Coast Guard is contemplating the issuance of permanent commissions to its female officers, in line with Supreme Court directives and favorable reports on vigilance clearances. Notably, officer Priyanka Tyagi among others will be assessed for lifelong service roles. With the Supreme Court advocating for equal opportunities, a decision…

The Economic Times

Paatal Lok actor Jaideep Ahlawat wanted to join the Army before facing the camera but could not clear the interview stage; recalls feeling jealous after spotting young cadets at an airport while shooting for ‘Vishwaroopam’

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat once aspired to join the Indian Army, attempting the selection exams twice. He shared that seeing soldiers in uniform still evokes strong emotions and goosebumps. Ahlawat recalled a difficult airport encounter with young cadets returning from their passing-out parade. His introduction to war hero Arun Khetarpal deeply…

The Economic Times

Army veteran paralysed in crash returns seven years later with a degree

Rocky Fernandez, an Army veteran, faced a turning point when a catastrophic car accident led to paralysis. Grateful for the Houston VA's assistance in education and rehabilitation, he committed to completing a petroleum engineering degree despite ongoing health challenges. After seven grueling years of effort, he triumphantly graduated and is…

The Times of India

Uganda Pulls Out of Invictus Games Two Months After Joining as Army Chief Cites Loyalty To King Charles

Uganda has withdrawn from the Invictus Games two months after joining, with army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba citing loyalty to King Charles III.

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Pentagon Searches Protected Medical Records To Find Trans Troops and Remove Them From Military Service

The US military's policy on identifying service members with gender dysphoria through medical records raises privacy concerns and legal challenges.

International Business Times UK

The Pentagon has 50,000 troops still stationed across the Middle East. Officials are now reportedly considering cuts to U.S. forces in the region

Presidents have tried to pivot away from the Middle East for 25 years

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From Sukhoi-30 to mine-laying systems: How India plans to counter twin China-Pakistan challenge with Rs 1.1 lakh crore upgrade list

The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared proposals worth Rs 1.1 lakh crore to strengthen India's armed forces, taking approvals this year to Rs 1.6 lakh crore and those since 2025 to Rs 13 lakh crore. The package includes CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, Arudhra radars, a ground-based jammer, marine gas turbines, trawl…

The Economic Times

HAL, Astra Microwave, other defence stocks rally up to 4% after DAC clears Rs 1.10L cr proposals; Motilal picks 3 stocks to buy

Defence stocks: The Defence Acquisition Council approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs 1.10 lakh crore, with nearly 98% of purchases to be sourced from Indian companies. The move is likely to keep defence stocks such as HAL, BEL, Paras Defence, BEML and Astra Microwave in focus. The approvals cover…

The Economic Times

India clears ₹1.10 lakh crore defence acquisitions for Army, Navy and Air Force

The Defence Acquisition Council approved acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore. About ninety-eight percent of these procurements will be sourced from Indian industry. The Indian Army will receive Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Recce Vehicles and High Mobility Vehicles. The Indian Navy will procure Arudhra Radars and…

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth reportedly wanted to make scapegoat of decorated general, when given facts showing he was blameless allegedly said ‘I don’t care’

"A huge waste of decades of investment in the training of a general. And for what?"

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Who is Athira Suresh, the NIT Calicut grad who left ExxonMobil for the Indian Army?

Lieutenant Athira Suresh from Kozhikode, Kerala, was commissioned into the Indian Army on September 5, 2026, after leaving her job as a Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil. A Civil Engineering graduate from NIT Calicut, she joins a family with three generations of military service. She trained at OTA Gaya's SSC…

The Economic Times

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From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat

Two days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily called for researchers to accelerate the transfer of cutting-edge technologies from laboratories to military training grounds for robotic "combatants."

The Independent UK

Former Air Force chief accuses Hegseth of leading ‘culture of fear’ as he Trumpifies the military

Former Army secretary said last week that his ex-boss was doing ‘generational’ damage to America’s armed forces

Latin Times

Bolivia's Barracks Blast: Investigators Found 'Boosters' and a Grenade Depot, VP Won't Call It 'Just Fireworks'

Bolivia's Viacha barracks blast: investigators found explosive 'boosters' near a grenade depot, but the cause of the deadlier blast is still unknown.

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College Football Week 1 Winners and Losers: The Saturday the Earth Stood Still

They’ll be howling about that one in Kalamazoo, Mich., until the Last Judgment.

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Who is Shardendu Tiwari, who gave up a Rs 46 lakh Amazon package to join Indian Army?

A Rs 46 lakh annual package at Amazon and an opportunity with Airbus offered Shardendu Tiwari a promising corporate career. Instead, the 27-year-old Lucknow resident chose to pursue his childhood inclination towards the armed forces. After eight Army selection attempts, the second-generation soldier is now set to be commissioned at…

The Economic Times

From his father’s uniform to his own: Meet Lt Mohit Arora after seven years of perseverance

Officer Cadet Mohit Arora’s seven-year pursuit of a career in the Indian Army has brought him closer to a childhood dream shaped by his father’s military service. Despite securing high CAT percentiles and admission offers from three IIMs, he chose to remain focused on the Olive Green. His journey from…

The Economic Times

Who is Sparsh Chhetri who left a corporate package worth lakhs to join the Indian Army?

Battalion Under Officer Sparsh Chhetri of Dehradun is carrying forward a four-generation family legacy of military service after leaving a corporate career as a Senior Data Analyst. A Computer Science graduate and multi-sport achiever, he also has NCC experience and has been appointed Battalion Under Officer at OTA Gaya. An…

The Guardian - US

Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military

The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on

The Economic Times

Amazon engineer gives up Rs 46 lakh package for Indian Army, set to be commissioned at OTA Gaya

Shardendu Tiwari, a 27-year-old cloud engineer, chose service over a Rs 46 lakh salary. He declined an offer from Airbus to join the Indian Army. Tiwari, a second-generation soldier, was commissioned at OTA Gaya. He appeared for selection eight times before succeeding through the Technical Entry Scheme. His father served…

The Economic Times

White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say

The White House is reportedly reviewing candidates to potentially replace Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. This review comes as the Pentagon faces unusually high staff turnover and leadership changes. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Feinberg has his full support and is not leaving. Feinberg has been working…

The Economic Times

US-Iran war: American military disables ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

US military branches have disabled advertising trackers on various devices. This action follows reports of location data targeting American forces in the Middle East. The Air Force and Special Operations Command confirmed disabling these identifiers on their systems. The Army also stated that mobile device advertising IDs were disabled earlier…

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