The U.K. government has unveiled a new $159.4 million investment to advance quantum technologies, especially those designed to enhance law enforcement, fraud detection and the identification of money laundering operations. Launched during World Quantum Day on Monday, the funding will ensure that quantum technology development will produce solutions that maximize the technology’s potential to use...
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NATO Seeks Deeper Partnership With EU on Regional Security
Radmila Shekerinska, NATO deputy secretary general, stressed that the European Union can play a vital role in ensuring that allied forces can be rapidly deployed and their positions sustained throughout Europe. In a meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Union’s commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, Shekerinska also underscored the importance of discussions with the...
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Indonesia Eyes Collaboration on Turkey’s KAAN Fighter Jet Development
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his country wants to help Turkey develop its fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN. Subianto expressed the intention in a joint statement with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a bilateral meeting in Ankara on Thursday. According to Indonesian state media, Subianto also mentioned Indonesia’s plans to collaborate with the Turkish...
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Royal Navy to Deploy Drones to Support Indo-Pacific Carrier Strike Group
The U.K. Royal Navy will begin deploying drones for ship-to-ship logistics in an active Carrier Strike Group mission for the first time. The uncrewed air cargo drones — nine Malloy T-150s — will be part of the air group of the HMS Prince of Wales, which will set sail to the Indo-Pacific on April 22....
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Accenture Expands Into Maritime Sector Via Fincantieri JV
Global professional services company Accenture is expanding its footprint in Italy through a joint venture with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The JV, Fincantieri Ingenium, is geared toward developing advanced digital capabilities in the cruise, naval defense and port infrastructure sectors. Initial development efforts include Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem for optimizing ships and onshore infrastructure operational...
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NATO Report: Science, Technology to Continue Its Influence on Politics, Military
Science and technology will continue to play a significant role in decisions relating to politics and military operations, the NATO Science and Technology Organization concluded in a report. The “Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045” explored key technological developments and how each will impact the current and future geopolitical landscape and vice versa. It...
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BAE Systems Workers Gain Lifelong Training Opportunities With New Glasgow Facility
British multinational BAE Systems hosted a ceremony to formally open the Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, with Princess Anne of the United Kingdom in attendance. The academy, which has been offering courses since September 2024, is designed to train the company’s workforce on the essentials of shipbuilding and other maritime-related topics. Participants get a...
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Saildrone to Open European Subsidiary Amid Growing Maritime Awareness Capability Demand
Maritime autonomy solutions provider Saildrone is set to establish its European subsidiary in Copenhagen, Denmark, amid growing demand for maritime domain awareness in the region. The announcement was made during the recent Maritime Industry Symposium in Washington, D.C. Salidrone Denmark aligns with the parent company’s commitment to supporting its customers in the region by providing...
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Comtech Delivers Next-Gen VSAT Systems to Asia-Pacific Navy
Comtech Telecommunications said it has delivered the first next-generation very small aperture terminal systems to a key naval ally in the Asia-Pacific region. The equipment developed by Montreal-based Comtech Satellite Networks Technologies is part of the APAC customer’s large-scale naval modernization program. According to Comtech, the systems are being installed on naval ships, submarines and...
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US Approves $1B AMRAAM Missiles Sale to Australia
The United States has approved a potential $1.04 billion sale of AIM-120C and AIM 120-D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment to Australia. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said ithe planned acquisition under the Foreign Military Sales program includes up to 200 missiles of each variant, containers, accessories, spare parts, software, classified documentation,...