Australia is expanding its counter-drone capabilities, committing up to $5 billion over the next decade to strengthen sovereign defense systems and respond to evolving battlefield threats. The Albanese government said Tuesday the investment will fund the development and deployment of advanced counter-unmanned aerial system technologies for the Australian Defence Force, building on priorities outlined in...
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US, Philippines Sign Agreement to Build AI Manufacturing Hub to Strengthen Global Supply Chains
The United States has entered an agreement with the Philippines to establish a 4,000-acre artificial intelligence-powered manufacturing hub on the island of Luzon, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The deal, part of the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, will give companies access to critical minerals and other key components used in electronics, curtailing China’s dominance...
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PsiQuantum Partners With Mitsubishi Chemical, University of Tokyo to Build Highly Skilled Quantum Workforce
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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Hanwha Aerospace, Indra Group Team Up to Offer Tigon Armored Vehicles to Chilean Military
Hanwha Aerospace, a subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain’s Indra Group to jointly pursue armored vehicles for the Chilean military. Under the MOU, the companies will also cooperate to expand presence in Latin America, Hanwha Aerospace said Friday. “Indra has defense electronics capabilities and a track record...
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UK Unveils $67M Plymouth Defense Investment to Boost Maritime Autonomy, Jobs
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has launched a $67 million defense investment in Plymouth and the South West, aimed at expanding maritime autonomy capabilities, supporting defense businesses and creating skilled jobs in the region. The investment is intended to strengthen the U.K.’s industrial base while accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous maritime systems, including...
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US, North Macedonia Expand Cooperation in Energy, Defense, Cybersecurity
The United States is strengthening its bilateral ties in the areas of energy, defense, cybersecurity and economic growth. The Department of State said Wednesday that the two nations held their second strategic dialogue in Washington to advance shared goals. Top defense leaders will explore government data as a primary attack surface in international conflict at...
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Israel Expands Arrow Production to Support Wartime Readiness
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has approved a plan to significantly accelerate production of Arrow interceptors as the country expands defense manufacturing capacity amid a prolonged multi-front conflict. The decision, cleared by the Ministerial Committee for Procurement, enables Israel Aerospace Industries to increase both production rates and stockpiles of the Arrow system to sustain operational readiness...
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CAE Deploys Prodigy Image Generator on German, Austrian Military Simulators
CAE has deployed its Prodigy image generator on military flight simulators for the German and Austrian armed forces. The company said Tuesday the system has been accepted for use on CH-53GS helicopter simulators in Germany and on a Eurofighter training device in Austria. What Capabilities Does CAE Prodigy Deliver? CAE Prodigy is designed to bridge...
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Canada Announces Investment to Establish Quantum Computing at University of Saskatchewan
The Canadian government is investing $1.38 million to advance quantum computing capabilities at the University of Saskatchewan. Prairies Economic Development Canada, or PrairiesCan, an agency promoting economic diversification, said Tuesday that the funding will enable the university to establish a full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer to support research and drive innovation. How Will the Quantum Investment...
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Scottish Satellites Launch on SpaceX Mission to Demonstrate In-Orbit Manufacturing, Laser Comms
Three satellites built by Scottish space companies have launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare mission, marking a key step in the United Kingdom’s push to lead next-generation satellite communications, including through laser-based data links and scalable in-orbit small satellite manufacturing. The space assets, developed by Glasgow-based Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space, are backed by UK...