The Australian Department of Defence’s latest secure supercomputer has achieved final operational capability status, which enhances opportunities for its artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. A result of a project led by the Defence Science and Technology Group, the high performance computing capability allows users to support complex decision-making while enhancing the local defense sector...
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UK to Invest $159M on Quantum Tech Development for Law Enforcement
The U.K. government has unveiled a new $159.4 million investment to advance quantum technologies, especially those designed to enhance law enforcement, fraud detection and the identification of money laundering operations. Launched during World Quantum Day on Monday, the funding will ensure that quantum technology development will produce solutions that maximize the technology’s potential to use...
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NATO Report: Science, Technology to Continue Its Influence on Politics, Military
Science and technology will continue to play a significant role in decisions relating to politics and military operations, the NATO Science and Technology Organization concluded in a report. The “Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045” explored key technological developments and how each will impact the current and future geopolitical landscape and vice versa. It...
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BAE Systems Workers Gain Lifelong Training Opportunities With New Glasgow Facility
British multinational BAE Systems hosted a ceremony to formally open the Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, with Princess Anne of the United Kingdom in attendance. The academy, which has been offering courses since September 2024, is designed to train the company’s workforce on the essentials of shipbuilding and other maritime-related topics. Participants get a...
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Saildrone to Open European Subsidiary Amid Growing Maritime Awareness Capability Demand
Maritime autonomy solutions provider Saildrone is set to establish its European subsidiary in Copenhagen, Denmark, amid growing demand for maritime domain awareness in the region. The announcement was made during the recent Maritime Industry Symposium in Washington, D.C. Salidrone Denmark aligns with the parent company’s commitment to supporting its customers in the region by providing...
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Nokia Showcases 5G Standalone Capability for Collaborative Defense Missions
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has completed a trial of a seamless 5G standalone slice handover while moving using three different networks in three countries, paving the way for enhanced secure 5G communications for defense applications. The test was done in cooperation with telecommunications provider Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces. “Seamless 5G slice continuity over...
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SAMI L3Harris Supports Saudi Arabia’s Autonomous Maritime Vessels Plan
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries-L3Harris joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian maritime firm Zamil Shipyards to boost local engineering capability and advance artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous vessels. The deal aligns with Riyadh’s General Authority for Military Industries program, which supports domestic industries. According to Dave Johnson, vice president at L3Harris International...
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Lithuania Places Order for Advanced Multipurpose Attack Craft
Lithuania and Latvia’s defense ministries have signed a $24.3 million procurement contract for Marine Alutech Oy Ab-made multipurpose attack vessels. The award also covers boosting local capabilities and securing the defense supply chain. The transaction will see the Lithuanian Navy receive two advanced multi-role jet attack craft fitted with SPIKE NLOS missile launchers and remote...
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Safe Pro Group Provides AI-Enabled Tool to Address Ukraine Landmine Problem
Artificial intelligence-powered defense and security solutions provider Safe Pro Group has agreed to use its SpotlightAI image processing solution to detect and clear landmines in Ukraine. The company’s AI-powered suite of tools has analyzed over a million drone images, identifying more than 23,000 explosive threats across 5,338 hectares of land. Under a recently signed multiyear...
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UK Completes Hypersonic’s Future Propulsion System Trials
The U.K. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed testing the capability of several designs for a hypersonic’s future propulsion system. Done in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Britain’s Hypersonic Weapons Programme aims to equip warfighters with hypersonic weapon technology by 2030, providing them with an operational advantage. “This milestone represents a...