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japantimes.co.jpworld19 days ago
Explosion and fire at South Korean defense plant kills five
An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others on Monday. Officials have not released the cause or identified the victims.
Japan Timesworld20 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
An explosion and fire occurred Monday at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Five workers died and two others were injured during operations involving rocket propellant production.
finance39 days ago
Algoma Steel Group Reports Q1 2026 Results After Transition to Electric Arc Furnace
Algoma Steel Group completed its transition to a fully electric arc furnace operation in January 2026, ending 125 years of blast furnace steelmaking. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of C$28.7 million for the first quarter and said it expects to return to profitabilit…
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European Auto Manufacturers Repurpose Skills for Defense Production
The European automobile sector is transitioning from vehicle manufacturing to producing combat drones and defense systems. This pivot aims to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities amid ongoing threats from Russia. Economist Rico Luman highlighted overlaps in engineering expert…
The War Zoneworld62 days ago
Ukraine Tests New Skif Armored Personnel Carrier Inspired by M113
Ukraine has started factory testing of the Skif, a tracked armored personnel carrier developed by UkrArmoTech. The vehicle draws design inspiration from the U.S. M113 and aims to meet Ukrainian Armed Forces needs based on experiences since the 2022 Russian invasion. It features m…
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U.S. Administration Engages Automakers to Explore Increased Weapons Production
The U.S. administration has initiated discussions with major automakers including Ford and General Motors about expanding weapons manufacturing capacity. These talks aim to explore whether automotive production capabilities can support military needs amid rising global demand for…