Nokia’s Defense unit has joined an industrial consortium led by the Finnish Border Guard to develop next-generation counter-drone systems for patrol vehicles and boats The initiative aims to build a sovereign, integrated counter-UAS capability deployed nationwide across land and maritime environments Solutions will be evaluated in 2027 through early 2028 Nokia has joined a Finnish...
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US, Vietnam Strengthen Defense Ties in Hanoi Meeting
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang met with Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in Hanoi on June 22 Both sides have reaffirmed commitment to deepening defense cooperation across maritime security, training and defense industry collaboration The meeting has also addressed war legacy issues, including a $130 million...
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UAE Establishes Federal AI & Data Authority
The UAE has created a new federal authority to consolidate oversight of AI, data governance and digital government under a single national framework His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data, which reports directly to the UAE Cabinet The authority will be led by Omar Sultan...
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Spire Global, Diehl Defence Sign MOU to Advance Satellite-Based Missile Early Warning
Spire Global and Diehl Defence have signed an MOU to pursue collaboration on satellite-based intelligence and early warning against ballistic and hypersonic missiles The deal was concluded at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2026 and supports Germany’s national space security strategy The partnership reflects Spire’s deepening industrial presence in Germany, anchored by a new Munich satellite...
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Microsoft, Australian Government Establish Strategic Digital Resilience Partnership
Microsoft and the Australian government have signed an MOU focused on strengthening national cyber resilience The agreement covers cooperation in cloud security, AI adoption and critical infrastructure protection The partnership expands existing collaboration between Microsoft and Australian government agencies. Microsoft and the Australian government have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for cooperation on...
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NATO Innovation Fund Leads $15M Investment in RevEng.AI
NATO Innovation Fund led a $15 million Series A investment in RevEng.AI to strengthen software supply chain security RevEng.AI’s platform analyzes compiled software binaries to detect hidden threats and malicious code The investment aligns with NATO’s broader push to advance secure and responsible AI technologies The NATO Innovation Fund, or NIF, has led a $15...
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Google Cloud Launches Southeast Asia AI Startup Accelerator With Regional Partners
Google Cloud has launched a regional startup accelerator focused on scaling AI innovation across Southeast Asia The initiative is backed by government and innovation agencies in Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Participating startups will gain access to Google Cloud AI tools, technical support and Silicon Valley networks Google Cloud has expanded its collaborations with government and...
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CrowdStrike, SVA Partner to Expand Falcon Cybersecurity Platform in Germany
CrowdStrike and SVA have partnered to expand the deployment of the Falcon cybersecurity platform across Germany The agreement targets government, enterprise and mid-sized organizations seeking unified cyber defense capabilities CrowdStrike recently achieved Germany’s C5 compliance certification for the Falcon platform CrowdStrike and German IT services provider SVA System Vertrieb Alexander have entered into a strategic...
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QinetiQ Supports RAF Typhoon Integration of BAE Systems’ APKWS
QinetiQ helped integrate and test BAE Systems’ APKWS missiles on RAF Typhoon aircraft for counter-drone operations. Testing activities included engineering validation, pilot training support and live target simulations at the MOD Aberporth range. The effort was carried out under QinetiQ’s Engineering Delivery Partnership contract supporting the RAF Typhoon fleet. QinetiQ has supported the Royal Air...
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Shield AI, Thunder Tiger Partner to Integrate Autonomy Software Into Taiwanese USVs
Defense tech company Shield AI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Thunder Tiger to integrate its Hivemind autonomy software into the Taiwanese firm’s unmanned surface and aerial systems, starting with unmanned surface vessels, or USVs. What Does the Shield AI-Thunder Tiger Partnership Involve? As part of the agreement, Hivemind will be used as the...