Investments

Monday, February 26th 2024 - 21:59 UTC
Argentina develops ejector seat cartridge tester, aims to counter British embargo

Argentina's Scientific and Technical Research Institute for Defense (CITEDEF) has successfully certified its own ejector seat cartridge tester to extend the life of the Super Etendard/SEM of the Naval Aviation Command (COAN), a key development in the country's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the defense sector. Since their acquisition in 2019, these jets have been grounded due to the British veto on the supply of essential ejection seat pyrotechnics, effectively rendering them inoperable.
Monday, February 26th 2024 - 04:18 UTC
UK goes full Net Zero: quits treaty allowing companies to sue green economy policies

Calling it “outdated” the United Kingdom has withdrawn from an international treaty that lets fossil-fuel companies sue governments pursuing climate policies for billions in compensation for lost profits.
Saturday, February 24th 2024 - 11:21 UTC
UK Ambassador visits Uruguayan Antarctic Base, praises program's efforts

The Uruguayan Antarctic Institute welcomed United Kingdom Ambassador to Uruguay, Faye O'Connor, to the Artigas Antarctic Scientific Base between February 14th and 19th.
Saturday, February 24th 2024 - 10:08 UTC
Hyundai pledges US$ 1.1 billion investment in Brazil until 2032

South Korean carmakers Hyundai announced this week a US$1.1 billion investment in Brazil during a meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace on Thursday, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Venezuela announces “Ayacucho 2024” plan to transform its Armed Forces

Venezuelan authorities have expressed their concern about Guyana's plans to reinforce its military capabilities amid ongoing tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region and announced a plan for the transformation of its Armed Forces in response.
Friday, February 16th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Dental marketing budget: How much do you need to spend to scale your business?

In the competitive world of dental care, standing out in a sea of choices isn't just about offering top-notch services or having the most advanced equipment. It's increasingly about how effectively you market your practice.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust celebrates 80th birthday of Port Lockroy

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is recalling that on 11 February, the flagship site Port Lockroy celebrated its 80th birthday, and that over the coming weeks the Trust has further celebration plans. Particularly on Wednesday 21 February 2024 to enjoy the story of Operation Tabarin: From Secret Mission to Penguin Post Office, the first in the third season of online talks, “Antarctica In Sight: Live!”
Monday, February 12th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
Explosion leaves key Buenos Aires neighborhoods powerless for hours

Some 30,406 households were still without electricity in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) after an explosion Saturday of a generating substation of the Edesur company in the strategic Caballito neighborhood in the Argentine capital left some 60,000 users powerless for hours, after which service was gradually restored, the (National Entity Regulating Electricity (Ente Nacional Regulador de la Electricidad - ENRE) reported Sunday.
Monday, February 12th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
Britain spends in defense companies an average of £370 for each Briton

The 2022/23 statistics released last week detail the money spent by the Ministry of Defense, MOD with UK defense companies. The breadth of spending highlights the government’s commitment to continually improving the defense sector, while supporting the economy and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country.
Saturday, February 10th 2024 - 11:07 UTC
Guyana to restructure its Defense Force

Guyanese authorities have allocated US$ 201 million to update the South American country's military equipment as tensions with Venezuela over the oil-rich Essequibo mount. Helicopters, maritime surveillance vessels, and at least one drone will be acquired, President Irfaan Ali announced. Ali said his government would focus on technology items for the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) and on cooperation with allied countries.