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Hardware news — October 25, 2026

Publications tagged with Hardware published on October 25, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. BusinessTradeBankingHardware

    RNRC Considers Limiting Terrorism & Sabotage Risk Payouts

    The Russian National Reinsurance Company (RNRC) is contemplating imposing a cap of 200 billion rubles on losses from terrorism and sabotage risks, including drone attacks. If insurers' payouts surpass this threshold, their rates will significantly increase, and reinsurance coverage will be reduced by five times. Industry experts attribute this move to RNRC's aim to preserve financial stability without additional funding from the Bank of Russia and to stimulate market participants to enhance their own reinsurance capabilities.
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  3. ScienceCentral AsiaHardwareSci Policy

    Russian Scientists Develop Highly Efficient Infrared-Absorbing Material for Night-Vision Devices

    Russian scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a germanium-based material that absorbs 96% of infrared radiation. This material, designed by specialists from three institutes, feeds a detector that converts it into an electrical signal within tens of microseconds. Cameras built with this material operate in the shortwave infrared range, enabling them to see through fog and smoke and perform in poor-visibility conditions. Unlike thermal imagers, these cameras capture reflected light, producing images closer to black-and-white photographs with shadows and contrast. The developers believe there are no fundamental technological limits, and the processes can be integrated into existing production chains without unique raw materials or exotic equipment. If moved from lab to factory, this technology could enhance military night vision, medical imaging, and industrial defect detection.
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