Norway has joined Pax Silica, an initiative led by the United States to diversify and strengthen global critical minerals and artificial intelligence supply chains. Anniken Huitfeldt, Norway’s ambassador to the United States, signed the Pax Silica Declaration in Washington, the Department of State said Wednesday. “Norway is home to the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and...
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Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Contract for LISA Telescope Development
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo, has signed a $30.7 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency, or ESA, to develop telescopes for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, mission. What Does the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Contract Cover? The agreement tasks Thales Alenia Space with leading the development of six...
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Canada to Spin Off Photonics Fabrication Center to Scale Semiconductor, AI Capabilities
Canada will spin off the National Research Council’s Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre into a commercial entity to expand domestic photonic semiconductor manufacturing and support growth in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The Canadian government said Monday the effort will transition the facility to a new operating model designed to attract private sector investment and strengthen...
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NATO Conference Highlights Space as Core Operational Domain
The NATO Space Centre of Excellence convened its second annual conference, drawing more than 500 participants from 33 allied and partner nations to examine the Alliance’s evolving approach to space as an operational domain. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 will spotlight how Air Force and Space Force leaders are...
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Trump Withdraws 5,000 American Troops From Germany, Eyes More US Force Reductions in Europe
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of War to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. service members currently deployed to Germany, the Hill reported Friday. Sean Parnell, assistant to the secretary of war for public affairs, confirmed the withdrawal, adding that the decision was a result of a review of the Department of War’s force posture in...
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US, Allies Issue Guidance on Securing Agentic AI Systems
The National Security Agency and allied cybersecurity agencies have released new guidance outlining how government and critical infrastructure organizations should securely adopt agentic artificial intelligence systems. The cybersecurity information sheet, titled “Careful Adoption of Agentic AI Services,” provides a framework for managing risks tied to AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and action. It was...
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Shield AI Launches India Subsidiary, Opens Office in New Delhi
Shield AI is expanding its presence in India with the launch of a wholly owned subsidiary, Shield AI India, and the opening of a new office in New Delhi. The artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it also plans to establish a second location in Bengaluru. How Is Shield AI Supporting India’s Defense and Autonomy...
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Norway, Germany Form Working Group to Advance Space Cooperation
Norway and Germany have established a new working group to advance bilateral cooperation in space, with officials from both countries signing a mandate during a meeting in Tromsø. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30, where Air Force and Space Force priorities take center stage alongside discussions...
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CGI Unveils Sovereign AI Platform in Finland for Secure Enterprise, Government Use
CGI has introduced a high-security sovereign artificial intelligence platform in Finland designed to support enterprise and public sector organizations that require strict data protection and compliance. The platform is deployed in a data center and is aligned with KATAKRI, the country’s national security auditing criteria, enabling organizations to develop and operate AI applications within a...
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Canada Invests in Winnipeg Defense, Aerospace Projects
Canada has announced $19.5 million in funding for three Winnipeg-based projects aimed at enhancing the country’s defense industrial capacity and advancing aerospace and manufacturing capabilities. What Projects Are Receiving Funding? The Canadian government said Friday the funding, announced by Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand, will support projects by Magellan Aerospace, StandardAero and Win-Shield...