Space is becoming an increasingly crowded and critical domain, and with it comes a rising demand for robust satellite insurance and risk management solutions. Satellite insurance – covering risks from launch failures to in-orbit malfunctions and third-party liability – has evolved from a niche product into a vital component of the space economy. In 1965…
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Introduction and Overview An F-35A Lightning II in flight. The fifth-generation F-35 is designed as a multi-role stealth fighter, intended to dominate both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements.The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine fifth-generation stealth fighters developed under the Joint Strike Fighter program en.wikipedia.org. It was conceived as a multirole platform equally adept at…
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An Israeli F-35I stealth fighter takes off during a Red Flag exercise (2023). F-35 Lightning II jets, among others, represent the cutting edge of air dominance in 2025. Modern fighter jets blend stealth, supermaneuverability, advanced avionics, and heavy firepower to secure air superiority. From fifth-generation stealth fighters to upgraded fourth-generation legends, these aircraft are the…
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From AI-powered drone swarms to autonomous cyber defenders, artificial intelligence is reshaping the battlefield at a startling pace. Military powers worldwide are racing to deploy smarter machines that can think, learn, and even make decisions on the fly – promising to redefine how wars are fought. Are we on the brink of an AI-driven revolution in warfare,…
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Global OISL Market Overview (2024-2030) The global market for Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISL) – laser-based communication links between satellites – is experiencing explosive growth as space networks transition from radio frequencies to optical connectivity. In 2024, the OISL-related market (also referred to as “optical satellite communication”) was estimated around US$402 million, but it is projected…
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A Baltic Broadband Success Story Latvia, a small Baltic nation of 1.9 million, has quietly become a global leader in internet connectivity. With over 92% of its people online and surfing at blistering speeds, Latvia enjoys near-universal internet access datareportal.com pulse.internetsociety.org. Whether it’s gigabit fiber in the capital or 5G signal in the countryside, Latvians are…
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Robust Internet Infrastructure: Fiber, DSL, and 5G Coverage San Marino’s compact territory has enabled nearly universal internet coverage. The country’s telecom network features widespread fiber-optic broadband alongside legacy DSL copper lines. Over 50% of subscribers are already on fiber, and the main provider has pledged to migrate entirely off copper by 2027 sanmarinofixing.com. In practice,…
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General E-Commerce Trends in Ukraine (2025) Ukraine’s e-commerce sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth despite the war’s disruptions. In 2024, online retail sales in Ukraine were estimated at nearly ₴239 billion (UAH) – a significant rise that surpassed pre-war levels. This represents roughly $4 billion in transactions in 2024, about one-third higher than 2023’s…
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Introduction: The global fighter jet market is in takeoff mode in 2025, reaching record heights as nations race to modernize their air forces. Defense giants are vying to supply cutting-edge stealth aircraft amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased military spending. Major powers and their allies are pouring billions into new fighters, driven by NATO’s expansion,…
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Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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