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Drone Warfare Escalates: ISWAP Militants Strike Nigerian Army Base in Borno, Casualties Reported

In a significant tactical shift, Islamist militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) utilized armed drones in a pre-dawn assault on a Nigerian military base in Borno state, resulting in multiple casualties. The attack underscores the growing sophistication of insurgent groups in the region's long-running conflict.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GSI Technology Posts Q3 Revenue Growth Amid Strategic Pivot to Defense and Edge AI

GSI Technology Inc. reports a 12% year-over-year revenue increase for Q3 2026, driven by defense sector adoption of its Gemini-II APU. While R&D investments pressure margins, the company highlights a strong cash position and expanding applications in smart cities and robotics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Waymo Secures $16 Billion, Valuation Soars to $126 Billion in Major Autonomous Driving Bet

Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo has closed a massive $16 billion funding round, catapulting its valuation to $126 billion and signaling robust investor confidence in the future of autonomous vehicles.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Terex Completes REV Group Merger, Shares Climb as Market Eyes Synergy Targets

Terex Corporation shares gained over 4% following the finalization of its merger with REV Group, creating a diversified specialty equipment giant. The deal is projected to yield $75 million in annual synergies by 2028.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo's Robotaxi Premium Narrows as Autonomous Rideshare Market Heats Up

A new study reveals the cost gap between Waymo's driverless vehicles and human-driven Uber and Lyft rides is shrinking, signaling a pivotal moment for the competitive robotaxi industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford Explores EV Manufacturing Partnerships with Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi, Amid Political Headwinds

The Detroit automaker has held preliminary talks with Xiaomi and other Chinese manufacturers about potential joint ventures to build electric vehicles in the United States, a move already drawing sharp criticism from Washington lawmakers.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Mystery Drone Intrusion at Polish Army Base Raises Security Alarms

Polish military police are investigating after a small, commercially available drone of unknown origin crashed inside a sensitive army facility in Przasnysz, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in European airspace security.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Fork in the Road: AI Ambitions Clash with Auto Woes, Splitting Wall Street Between $500 and $350 Targets

Tesla's strategic pivot from electric vehicles to AI and robotics, coupled with declining automotive revenue, has created a stark divide among analysts. Bullish forecasts see shares hitting $500, while bears warn of a drop to $350, leaving investors to weigh Elon Musk's high-stakes vision against core business challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kratos Defense Stock Slump Continues: Valuation Concerns Eclipse Strong Drone Business

Despite its leadership in high-demand defense sectors like drones and hypersonics, Kratos Defense & Security's shares face sustained pressure as investors question its sky-high valuation and cash flow.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Exclusive Footage Reveals IS Militants' Brazen Assault on Niger's Main Airport

Newly released video evidence shows Islamic State fighters moving unchallenged among aircraft at Niamey's Diori Hamani International Airport, igniting regional tensions and raising urgent questions about security in the Sahel.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ondas Holdings' Optimus Drone Secures Coveted DCMA Blue List Status, Paving Way for Accelerated Defense Adoption

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), through its subsidiary American Robotics, has achieved a significant milestone with its Optimus drone system being added to the Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue List. This designation streamlines procurement for U.S. defense and critical infrastructure missions, bolstering the company's position in the competitive autonomous systems market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crystal International Unveils Smart Logistics Hub in China, Boosting Automation and Sustainability

The global apparel manufacturer is launching a state-of-the-art logistics center in China, featuring a fully automated closed-loop material flow system. The facility aims to slash fabric transfer times by up to 75%, optimize inventory, and advance the company's 2030 sustainability goals through solar power and waste-reduction technologies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla's Pivot to Autonomy Divides Wall Street: Analysts Weigh 'End of an Era' Against Bullish Tech Bets

Tesla's latest earnings call, emphasizing a strategic shift towards autonomous vehicles and robotics, has drawn a spectrum of reactions from prominent investors. While some see it as a necessary evolution, others warn of significant costs and transitional risks, creating a clear divide in analyst sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Russia's Unjammable Drones: Starlink Terminals Extend Reach and Evade Ukrainian Defenses

Russian forces are integrating Starlink satellite terminals into their drone fleet, creating a new generation of long-range, jamming-resistant weapons capable of striking deep behind Ukrainian lines and into NATO territory, according to intelligence reports and military analysts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oshkosh Posts Solid 2025 Results, Eyes Steady 2026 Amid Tariff Headwinds and Market Shifts

Oshkosh Corporation reported full-year revenue of $10.4 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.79 for 2025. While projecting sales growth to approximately $11 billion in 2026, the company cautioned about near-term softness in its industrial access equipment segment and a significant $200 million tariff impact.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Textron's Defense Surge: Record Revenue and Ukraine Vehicle Contract Fuel Growth, But Questions on Sustainability Linger

Textron secures a major $163.4 million military contract while posting record annual revenue, driven by strength in Aviation and Bell. As its stock shows robust long-term gains, analysts debate whether this momentum is built to last.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Aptiv's Valuation Crossroads: Undervalued Story Meets Market Skepticism

Aptiv PLC (APTV) presents a puzzle for investors: a widely cited discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, yet its premium valuation multiples tell a more cautious tale. As the automotive technology supplier navigates its EDS separation and bets on software-defined vehicles, the market weighs short-term momentum against long-term execution risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Three Asian Growth Stocks Where Leadership Holds Up to 40% Stake

Amidst a mixed Asian market landscape, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three high-growth firms from South Korea and China where executives and directors have substantial skin in the game.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NXP Beats Forecasts, Sees Industrial Rebound as Automotive Demand Accelerates

NXP Semiconductors projects first-quarter revenue above analyst expectations, fueled by resilient automotive chip sales and signs of stabilization in the industrial sector, despite ongoing softness in communications infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

SpaceX Acquires Musk's xAI in Bid to Power Artificial Intelligence from Orbit

Elon Musk merges his rocket company with his AI startup, arguing that the future of scalable artificial intelligence depends on moving its immense power demands off-planet.

Feb 2, 2026