The British Ministry of Defence has launched a $27.6 million fund to help small British startups enter the defense sector as the government seeks to expand access to contracts and accelerate the adoption of new technologies for the U.K. Armed Forces. The U.K. government said Wednesday that the program is seeking the “next defense unicorn”...
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Australia Forms Counter-sUAS Industry Panel Under Project Land 156
The Australian government has established a panel of industry experts to advise defence and other agencies on all matters relating to countering the threat of small uncrewed aerial systems, or sUAS. The Australian subsidiaries of Anduril, Cubic Defense, Leidos, L3Harris, RTX and Saab are among the 28 companies selected to join the panel, dubbed the...
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Albania Invests $508M to Boost Australia’s Guided Weapons Capabilities
Australia announced that the Albanese Government is investing $508 million in two major defense infrastructure projects at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills in Western Sydney, strengthening the nation’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilities. What Are the Orchard Hills Projects? The Australian government said Wednesday the projects are part of its Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance plan...
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Hanwha Ocean, Babcock Canada Lay Out CPSP Sustainment, Delivery Plan
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada are developing a Canadian Patrol Submarine Project proposal that emphasizes domestic sustainment, localized industrial participation and long-term workforce development. How Would Responsibilities Be Divided Under the Hanwha-Babcock Proposal? Hanwha Ocean said Monday that it would provide its KSS-III submarine platform and shipbuilding expertise, while Babcock Canada would contribute submarine sustainment...
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WitFoo Partners With SSS Cybersecurity to Expand Cyber Defense in New Zealand
Cybersecurity software company WitFoo has partnered with SSS Cybersecurity, a managed security services provider, to enhance cyber defense capabilities and expand into the New Zealand market. Join government and industry cyber leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 to address escalating threats and prepare for the Department of War’s 2027 zero trust...
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UK to Digitize, Integrate Military Health Records Into NHS
“The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has launched a new effort to digitize and integrate military records into a digital system already in use across the National Health Service to boost recruitment and ensure that service leavers can transition to civilian life more seamlessly. MOD said Friday it awarded software company The Phoenix Partnership, also...
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Australia Awards $12M in Defense Industry Grants to Boost Sovereign Manufacturing
The Australian government has awarded more than $11.6 million to 44 domestic companies as Canberra continues to invest in local manufacturing capacity tied to priority defense and AUKUS-related programs. How Much Funding Was Awarded Under the DIDG? The funding was distributed through the Defence Industry Development Grants program, which supports Australian defense suppliers across four...
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NCC Group Backs European Commission’s Proposed Cybersecurity Act Reforms
NCC Group, a United Kingdom-based cybersecurity organization, has welcomed the European Commission’s proposals to modernize the European Union’s Cybersecurity Act and sign the policy with the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act. The draft reforms aim to simplify compliance requirements while promoting a more resilient and secure digital ecosystem across the region, NCC Group...
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NATO Report Examines Meaningful Human Control in Military AI Systems
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Science and Technology Organization released a new report on Jan. 14 that examines the role of meaningful human control, or MHC, in military artificial intelligence systems. Book your seat today for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18 to join the discussion on how AI has become...
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US, Slovakia Formalize Civil Nuclear Cooperation With New Intergovernmental Agreement
The United States and Slovakia have formalized a new civil nuclear partnership through the signing of an intergovernmental agreement to expand nuclear energy cooperation and support long-term energy security in Central Europe. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico signed the agreement, establishing a framework for collaboration on Slovakia’s civil nuclear...