Switzerland and the European Defence Agency have finalized an expanded cooperation framework that will allow the country to participate in a broader range of European Union defense initiatives while maintaining its neutrality policy. What Does the Updated Swiss-EDA Arrangement Change? The revised Administrative Arrangement replaces a 2012 framework that limited cooperation to research and innovation,...
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Canada to Establish Maritime Innovation Hub Under BOREALIS Initiative
Canada has announced the first project under its new BOREALIS national defense innovation framework, establishing a secure maritime technology hub in Halifax to drive research in autonomous systems, undersea sensing and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics. Why Is Canada Prioritizing Maritime Innovation? According to the Canadian Department of National Defence, the government will invest $20.8 million to...
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Hanwha, EDGE Group to Expand Strategic Defense Cooperation
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine potential joint work in several advanced defense areas. What Defense Areas Are Covered by the EDGE-Hanwha MOU? The MOU outlines an intent to assess collaborative opportunities across a wide range of capabilities, including air and missile defense, long-range...
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US, Saudi Arabia Sign Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a joint declaration outlining a new civil nuclear cooperation framework. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud formalized bilateral safeguard agreements intended to reinforce nonproliferation commitments, the Department of Energy said. What Does the Declaration Cover? The...
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NATO Allies Halt E-7A Wedgetail Purchase, Explore Alternatives
A group of eight NATO allies has ended plans to acquire six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. The Netherlands Ministry of Defence revealed the decision, citing the loss of “strategic and financial foundation” for the multinational program. Why Was the Wedgetail Plan Dropped? The Netherlands MOD said the countries, including the United...
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Seekr, Fossefall Partner to Develop Clean-Energy AI Infrastructure Across Europe
Seekr Technologies, a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company, and Fossefall, a Norwegian AI infrastructure developer, have formalized a multi-year agreement designed to deliver a complete, clean-energy enterprise AI value chain to the European market. “The structure of our agreement with Fossefall, both as an investor and customer, allows us to meet the insatiable demand for accurate,...
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Kratos to Acquire Orbit Technologies for $356M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, an American defense technology firm, is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million. Kratos said it signed a definitive agreement, under which it will purchase all ordinary shares of Orbit with cash on its balance sheet. The deal is expected to close by the end of March 2026,...
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Indonesia Receives First Airbus A400M to Boost Military Transport Capabilities
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has received the first of two A400M aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space, advancing the country’s efforts to modernize its military transport capabilities. Ordered in 2021, the second unit is scheduled for delivery in 2026, Airbus said Monday. Indonesia is the 10th operator of the A400M. What Are the A400M’s Capabilities?...
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Cisco, G42 Expand Partnership to Build Secure AI Infrastructure in UAE
Cisco will power, connect and secure a large-scale artificial intelligence cluster deployed by Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42 under an expanded collaboration aimed at closing the graphics processing unit capacity gap across the United Arab Emirates. The effort aligns with the U.S.–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, Cisco said Tuesday. What Will Power the New AI Cluster?...
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Japan’s New Prime Minister Vows Defense Buildup, Stable China Ties
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to accelerate defense spending and introduce sweeping economic reforms while stressing the importance of stable relations with China in her first policy address to parliament on Friday, Anadolu Ajansı reported. What Are Japan’s New Defense Priorities? Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to raise defense spending to 2 percent of gross...