The U.K. Ministry of Defence has launched a $67 million defense investment in Plymouth and the South West, aimed at expanding maritime autonomy capabilities, supporting defense businesses and creating skilled jobs in the region. The investment is intended to strengthen the U.K.’s industrial base while accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous maritime systems, including...
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Israel Expands Arrow Production to Support Wartime Readiness
Israel’s Ministry of Defense has approved a plan to significantly accelerate production of Arrow interceptors as the country expands defense manufacturing capacity amid a prolonged multi-front conflict. The decision, cleared by the Ministerial Committee for Procurement, enables Israel Aerospace Industries to increase both production rates and stockpiles of the Arrow system to sustain operational readiness...
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CAE Deploys Prodigy Image Generator on German, Austrian Military Simulators
CAE has deployed its Prodigy image generator on military flight simulators for the German and Austrian armed forces. The company said Tuesday the system has been accepted for use on CH-53GS helicopter simulators in Germany and on a Eurofighter training device in Austria. What Capabilities Does CAE Prodigy Deliver? CAE Prodigy is designed to bridge...
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Scottish Satellites Launch on SpaceX Mission to Demonstrate In-Orbit Manufacturing, Laser Comms
Three satellites built by Scottish space companies have launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare mission, marking a key step in the United Kingdom’s push to lead next-generation satellite communications, including through laser-based data links and scalable in-orbit small satellite manufacturing. The space assets, developed by Glasgow-based Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space, are backed by UK...
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France Plans $10B Munitions Boost, Pushes Industrial Expansion Through 2030
France plans to increase munitions spending by nearly $10 billion through 2030 as it works to rebuild stockpiles and expand production capacity to meet evolving security demands across Europe and the Middle East, Defense News reported. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the investment reflects lessons from recent conflicts, where the scale and pace of missile,...
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EU, Australia Advance Strategic Ties With Defense Pact, Trade Deal
The European Union and Australia have formalized a new security and defense partnership and finalized a free trade agreement, marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defense, economic and technology domains. The agreements reflect growing alignment between Europe and Indo-Pacific partners as geopolitical competition intensifies, the European Commission said Tuesday. What Does the Security and...
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SAP Expands Sovereign Cloud Push With France Deployment on Bleu Platform
SAP is extending its sovereign cloud strategy into France through a new deployment on Bleu’s cloud infrastructure, targeting organizations that must operate under strict national data control and security requirements. The move focuses on enabling government entities and regulated sectors to transition critical systems to the cloud without relinquishing jurisdictional control over sensitive data, SAP...
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UK, Germany Advance Deep Precision Strike Missile Program
The United Kingdom and Germany have moved a step closer to deploying a new family of stealth and hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets over 2,000 kilometers away, following high-level defense talks in Berlin aimed at bolstering long-range deterrence against European adversaries. UK Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard met with Germany’s State...
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Saab Expands Defense Collaboration With Poland’s PGZ, WB Group
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab has signed new agreements with Polish defense companies Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group, expanding cooperation between Swedish and Polish defense industries on several technology initiatives. The agreements build on earlier collaboration arrangements established in September 2025 and outline potential areas of joint work involving submarine support capabilities and...
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Datadog to Expand Global Footprint With New UK Data Center Presence
Datadog plans to establish a new data center presence in the United Kingdom as demand for cloud services grows across industries with strict data governance and security requirements. The company said Monday the planned facility will expand its regional infrastructure and enable organizations to store operational data in the UK while using Datadog’s observability and...