Tag: Capabilities
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IBM Acquires Confluent to Enhance AI Data Processing Capabilities
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna pictured in October during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. “With the acquisition of Confluent, IBM will provide the smart data platform for enterprise IT, purpose-built for AI,” Krishna said Monday. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Dec. 8 (UPI) — IBM…
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IBM Acquires Confluent for $11 Billion to Enhance AI Capabilities
Published on 08/12/2025 – 15:13 GMT+1 •Updated 15:15 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is buying data-streaming platform Confluent in a bid to bolster its AI offerings. The deal, worth $11 billion (€9.44bn) in total, will see IBM pay $31 per share in cash, a premium of around 34% on Confluent’s Friday closing price. The transaction…
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Understanding the Limitations and Capabilities of Iron Beam Defense System
Because Iron Beam’s maximum range is around 10 kilometres, it cannot intercept medium- or long-range ballistic missiles, including the types targeted by Israel’s Arrow system. While highly effective against short-range rockets, artillery fire and UAVs, Iron Beam is not intended for long-range ballistic missile interception. It also cannot engage high-altitude, high-speed missiles, nor threats travelling…
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DRDO Delivers Seven Indigenous Technologies to Enhance Armed Forces’ Capabilities
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over seven home-grown technologies to the Indian Armed Forces on 2 December 2025. These technologies were developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, which promotes indigenous defence innovations by supporting Indian industry, particularly MSMEs and startups. The event…
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DRDO Delivers Seven Innovative Technologies to Enhance Armed Forces Capabilities
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. The technologies are: an Indigenous High-Voltage Power Supply for Airborne Self-Protection Jammers; A Tide-Efficient Gangway for Naval Jetties; Advanced Very Low Frequency-High Frequency Switching Matrix Systems; VLF loop Aerials for Underwater Platforms;…