The global tablets and capsules packaging market is poised for significant growth over the next decade. The market size, estimated to be worth USD 5.3 billion in 2025, is expected to reach USD 9.0 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. With the pharmaceutical industry’s increasing demand for effective packaging solutions, this market is set to experience rapid transformations driven by innovation, regulatory compliance, and evolving consumer...

The global glass decanters market is estimated to be valued at USD 338.3 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4%, reaching USD 472.7 million by 2035. This steady expansion can be attributed to increasing demand for premium home and barware products, a rise in fine dining experiences, and the growing culture of gifting luxury items. Glass decanters have long been cherished for their elegance and functionality, making them an essential addition to luxury dining and...

New Delhi’s fine balancing between the US and Russia had been the talk of the town. Walking a tightrope, India purchased the S-400 in defiance of US sanctions, but also pivoted away from Russia as its one-stop shop for all defense needs. In what would mark the end of an era, the Indian Navy commissioned its last Russian-made warship on July 1. INS Tamal, Admiral Grigorovich-class warship, is a multi-role stealth guided missile frigate and was commissioned in a ceremony on July 1 in...

Modern warfare is evolving at a breakneck pace, with the emergence of new platforms, technologies, and strategies transforming the face of war. Old combat systems and war doctrines are fast becoming obsolete. Every new conflict heralds the arrival of a new war credo. If the Russia-Ukraine war is remembered for introducing drone warfare at a massive scale, the recent India-Pakistan war in May might be remembered for introducing “systemic warfare,” which can become key to winning...

The US Air Force (USAF) is planning to retire its entire fleet of A-10 Warthog aircraft by 2026, two years ahead of schedule, after distinguished service spanning over four decades during which the fighter jet, also known as ‘tankbuster,’ took part in numerous conflicts, including the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. The USAF plans to retire its final 162 Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog attack jets by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. In total, the USAF plans to retire as many...

In the battle between political power and economic wealth, the brute force of politics often wins. In the case of Vladimir Putin vs. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, an oil tycoon and, at one point, the wealthiest man in Russia, the outcome was one-sided. Khodorkovsky ended up in jail and ultimately left Russia. In Xi Jinping vs. Jack Ma, the Alibaba founder and one of China’s richest men, Jack Ma accepted his subordinate position, relegating himself to a low-profile life and maintaining...

The Pantsir S-1 air defense system, used widely by the Russian Armed Forces, has now been deployed by North Korea, according to Ukrainian Intelligence. Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR), disclosed in an interview with Hromadske Radio on July 1 that North Korea has already deployed the Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system in the capital, Pyongyang. “I can tell you that the first Pantsir S-1 installations have already appeared in Pyongyang,”...

In an era where military targets are increasingly buried deep underground, the development and deployment of bunker-busting weapons have become critical to global security strategies. The United States’ GBU-57/A Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) represents a cutting-edge solution to neutralize fortified, subterranean infrastructure. The GBU-57/A saw its first combat use against Iran’s nuclear facilities in 2025. Drawing inspiration from the GBU-57 and driven by India’s...

The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv’s battle against the Russian invasion. Stopping the delivery of munitions and other military aid, including air defense systems, likely would be a blow to Ukraine as it contends with some of Russia’s largest missile and drone attacks of the three-year-old war. “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a...

The United States Army is seeking funds to enhance the survivability of its prized Abrams Main battle tanks (MBTs) by drawing lessons from the Ukraine war, where the tanks literally became “sitting ducks” for Russian drones. The US Army has allocated $107 million to enhance the survivability of over 400 of its M1 Abrams MBTs in the 2026 Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles (W&TCV, Army) report, as pointed out by the Ukraine-based publication, Kyiv Post. The...

The US, Japan, India, and Australia pledged on Tuesday to collaborate on ensuring a stable supply of critical minerals, amid growing concerns over China’s dominance in resources vital to emerging technologies. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his counterparts from the “Quad” to Washington, marking a shift in focus to Asia after spending much of his first six months on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as on President Donald Trump’s domestic...

The war with Israel last month decimated a senior echelon of Iran’s military leadership, crippled its air defenses, and exposed the vulnerability of its air force. Within days, Israel had established aerial superiority, paving the way for US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. But the war also tested the limits of Iran’s alliance with Russia, which offered little more than diplomatic support to Tehran during the 12-day conflict. With faith in Moscow at a low point, Iran...