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HII, a leading defense technologies provider, announced the 2025 Compass Award recipients, recognizing five employees for their contributions to ethical conduct and compliance. This award, part of HII’s broader strategy to strengthen ethical behavior and risk management, underscores the importance of integrity in operations. EVP Paul Harris emphasized accountability and ethical leadership. HII’s commitment aims to improve investor confidence, secure government contracts, and maintain trust in a competitive market. The focus on compliance reduces risk and helps the company deliver defense capabilities effectively.

Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) secured a $5.2 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply BA-5390 lithium manganese dioxide military batteries. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2026, completing in early 2027. This follows a previous $9.9 million award in 2021. Ultralife’s CEO highlighted the battery’s long life, safety, and reliability in extreme conditions. Though smaller than the prior award, this contract ensures revenue visibility through 2027.

A Japan Airlines Airbus A350 made an emergency landing at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido after a left engine malfunction shortly after takeoff. The flight, bound for Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, safely returned with all 285 passengers and crew unharmed. JAL will investigate the cause of the engine failure. The incident highlights the safety redundancy of twin-engine aircraft, designed to operate on a single engine. IATA data shows a high success rate for single-engine landings, underscoring the reliability of modern aircraft design and pilot training.

VirnetX received DD Form 2345 certifications for its Nevada and Utah facilities, marking a strategic shift towards serving the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). This certification grants access to unclassified technical data vital for military and space applications, allowing VirnetX to pursue classified projects and government contracts. The move aligns with the DoD’s emphasis on zero-trust architecture and modernizing defense technology, positioning VirnetX as a key provider of secure communication and cyber threat intelligence solutions.

Goldman Sachs and T. Rowe Price are collaborating to expand access to public and private market investments, primarily targeting retirement and wealth channels. Goldman Sachs will invest up to $1 billion in T. Rowe Price common stock. The partnership will focus on co-branded target-date strategies, model portfolios, and multi-asset offerings, leveraging Goldman’s expertise in alternative investments and T. Rowe Price’s retirement leadership. The goal is to provide a broader range of investors, including individuals and advisors, with diversified investment solutions and personalized advice.

Lumenisity researchers, backed by Microsoft, have developed a hollow-core fiber optic cable with a record-low signal loss of 0.091 dB/km at 1550 nm, surpassing silica-based fibers. The Double Nested Anti-Resonant Non-Touch Fiber (DNANF) design utilizes concentric glass tubes to minimize signal degradation and interference. Tested on a 15km cable, the fiber exhibits low attenuation, broad bandwidth, and reduced dispersion. Microsoft plans to deploy 15,000 km within its Azure network, reducing amplifier needs and costs. This innovation promises faster data transmission, improved network reliability, and reduced energy consumption.

Amber International (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating as Amber Premium, has launched its Real World Asset (RWA) Solution, a full-stack platform designed for institutional regulatory compliance in tokenizing real-world assets. This turnkey solution aims to enhance security, liquidity, and programmability while facilitating the entire asset lifecycle, from issuance to liquidity management. Key features include structuring & governance frameworks, smart contract automation, cross-chain interoperability, bank-grade custody, and DeFi strategies. The RWA solution seeks to bridge traditional finance and DeFi, signaling Amber’s commitment to serving institutional investors in the digital asset space.

UMC reported August 2025 sales amidst semiconductor industry headwinds like fluctuating demand and geopolitical uncertainties. Analysts offer varied perspectives, with some citing consumer electronics slowdown impacting mature process technologies (28nm, 40nm). Others highlight strengths in automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, along with geographic diversification mitigating risks. UMC anticipates moderate growth driven by electrification, IoT, and 5G, investing in SiC and GaN for power semiconductors. The upcoming earnings call will provide further insights into financial performance and future outlook.

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are gaining traction, exemplified by Neuralink’s progress, where an implanted chip enabled a user to control devices and regain a sense of purpose. Neuralink trials are expanding, and are exploring applications like restoring sight. Simultaneously, Chinese researchers are conducting multi-center trials for neurocritical care. The global BCI market is projected to grow, fueled by both clinical and consumer applications, highlighting the integration of BCIs with robotics and AI, and the growing importance for governments to address related policies.

BW LPG announced its shares will trade ex-dividend on the Oslo Stock Exchange (September 4, 2025) and the NYSE (September 5, 2025) following a Q2 2025 cash dividend declaration. BW LPG, a leader in LPG shipping with over 50 VLGCs, operates within the BW Group, a maritime giant diversifying into renewables. This announcement arrives amidst evolving energy markets, highlighting BW LPG’s resilience through strategic investments in both traditional and sustainable energy. The company’s position and infrastructure suggest long-term growth potential.