The U.S. and India have reached a framework for an interim reciprocal trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and addressing long-standing tariff and non-tariff barriers between the two countries. According to a fact sheet published by the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump confirmed the framework in a joint statement issued Friday following discussions with...
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Lockheed, Fujitsu Expand Collaboration to Advance Dual-Use Tech Development
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu, a Japanese multinational IT services and equipment provider, have signed a new agreement to advance the development of dual-use technologies. Under the memorandum of understanding Lockheed announced Monday, the companies will focus on quantum computing, edge computing with advanced sensing and real-time data fusion, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced microelectronics,...
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China Blacklists Over a Dozen American, Israeli Cybersecurity Software Providers
The Chinese government has barred domestic companies from using American- and Israeli-made cybersecurity software, citing national security concerns, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. In a report published Thursday, the American companies covered by the ban are VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Alphabet-owned Mandiant and Wiz, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Recorded Future, McAfee, Claroty and Rapid7. The...
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Singapore, Japan Deepen Longstanding Partnership With Quantum Technology Agreement
The governments of Singapore and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, or MOC, to jointly explore quantum science and technology research and development. Under the agreement, the nations will collaborate on several initiatives, including cross-border pilot and testbed project deployments, workforce development and shared access to research infrastructure, Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and...
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Forward Edge-AI, Accrete Introduces AI-Powered, Quantum-Safe Security JV for Japan Market
Forward Edge-AI, a software company headquartered in Texas, has formed a joint venture with Japanese technology integrator Accrete to deliver advanced artificial intelligence, post-quantum cybersecurity and biosurveillance technologies to support defense, healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors in Japan. What Is Forward Edge-AI Japan? The new entity, named Forward Edge-AI Japan, will combine Forward Edge-AI’s defense-grade...
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TSMC Secures License to Import US Chipmaking Equipment to China
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. has received an annual license from the U.S. government, authorizing it to import American chipmaking equipment to its facility in Nanjing, China, Reuters reported Thursday. “The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted TSMC Nanjing an annual export license that allows U.S. export-controlled items to be supplied to TSMC Nanjing without the need...
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Textron Aviation Defense Secures Contract With Japan for T-6 Texan II Trainer Aircraft
Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a contract with the Japanese government for the delivery of its Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system. The Textron Inc. subsidiary said Sunday that the initial contract covers the provision of two Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II aircraft and instructor pilot and aircraft maintainer training materials. “This contract marks a...
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Taiwan to Boost Defense Budget to $40B, Speed T-Dome Air Defense Development
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has unveiled Taipei’s plan to increase its supplementary defense budget to $40 billion in an op-ed published by The Washington Post. According to Lai, the sum will fund Taiwan’s purchase of new weapons from the United States and accelerate the development of T-Dome, an integrated defense system that would protect the...
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Hanwha, EDGE Group to Expand Strategic Defense Cooperation
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine potential joint work in several advanced defense areas. What Defense Areas Are Covered by the EDGE-Hanwha MOU? The MOU outlines an intent to assess collaborative opportunities across a wide range of capabilities, including air and missile defense, long-range...
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Indonesia Receives First Airbus A400M to Boost Military Transport Capabilities
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has received the first of two A400M aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, advancing the country’s efforts to modernize its military transport capabilities. Ordered in 2021, the second unit is scheduled for delivery in 2026, Airbus said Monday. Indonesia is the 10th operator of the A400M. What Are the A400M’s Capabilities?...