South Korea’s SK Group has partnered with Amazon Web Services to expand its presence in the global market for artificial intelligence computing services. As part of this collaboration, the two companies will construct a 103-megawatt artificial intelligence data center at the Mipo National Industrial Complex in Ulsan province. This location was chosen for its strategic...
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BigBear.ai Partners With Easy Lease, Vigilix to Advance UAE Digital Transformation
BigBear.ai has partnered with Easy Lease and Vigilix Technology Investment to drive the development and adoption of artificial intelligence-powered solutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region. Announced Wednesday, the collaboration positions BigBear.ai as the lead developer of AI tools tailored to key sectors such as mobility and industrial services. Both based...
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NVIDIA, Startup Firebird to Establish $500M AI Hub in Armenia
Technology company NVIDIA plans to build a $500 million artificial intelligence supercomputing data center in Armenia in collaboration with Firebird, a San Francisco and Yerevan-based AI cloud company. According to the Firebird announcement, NVIDIA will deploy its Blackwell graphics processing units at the site, offering to provide over 100 megawatts of capacity. Armenian Prime Minister...
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Turkey to Supply Indonesia With New Fighter Jets
Turkey will supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fighter jets. The award, formalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition on Wednesday with Indonesian and Turkish officials in attendance, is expected to expand Jakarta’s aerial defense capabilities. Turkish Aerospace Industries’ KAAN is Turkey’s first fifth-generation aircraft, set to feature artificial intelligence-assisted avionics and network-enabled warfare capabilities. Turkish...
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US-Israel Consortium Seeks to Boost Satcom Coverage for Korea Coast Guard
Sentient Digital Inc. and Viasat are collaborating with SGD Engineering of Israel to support the South Korean coast guard’s pilot satellite communication program, providing accurate, real-time multi-domain awareness for its CN-235 tactical aircraft. Participate in the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit on Aug. 26, where more can be learned about naval and maritime technology advancements, trends...
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New Zealand Eyes Japan as Space Partner, Defense Chief Says
New Zealand and Japan could collaborate on a bilateral space satellite while plans are firmed up for the two countries to join the Pillar II advanced capabilities program of the AUKUS alliance. New Zealand Minister of Defence Judith Collins told reporters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue that technological expertise in space and drones is among...
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Azerbaijan Seeks to Strengthen Education of Armed Forces to Align With NATO Standards
Officials from NATO’s Defence and Security Cooperation Directorate met with Azerbaijan’s National Defence University in Baku last May to review ongoing reforms under NATO’s Defence Education Enhancement Programme, or DEEP. During the two-day event, Maj. Gen. Arif Hasanov, deputy director of the university and head of the Military Research Institute, updated NATO officials on the...
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Hanwha Bid for Greater Austal Shares Under FIRB, CFIUS Review
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group’s bid to acquire a significant stake in shipbuilder Austal is currently being reviewed by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board, ChosunBiz reported. Under its acquisition plan, Hanwha seeks to purchase 19.9 percent of Austal shares. The potential transaction builds on the 9.91 percent equity the Korean company secured through an over-the-counter...
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Lockheed Martin Commits to Strengthening Philippine Defense Sector
U.S. aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin has committed to supporting the Philippines in equipping its workforce with the right skills and knowledge to grow the local defense landscape. “We aim to deliver social and economic value by cultivating talent, creating jobs and driving innovation that advances the domestic defense sector and supports holistic progress,”...
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Leidos Appoints Hans Tench as Global AUKUS Lead
Leidos has named Hans Tench as its global lead for AUKUS. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Leidos said Tench’s appointment will focus on enhancing the company’s support for the trilateral defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Tench will focus on key AUKUS Pillar 2 areas such as artificial intelligence...