The UK and Poland have reached an agreement to expand defense cooperation, aimed at strengthening their joint air and missile defense capabilities. The enhanced collaboration was unveiled following talks between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish President Karol Nawrocki at Downing Street, the UK government said Tuesday. “The UK and Poland’s defence relationship has never...
Author: Miles Jamison
Serco Books Australia Navy Contract for Synthetic Warfare Training
Serco announced on LinkedIn Sunday that it has been awarded the Navy Synthetic Warfare Training contract to continue its support for maritime warfare training operations at Australia’s Naval warfare training establishments. What Is the Scope of Serco’s Navy Synthetic Warfare Training Contract? Under the renewed and expanded agreement, Serco will continue to work with the Royal...
Rheinmetall, MBDA to Establish Joint Venture for Naval Laser Weapons
Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany are collaborating to establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop and produce naval laser weapon systems. The companies will form a GmbH, a private limited company governed by German law, with an initial focus on naval applications, Rheinmetall said Monday. What Capability Will the Rheinmetall–MBDA Joint Venture Deliver?...
TSMC Secures License to Import US Chipmaking Equipment to China
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. has received an annual license from the U.S. government, authorizing it to import American chipmaking equipment to its facility in Nanjing, China, Reuters reported Thursday. “The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted TSMC Nanjing an annual export license that allows U.S. export-controlled items to be supplied to TSMC Nanjing without the need...
Canada Implements Policy Prioritizing Homegrown Industries in Federal Procurement
Canada has implemented the Buy Canadian Policy to reshape federal procurement in favor of domestic industries as part of efforts to strengthen economic resilience and diversity amid global trade challenges. What Is the Buy Canadian Policy? The government of Canada said Tuesday that the new policy will prioritize domestic suppliers and content in major federal contracts....
Canada Launches $92M Quantum Program to Strengthen Domestic Ecosystem
Canada has launched the Canadian Quantum Champions Program, or CQCP, a major government initiative committing up to $92 million in its initial phase. What Is the Canadian Quantum Champions Program? The initiative, announced by Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, is part of a $334.3 million, five-year plan outlined in Budget 2025, according...
Quantum Systems to Deliver Twister Drones to German Armed Forces
Intelligent unmanned systems provider Quantum Systems has been selected by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to supply up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones to replace the ALADIN system. What Is the Scope of the Twister Contract? The contract with the German armed forces covers a fixed order of 147 Twister...
Lithuania Signs Memorandum to Assemble Leopard 2 A8 Tanks Locally
The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania signed a memorandum on industrial cooperation with KNDS Deutschland, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and EPSO-G to establish assembly and maintenance infrastructure for Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks in Lithuania. What Is the Leopard 2 A8 Tank Project? The ministry said Thursday that the project, supported by the Ministry of Economy...
New Zealand Launches Discovery Phase for Quantum Technology Platform
Shane Reti, minister of science, innovation and technology, has unveiled a $1.35 million discovery phase to determine the potential of developing and deploying a national quantum technologies platform designed to generate jobs, foster partnerships and strengthen New Zealand’s economy. “Quantum technology underpins breakthroughs in computing, secure communications, and sensing and measurement – areas that can transform...
Lockheed Martin & Blackshark.ai Launch Prepar3D Fuse Simulation Platform
Lockheed Martin and Blackshark.ai, an Austria-based software company, have introduced Prepar3D Fuse, an advanced simulation platform designed to train warfighters across multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin said Tuesday. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 19 and learn how AI, machine learning and automation are being utilized to advance warfighter capabilities. What Is...










