Canada and Germany have agreed to cooperate on advancing secure, resilient and sovereign artificial intelligence globally. On Saturday, Evan Solomon, Canada’s minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation, and Karsten Wildberger, Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernization, signed a joint declaration of intent on artificial intelligence at the Munich Security Conference. Innovators from...
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NATO’s DIANA Launches 2026 Program to Accelerate Defense Innovation
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, or DIANA, has launched its 2026 program, marking the start of a new acceleration cycle with its largest group of innovators to date. What Is Included In DIANA’s 2026 Program? NATO said Tuesday the 2026 program began on Jan. 21-22 with 16 regional kick-off...
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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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Hanwha Ocean, Babcock Canada Lay Out CPSP Sustainment, Delivery Plan
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada are developing a Canadian Patrol Submarine Project proposal that emphasizes domestic sustainment, localized industrial participation and long-term workforce development. How Would Responsibilities Be Divided Under the Hanwha-Babcock Proposal? Hanwha Ocean said Monday that it would provide its KSS-III submarine platform and shipbuilding expertise, while Babcock Canada would contribute submarine sustainment...
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NATO Report Examines Meaningful Human Control in Military AI Systems
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Science and Technology Organization released a new report on Jan. 14 that examines the role of meaningful human control, or MHC, in military artificial intelligence systems. Book your seat today for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18 to join the discussion on how AI has become...
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US, Slovakia Formalize Civil Nuclear Cooperation With New Intergovernmental Agreement
The United States and Slovakia have formalized a new civil nuclear partnership through the signing of an intergovernmental agreement to expand nuclear energy cooperation and support long-term energy security in Central Europe. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico signed the agreement, establishing a framework for collaboration on Slovakia’s civil nuclear...
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State Department Approves Proposed Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark
The Department of State has approved a potential $45 million foreign military sale to Denmark for AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, with Lockheed Martin‘s missile and defense business unit named as the principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday that the proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to counter threats by enhancing interoperability with U.S....
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RTX’s Raytheon Awarded $168M Patriot Contract as Romania Places Second Order
RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $168 million foreign military sales contract to provide Romania with equipment for the Patriot air and missile defense system, marking the country’s second Patriot-related order within the past year. What Does the $168M Patriot Contract Include for Romania? The award covers the delivery of a radar, command-and-control components, launchers...
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Canada Implements Policy Prioritizing Homegrown Industries in Federal Procurement
Canada has implemented the Buy Canadian Policy to reshape federal procurement in favor of domestic industries as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and diversity amid global trade challenges. What Is the Buy Canadian Policy? The government of Canada said Tuesday that the new policy will prioritize domestic suppliers and content in major federal contracts....
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Canada Launches $92M Quantum Program to Strengthen Domestic Ecosystem
Canada has launched the Canadian Quantum Champions Program, or CQCP, a major government initiative committing up to $92 million in its initial phase. What Is the Canadian Quantum Champions Program? The initiative, announced by Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, is part of a $334.3 million, five-year plan outlined in Budget 2025, according...