The United Kingdom has alleged that Chinese state cyber actors are behind malicious cyber campaigns that targeted its democratic institutions. According to the National Cyber Security Centre, the U.K. Electoral Commission was “highly likely compromised” between 2021 and 2022 by the state-affiliated hacking group known as APT31. NCSC, part of the Government Communications Headquarters, also...
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US, Lithuania Defense Leaders Meet to Discuss Weapons Acquisitions, Military Industry Development
Defense leaders from the United States and Lithuania have agreed to cooperate on defense industry development. Greta Monika Tuckute, Lithuania’s vice minister of national defense, met with James Hursch, director of the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, on Thursday to discuss Vilnius’ increased defense spending. The northeastern European nation confirmed state budget guidelines last week...
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UK Launches Funding to Boost Nuclear Defense, Energy Industry
The United Kingdom has launched a new effort to strengthen its defense and civil nuclear industry. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged a $963 million investment to build a skilled workforce to fill 40,000 new jobs in the nuclear sector by 2030. The government is working with industry leaders such as Babcock, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and EDF...
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Mercury Systems, Lockheed Martin Sign Agreements to Strengthen Swiss Defense Manufacturing
Mercury Mission Systems International SA is working with Lockheed Martin to boost defense technology manufacturing in Switzerland. The companies signed two engineering development agreements, under which Mercury Systems will manufacture embedded computing technologies at its production facility in Geneva. The partnership is the direct result of the Swiss government’s purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets...
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US Sanctions Russia-Based Companies That Operate Fake News Websites
The United States has imposed new sanctions against entities linked to Russia’s efforts to influence elections around the world. According to the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, Russia-based companies Social Design Agency and Company Group Structura have been orchestrating, on behalf of the Russian Presidential Administration, online operations designed to deceive and...
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Germany, Poland to Lead New Armored Vehicle Coalition in Support of Ukraine
Germany and Poland are activating an armored vehicle coalition to support Ukraine‘s fight against the Russian invasion. On Monday, the defense ministers of the NATO allies announced the coalition, which will officially begin operations on March 26. “This will be one of the most important coalitions to have been created. Our two countries are the...
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Sweden to Provide Funding for Czech Republic’s Effort to Supply Ukraine With Ammunition
Sweden has joined the Czech Republic’s effort to boost the ammunition supply of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amid Kyiv’s battle with Russia. The new NATO member has pledged to provide $32 million to the initiative. “Czechia has identified possibilities for purchasing large amounts of ammunition in the global market for donation to Ukraine,” said Pal...
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US, Finland Sign MoU to Exchange Data, Best Practices on Cybersecurity
The United States and Finland have agreed to exchange cybersecurity information to strengthen both nations’ resilience against current and emerging threats. On March 13, representatives from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Finnish Ministry of Finance signed a cybersecurity cooperation memorandum of understanding. “This partnership will help Treasury protect the financial sector from...
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Italy to Purchase RTX-Made AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles for $90.6M
Italy plans to acquire $90.6 million worth of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles from the United States. On Friday, the Department of State approved the proposed foreign military sale of missiles and related equipment to the Italian government. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the potential weapons sale. The approval was made after...
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NATO’s DIANA Trans-Atlantic Network Expands With New Accelerator, Test Sites
NATO has expanded its network of accelerators and test centers across 28 allied countries. On Thursday, the alliance revealed that the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic now has 23 accelerator sites and 182 test centers. Before the announcement, there were only 11 accelerator sites and 90 test centers under the initiative. DIANA was...