Earlier this month, home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail urged agencies and departments under his ministry to fast-track AI adoption to boost productivity and efficiency. PETALING JAYA: A defence analyst has urged the government to exercise caution as it pushes security agencies to expedite artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in work processes, voicing concerns over its reliability … Read more
March marks the celebration of International Women’s Month, and for 2026, the Philippine maritime industry reaffirms that inclusivity is its compass—essential for the sector’s future growth. Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan has framed leadership in the sector as a commitment to service over self-validation. ”Being a woman in leadership isn’t about proving … Read more
Indonesia navy’s chief of staff Muhammad Ali previously told reporters on Feb 6 that the carrier… The post Indonesia Aircraft Carrier: Disaster Relief, Not Combat appeared first on Archynetys. Source link
However, Abdul Rahman Yaacob, a researcher at the Rabdan Security & Defence Institute (RSDI) in Abu Dhabi, argued that aircraft carriers such as the Garibaldi and the Chakri Naruebet are not ideal for disaster relief. “Disaster response requires speed, flexibility, shallow-water access, and the ability to move personnel, engineering equipment, medical facilities, and relief supplies … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Combined naval and air forces from the Philippines, US and Australia completed the 14th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. “The two-day exercise, spanning the waters of the WPS reinforces the continuity of multilateral cooperation and reflects … Read more
1TAHANAN Partylist Rep. Nathaniel Oducado called on Congress to support bills that would improve maritime safety in the country following the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan in January. Oducado said the incident is a “wake-up call.” ”Because of the lack of competition in shipping and transportation, suspensions — however warranted — … Read more
Archyde French Defense Industry Gears Up for a New Reality: Strategic Autonomy Takes Center Stage PARIS – In a move signaling a significant shift in France’s defense posture, the Minister of… You can read the full story here: Working meeting between Catherine Vautrin and French defense industrialists. Source link
Authors: Amina Munir and Amna Hashmi When policymakers discuss the issue of maritime security, the concept of supply-chain resilience, or the future of global trade, the discussion is nearly always about vessels and ports, chokepoints, and technology. Not so apparent but no less fundamental is the human labor that keeps this great maritime system at … Read more
“This would be a very good story for our agriculture sector. I believe we are aiming to start a completely new chapter in the field of cooperation in the automotive sector, in machinery,” EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told POLITICO. On trade in services, the trade chief said that sectors like telecoms, maritime and financial … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong concluded his Philippine visit on Thursday, after reaffirming strong bilateral ties between the two Southeast Asian countries. This visit coincided with a development in the maritime sector, with Singapore-based Greenbay Marine delivering five new RoPax vessels to FastCat Ferries-operated Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation (APFC). Greenbay Marine specializes … Read more