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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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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Shield AI Launches India Subsidiary, Opens Office in New Delhi
Shield AI is expanding its presence in India with the launch of a wholly owned subsidiary, Shield AI India, and the opening of a new office in New Delhi. The artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it also plans to establish a second location in Bengaluru. How Is Shield AI Supporting India’s Defense and Autonomy...
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CGI Unveils Sovereign AI Platform in Finland for Secure Enterprise, Government Use
CGI has introduced a high-security sovereign artificial intelligence platform in Finland designed to support enterprise and public sector organizations that require strict data protection and compliance. The platform is deployed in a data center and is aligned with KATAKRI, the country’s national security auditing criteria, enabling organizations to develop and operate AI applications within a...
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Kongsberg Expands Role in EU Defense With Seven EDF Technology Development Projects
Kongsberg has announced the selection of seven of its projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund, or EDF, initiative. The Norwegian company said Friday that the seven projects were selected among 410 applications, reflecting its role in delivering future defense capabilities to Europe. “Being selected in seven projects, representing more than 10 percent of the...
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Thales to Supply Radios, Set Up Local Production for Malaysia Defense Programs
Thales has unveiled a series of programs to expand the Malaysian Armed Forces’ tactical communications capabilities. The initiatives, announced at Defence Services Asia & NATSEC Asia 2026, support Malaysia’s defense modernization efforts and align with the country’s push to strengthen domestic industrial capacity, the company said Thursday. What Capabilities Is Thales Delivering? Thales will supply...
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US, Philippines Sign Agreement to Build AI Manufacturing Hub to Strengthen Global Supply Chains
The United States has entered an agreement with the Philippines to establish a 4,000-acre artificial intelligence-powered manufacturing hub on the island of Luzon, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The deal, part of the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, will give companies access to critical minerals and other key components used in electronics, curtailing China’s dominance...
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UK Security Minister Calls for Industry Cooperation in Building AI-Powered Cyber Defense
Dan Jarvis, the United Kingdom’s security minister, has called on technology companies to work with the government in building artificial intelligence-powered cyber defense that would protect the nation’s critical networks. Jarvis also unveiled the Cyber Resilience Pledge to strengthen cybersecurity across the private sector and announced an approximately $121.4 million investment to bolster the capability...
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Australia Invests Up to $5B to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities
Australia is expanding its counter-drone capabilities, committing up to $5 billion over the next decade to strengthen sovereign defense systems and respond to evolving battlefield threats. The Albanese government said Tuesday the investment will fund the development and deployment of advanced counter-unmanned aerial system technologies for the Australian Defence Force, building on priorities outlined in...
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PsiQuantum Partners With Mitsubishi Chemical, University of Tokyo to Build Highly Skilled Quantum Workforce
PsiQuantum has teamed up with Mitsubishi Chemical and the University of Tokyo to establish a training program that will equip workers with quantum computing skills. PsiQuantum, a company based in Palo Alto, California, said Thursday that the training will combine academic education, industrial application and quantum computing technologies. Advancements in quantum computing offer benefits, but...