The Australian government has established a panel of industry experts to advise defence and other agencies on all matters relating to countering the threat of small uncrewed aerial systems, or sUAS. The Australian subsidiaries of Anduril, Cubic Defense, Leidos, L3Harris, RTX and Saab are among the 28 companies selected to join the panel, dubbed the...
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UK to Digitize, Integrate Military Health Records Into NHS
“The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has launched a new effort to digitize and integrate military records into a digital system already in use across the National Health Service to boost recruitment and ensure that service leavers can transition to civilian life more seamlessly. MOD said Friday it awarded software company The Phoenix Partnership, also...
NCC Group Backs European Commission’s Proposed Cybersecurity Act Reforms
NCC Group, a United Kingdom-based cybersecurity organization, has welcomed the European Commission’s proposals to modernize the European Union’s Cybersecurity Act and sign the policy with the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act. The draft reforms aim to simplify compliance requirements while promoting a more resilient and secure digital ecosystem across the region, NCC Group...
China Blacklists Over a Dozen American, Israeli Cybersecurity Software Providers
The Chinese government has barred domestic companies from using American- and Israeli-made cybersecurity software, citing national security concerns, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. In a report published Thursday, the American companies covered by the ban are VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Alphabet-owned Mandiant and Wiz, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Recorded Future, McAfee, Claroty and Rapid7. The...
Singapore, Japan Deepen Longstanding Partnership With Quantum Technology Agreement
The governments of Singapore and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, or MOC, to jointly explore quantum science and technology research and development. Under the agreement, the nations will collaborate on several initiatives, including cross-border pilot and testbed project deployments, workforce development and shared access to research infrastructure, Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and...
Forward Edge-AI, Accrete Introduces AI-Powered, Quantum-Safe Security JV for Japan Market
Forward Edge-AI, a software company headquartered in Texas, has formed a joint venture with Japanese technology integrator Accrete to deliver advanced artificial intelligence, post-quantum cybersecurity and biosurveillance technologies to support defense, healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors in Japan. What Is Forward Edge-AI Japan? The new entity, named Forward Edge-AI Japan, will combine Forward Edge-AI’s defense-grade...
Hanwha Aerospace Signs $4B Contract to Supply Chunmoo Missiles to Poland
Hanwha Aerospace finalized a $4 billion contract with the Polish Armament Agency on Dec. 29, 2025, to supply Chunmoo CGR-080 guided missiles for Poland’s Homar-K rocket launcher system. Hanwha said production of the guided missiles will take place at a dedicated facility operated by Hanwha WB Advanced System, a joint venture that Hanwha Aerospace and...
Raytheon to Deliver Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Spain Under $1.7B Contract
Raytheon has secured a $1.7 billion contract from the government of Spain for the delivery of four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The RTX business unit said the foreign military sale covers the provision of launchers, radars, command and control stations, and training materials. Raytheon is working with aerospace and defense company Sener and...
Poland’s IBCS-Enabled Patriot Defense System Reaches Full Operational Capability
Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has announced the full operational capability of its Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, or IBCS, Patriot air and missile defense platform. The U.S. Army said Monday that the system will enhance the NATO member nation’s capability to reinforce national and allied defense. “This effort goes far beyond...
Textron Aviation Defense Secures Contract With Japan for T-6 Texan II Trainer Aircraft
Textron Aviation Defense has finalized a contract with the Japanese government for the delivery of its Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system. The Textron Inc. subsidiary said Sunday that the initial contract covers the provision of two Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II aircraft and instructor pilot and aircraft maintainer training materials. “This contract marks a...










