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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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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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...
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US, Indonesia Launch Major Defense Cooperation Partnership
The United States and Indonesia have established a major defense cooperation partnership to expand bilateral military collaboration and support regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. What Areas Does the Partnership Cover? Announced by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on Monday, the framework is structured...
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US, North Macedonia Expand Cooperation in Energy, Defense, Cybersecurity
The United States is strengthening its bilateral ties in the areas of energy, defense, cybersecurity and economic growth. The Department of State said Wednesday that the two nations held their second strategic dialogue in Washington to advance shared goals. Top defense leaders will explore government data as a primary attack surface in international conflict at...
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Hanwha’s Alex Wong Calls for Deeper US-South Korea Cooperation to Strengthen Industrial Resilience
Alex Wong, president and global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, said the United States and South Korea have an opportunity to evolve their alliance from the traditional national security and military-focused partnership to one that is built on shared technologies and supports industrial resilience. Wong, previously served in the White House as principal deputy...
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Canada Announces Investment to Establish Quantum Computing at University of Saskatchewan
The Canadian government is investing $1.38 million to advance quantum computing capabilities at the University of Saskatchewan. Prairies Economic Development Canada, or PrairiesCan, an agency promoting economic diversification, said Tuesday that the funding will enable the university to establish a full-stack, open-architecture quantum computer to support research and drive innovation. How Will the Quantum Investment...
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Canada Leads Negotiations on Defence, Security & Resilience Bank Initiative
Canada has convened representatives from 18 countries in Montréal to begin negotiations on establishing a multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, or DSRB, aimed at supporting collective security efforts. What Is the DSRB for? The Canadian government said Monday the planned institution is intended to mobilize private capital and provide long-term, low-cost financing for defense, security...
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Canada, Norway Discuss Cooperation in AI Innovation, Sovereign Technology Alliance
Canada and Norway agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies at the India AI Action Summit in February. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said Saturday that the nations will also explore Norway’s addition to the Sovereign Technology Alliance to reduce Oslo’s technology dependencies across key sectors. Canada established the...