US Submarine Industry Struggles as China Surges Ahead
As China rapidly expands its undersea capabilities, including new uncrewed submarines, the US submarine industry faces mounting delays, rising costs, and severe workforce shortages....
China’s Five-Year Plan Prioritizes High-Tech Industry Amid US Tensions
China's Communist Party is set to unveil its 2026–2030 five-year plan during a key plenum this month, prioritizing high-tech manufacturing to boost industrial strength...
A New Era in Naval Speed: “Fastest Ship Built Since WWII”
Saronic Technologies held a keel-laying ceremony on 22 August 2025 in Franklin, Louisiana, marking the start of production for its first Marauder unmanned surface...
Commerce Department Celebrates Largest Rail Equipment Deal in History
The US Department of Commerce celebrated a landmark $4.2 billion agreement between Wabtec Corporation and the government of Kazakhstan during the 80th UN General...
Divergent Raises $290M to Scale US 3D Printing for Defense
Divergent Technologies has raised $290 million in a Series E round led by Rochefort Asset Management, valuing the defense manufacturing startup at $2.3 billion....
China’s Clean Tech Dominance Makes Western Startups Uninvestable
Western venture capitalists are increasingly pulling back from investing in clean tech sectors like batteries, solar, and wind in the US and Europe, citing...
Hyundai’s Georgia Plant Blends Automation with Human Skill
At Hyundai’s new high-tech factory in Georgia, robots handle most welding, inspections, and heavy tasks, while humans focus on quality control and detailed assembly...
Pentagon Seeks $1B to Launch Secretive AIM-260 Program
The US Air Force and Navy are seeking nearly $1 billion to start production of Lockheed Martin’s new long-range AIM-260A missile, designed to counter...
US Manufacturing Hits Three-Year High
US manufacturing grew at its fastest pace since 2022 in August, driven by strong demand, according to Bloomberg. The S&P Global PMI hit 53.3,...
How US Tariffs Are Changing Gen Z’s Luxury Watch Buying Habits
Gen Z has become a major force in the luxury Swiss watch market, but a new 39% US tariff on Swiss imports may reshape...