Zscaler and Schwarz Digits have launched a sovereign SASE offering designed for organizations in Europe The service combines Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform with the STACKIT sovereign cloud infrastructure Customer data will be hosted in German data centers and managed under European sovereignty requirements Zscaler, a company offering zero trust security, and Schwarz Group’s IT...
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Canada Unveils Initiative to Boost Defense Systems With Drones
Canada has launched the Defence Drone Initiative to accelerate development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems The initiative will connect Canadian industry with operational requirements from the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard through rapid testing and prototype development A Request for Supply Arrangement is open through Aug. 14, creating opportunities...
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NAVER, NVIDIA, Brookfield Plan 200MW Expansion of South Korea AI Factory
The GAK Sejong buildout would more than triple the 55-megawatt plan the companies floated in June NVIDIA intends to put $1 billion into NAVER, with Brookfield eyeing up to $9 billion under a nonbinding term sheet The added capacity is meant to give developers, businesses and government users production-scale compute for models and agents NAVER,...
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Canada Seeks Public Input on Transparency Rules for AI Systems & Content
Canada is seeking public input on how people can identify AI-generated content and AI-driven interactions The consultation will examine ways to make information about AI systems, capabilities and limitations easier to understand The Canadian government is also considering methods to track serious AI incidents and monitor AI agents’ activities Canada has launched a public consultation on...
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Greece Approves $4B Israeli Air Defense Deal
The Achilles Shield system is designed to knock down ballistic missiles, aircraft and drones Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said it would be fully operational within 35 months The purchase is part of a broader $31.89 billion plan to modernize the Greek armed forces through 2036 Greece has committed to a multi-layer air defense system...
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BAE Systems Australia to Establish Headquarters at $100M-Plus Defence HQ
South Australia has started building the 11-story Defence HQ building to support defense and space capabilities BAE Systems Australia will move its headquarters into the new building to enhance connectivity with its partners The facility will also house three projects, a defense technology academy, an innovation hub and a space-focused facility South Australia has begun...
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Leonardo, PT ESystem Secure Indonesian MOD Contract for M-346 F Aircraft
Leonardo will provide Indonesia with 12 M-346 F Block 20 multirole light fighter aircraft The contract includes local maintenance, overhaul, training and workforce development capabilities Indonesia will become the first Asian customer to receive the M-346 F Block 20 configuration Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia have signed a contract to deliver 12 M-346 F “Block...
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Thales, Destinus Partner on Counter-UAS, Long-Range Strike, Air Defense
The partnership combines Destinus’ interceptor technologies with Thales’ air defense systems and production capabilities Joint efforts include integrating the Hornet interceptor with Thales counter-UAS systems and radars The companies will also develop long-range strike and ground-based air interception capabilities Thales and Destinus have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop counter-unmanned aerial systems and long-range strike...
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CAE, Saab to Explore Gripen Training Ecosystem in Canada
CAE and Saab have signed an MOU to explore Gripen training and mission support capabilities in Canada The potential collaboration depends on Canada selecting the Gripen for its future fighter fleet CAE would help establish and operate training for Gripen pilots and technicians CAE and Saab have agreed to partner in exploring training, simulation and mission support...
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KBR, Unipart, IBM Form Team ORION to Support UK Defense Ministry
The venture is built as a single integrated team rather than the usual multi-supplier setup The partners will lay out their approach at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 21 Team ORION is planning to work with UK suppliers and open opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises KBR has joined with Unipart and IBM to...