Shane Reti, minister of science, innovation and technology, has unveiled a $1.35 million discovery phase to determine the potential of developing and deploying a national quantum technologies platform designed to generate jobs, foster partnerships and strengthen New Zealand’s economy. “Quantum technology underpins breakthroughs in computing, secure communications, and sensing and measurement – areas that can transform...
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Australia Awards Boeing Contracts to Advance Ghost Bat CCA
Australia has committed approximately $929.3 million to expand the development and production of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. The investment includes new contracts with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver additional aircraft and accelerate upgrades to the unmanned platform, the Australian government said Tuesday. The latest awards cover six operational Block 2 aircraft and development of an...
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UK, Germany Team Up to Advance Quantum Technology Development
The United Kingdom government has unveiled its expanded cooperation with Germany on quantum technology. How Will the UK-Germany Partnership Support Quantum? During German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit in early December, the nations pledged to invest about $8 million on quantum research and development projects and $10.7 million to support the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied...
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Unanet Introduces AI-Powered CRM to UK Construction Market
Unanet has launched its artificial intelligence-powered customer relationship management, or CRM, for architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United Kingdom. The CRM is available through Algorithms Software UK, which also offers the Xpedeon construction enterprise resource planning platform, Unanet said Monday. How Will the Unanet-Algorithms Software Partnership Support Construction Firms? Customers will be able...
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Canada to Establish Maritime Innovation Hub Under BOREALIS Initiative
Canada has announced the first project under its new BOREALIS national defense innovation framework, establishing a secure maritime technology hub in Halifax to drive research in autonomous systems, undersea sensing and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics. Why Is Canada Prioritizing Maritime Innovation? According to the Canadian Department of National Defence, the government will invest $20.8 million to...
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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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US, Saudi Arabia Sign Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a joint declaration outlining a new civil nuclear cooperation framework. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud formalized bilateral safeguard agreements intended to reinforce nonproliferation commitments, the Department of Energy said. What Does the Declaration Cover? The...
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AIRO, Nord-Drone Form Transatlantic Joint Venture to Deliver Combat Drones
AIRO Group Holdings and Nord-Drone, through their affiliates AIRO Drone and Nord Drone Group, finalized an agreement on Nov. 14 to form AIRO Nord-Drone to deliver interoperable, mission-ready systems for tactical reconnaissance, loitering munitions and advanced combat operations. What Capabilities Will AIRO & Nord-Drone Bring Together? The transatlantic defense joint venture will merge AIRO’s advanced aerospace...
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Seekr, Fossefall Partner to Develop Clean-Energy AI Infrastructure Across Europe
Seekr Technologies, a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, and Fossefall, a Norwegian AI infrastructure developer, have formalized a multi-year agreement designed to deliver a complete, clean-energy enterprise AI value chain to the European market. “The structure of our agreement with Fossefall, both as an investor and customer, allows us to meet the insatiable demand for accurate,...
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Google’s Planned Christmas Island Data Center Could Bolster Australia’s Defense, Experts Say
Google is building a data center on Australia’s Christmas Island, according to documents and local officials cited by a new Reuters report. Although many details remain undisclosed, defense experts say a data hub on the island, which is located 350 km south of Indonesia, could enhance Australia’s ability to monitor Chinese submarine and naval activity...