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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Aerospace & Defence myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The writer was US secretary of defence from 2021-25. He is CEO and co-founder of Clarion Strategies, a strategic-advisory firm  The Israel-Iran war is a reminder that we’re living in the most combustible security environment in decades. A key part of Israel’s self-defence network has been the Iron Dome antimissile system, which was co-produced with the US.That model of defence co-production is worth highlighting and building upon. Co-production should be front and centre at this month’s Nato summit in The Hague. Most of the pre-summit discussion…

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This article is an on-site version of our Chris Giles on Central Banks newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Tuesday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newslettersDonald Trump said on Thursday that Jay Powell was “one of the dumbest, and most destructive, people in Government”, before doubling down at the weekend when he added that the Federal Reserve chair was “a Total and Complete Moron!” Central bankers have rallied around the Fed. Banque de France governor François Villeroy de Galhau told the FT that Powell “shows admirably what…

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Image credit: Supplied photo Ajman Transport Authority has launched a new smart taxi-hailing service in partnership with the Yango app, part of the global tech company Yango Group. The app allows users to book and track taxis in real time, supporting Ajman’s wider digital transformation and smart city strategy. The initiative aims to enhance mobility across the emirate by offering a seamless, tech-driven transport experience. Features of the Yango app include real-time vehicle tracking, digital payment options, and booking details—streamlining the way residents and visitors move around Ajman. Read-50 self-driving taxis to hit Dubai roads: Here’s what to expect Eng.…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is pressing ahead with major investment plans and shrugging off the threat from US criminal charges, telling shareholders on Tuesday that his conglomerate’s governance met global standards.The Adani Group chair announced capital spending of $15bn to $20bn a year for the next five years, at the infrastructure-focused company’s annual meeting. Separately, $1bn in financing was revealed for its airports business from funds managed by Apollo and BlackRock.The confidence shown by leading international financial groups, along with the revenue…

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