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...
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European Commission Endorses Initial $44B in SAFE Defense Financing for Eight Countries
The European Commission has approved the first set of national defense investment plans under the Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, clearing the way for initial loan disbursements aimed at accelerating military readiness across the bloc. The commission said Thursday that it has submitted a proposal to the European Council to authorize financial assistance for...
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China Blacklists Over a Dozen American, Israeli Cybersecurity Software Providers
The Chinese government has barred domestic companies from using American- and Israeli-made cybersecurity software, citing national security concerns, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. In a report published Thursday, the American companies covered by the ban are VMware, Palo Alto Networks, Alphabet-owned Mandiant and Wiz, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Recorded Future, McAfee, Claroty and Rapid7. The...
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UK, Poland Expand Missile Defense, Helicopter Pilot Training Agreement
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...
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ICEYE to Provide Sovereign SAR Capability to Sweden
ICEYE has secured a multi-year contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to deliver a sovereign space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement aims to strengthen national defense and NATO-aligned situational awareness in Northern Europe and the Arctic, ICEYE said Monday. What Does ICEYE’s Agreement With Sweden...
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Singapore, Japan Deepen Longstanding Partnership With Quantum Technology Agreement
The governments of Singapore and Japan have signed a memorandum of cooperation, or MOC, to jointly explore quantum science and technology research and development. Under the agreement, the nations will collaborate on several initiatives, including cross-border pilot and testbed project deployments, workforce development and shared access to research infrastructure, Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and...
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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...
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State Department Approves Proposed Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark
The Department of State has approved a potential $45 million foreign military sale to Denmark for AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, with Lockheed Martin‘s missile and defense business unit named as the principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday that the proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to counter threats by enhancing interoperability with U.S....