PsiQuantum has teamed up with Mitsubishi Chemical and the University of Tokyo to establish a training program that will equip workers with quantum computing skills. PsiQuantum, a company based in Palo Alto, California, said Thursday that the training will combine academic education, industrial application and quantum computing technologies. Advancements in quantum computing offer benefits, but...
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US, Indonesia Launch Major Defense Cooperation Partnership
The United States and Indonesia have established a major defense cooperation partnership to expand bilateral military collaboration and support regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. What Areas Does the Partnership Cover? Announced by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on Monday, the framework is structured...
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Elbit Systems Secures $750M Contract to Supply PULS Rocket Systems to Greece
Elbit Systems has received a $750 million contract to provide Precise and Universal Launching System, or PULS, to the Hellenic Armed Forces under a government-to-government agreement between Israel and Greece. What Does the PULS Contract Cover? The global defense technology company said Monday the four-year agreement includes delivery of PULS launchers along with a package of...
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Hanwha’s Alex Wong Calls for Deeper US-South Korea Cooperation to Strengthen Industrial Resilience
Alex Wong, president and global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, said the United States and South Korea have an opportunity to evolve their alliance from the traditional national security and military-focused partnership to one that is built on shared technologies and supports industrial resilience. Wong, previously served in the White House as principal deputy...
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Microsoft to Invest $1B in Thailand Cloud & AI Infrastructure
Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure and operations across Thailand from 2026 to 2028. What Is Included in the Investment? The company said Tuesday the investment, announced after a meeting between Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expands its partnership with...
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Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 Radar Demonstrates Live Target Tracking for Japan Aegis Vessel Program
Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 radar demonstrated its ability to search, detect, identify, track and discriminate against targets during an exercise the company conducted with the Department of War, the Missile Defense Agency and Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The Bethesda, Maryland-headquartered defense company said Sunday that the system also carried out virtual target engagements. The exercise marks...
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Japan Plans to Join US Golden Dome Missile Defense Effort
Japan has unveiled plans to participate in the Golden Dome missile defense initiative, The Japan Times reported Friday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce the decision during a March 19 summit with President Donald Trump in Washington. How Will Japan Contribute to the Golden Dome Initiative? Details of Japan’s role in the initiative have...
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China’s 2026 Defense Budget Rises 7 Percent to $277B
China announced a 7 percent increase in its 2026 defense budget, bringing military expenditure to about $277 billion, Defense News reported Tuesday. How Does China’s Defense Budget Compare to Regional Spending? The latest budget, unveiled during the National People’s Congress, or NPC, in Beijing on March 5, represents a slightly smaller percentage rise than the 7.2...
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Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Electric Team Up to Deliver Jamming-Resistant Defense Satcom for Japan
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Electric to provide an anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System. Lockheed Martin said Tuesday that its payload will provide interoperability with allies and partner nations to strengthen the satcom systems’ resistance to interference. “We look forward to collaborating with Mitsubishi Electric to...
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EDGE Group, South Korea’s DAPA Sign $35B Defense Industry Cooperation Framework
EDGE Group and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, or DAPA, have signed a defense industry cooperation framework during a high-level visit by Republic of Korea officials to Abu Dhabi. What Does the EDGE Group-DAPA Agreement Cover? The framework outlines broad industrial collaboration across integrated air defense, advanced aircraft and maritime capabilities. Officials said cooperation under...