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...
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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...
Capgemini, 6G-XR Consortium Conduct Demonstrations of Holographic Communication, XR Capabilities
Researchers from i2CAT Research Centre, Ericsson, Vicomtech and Capgemini have validated the capability of Beyond 5G, or B5G, and 6G to deliver real-time holograms and advanced extended reality, also known as XR, services for various use cases. The researchers carried out two demonstrations as part of the 6G eXperimental Research infrastructure to enable next-generation XR...
Bombardier Secures $400M Contract From Canadian Government for Global 6500 Aircraft
Bombardier has secured a contract from the government of Canada for six Global 6500 multi-role aircraft for $400 million to support aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security missions. What Is Covered in Canada’s Global 6500 Contract? The Royal Canadian Air Force will operate the aircraft, Bombardier said Friday. Deliveries will begin in...
Rheinmetall to Supply Trailblazer Vision System for UK’s Multiple Launch Rocket System Upgrade
Rheinmetall U.K. has secured a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to supply its Trailblazer driver vision and local situation awareness system in support of the United Kingdom’s M270 A2 multiple launch rocket system, or M270 A2 MLRS, upgrade. The company said Thursday that the agreement is valued in the “mid-single-digit million euro...










