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...
Category: National Security
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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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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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Kongsberg Partners With LOTN for Slovakian F-16 Maintenance
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has partnered with the Slovakian aircraft repair company LOTN, short for Letecke opravovne Trencin, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft in Trencin, Slovakia. Kongsberg said the collaboration, which will also include logistics support, aims to cover services for both new and legacy F-16. F-16 Transition...
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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,...
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Nokia Showcases 5G Standalone Capability for Collaborative Defense Missions
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has completed a trial of a seamless 5G standalone slice handover while moving using three different networks in three countries, paving the way for enhanced secure 5G communications for defense applications. The test was done in cooperation with telecommunications provider Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces. “Seamless 5G slice continuity over...
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Elbit Books $100M General Dynamics Contract for AFV Turret Systems
Elbit Systems will provide its UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems to General Dynamics’ ASCOD armored fighting vehicles. General Dynamics European Land Systems is supplying the AFVs to an unidentified European NATO customer. The systems will be installed on the vehicles under a contract valued at about $100 million, Elbit said Wednesday. Firepower and Survivability According...