The National Science Foundation is seeking quantum information science and engineering research proposals from teams of American and French researchers as part of a recently signed memorandum of understanding with the French National Research Agency. Researchers should submit their proposals to the NSF Directorates for Biological Sciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; and...
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Japan Pursues Tomahawk Missile Purchase in $320B Military Buildup
Newly appointed Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday to discuss the congressional approval process for Japan’s planned Tomahawk cruise missile purchase. According to Kihara, the Japan Ministry of Defense decided to purchase the U.S. Tomahawks to beef up its counterstrike capabilities while still working on completing the...
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Thales Acquires Australia’s Tesserent as It Looks to Strengthen Its Global Cybersecurity Portfolio
French defense and aerospace company Thales has finalized its acquisition of Australian cybersecurity firm Tesserent, a deal that it said will contribute to building its cybersecurity business worldwide. Tesserent’s full suite of cybersecurity solutions and services delivered a 2022 turnover of $117.4 million, making it one of the leading industry players in the country. Its...
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CFIUS Urged to Forge Partnerships to Protect Private Data, National Security
Nathan Fisher, managing director at StoneTurn, has emphasized the need for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to strike a balance between enabling economic growth and protecting national security interests, particularly with regard to sensitive data. In an opinion piece published in the Global Banking & Finance Review website, he suggests that this...
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French Company Delta Drone Rebrands As It Shifts Focus on Military UAS
The French unmanned aircraft systems company Delta Drone announced Wednesday that it has rebranded to Tonner Drones, reflecting a new strategy with military drone design and development as a key component. The new name, approved by company shareholders during their Sept. 29 general meeting, was chosen in honor of World War II French Resistance fighter...
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Serco, Starburst Extend Partnership to Drive UAE Space Industry Growth
Serco has expanded its partnership with Starburst Aerospace to provide startup space companies in the United Arab Emirates with increased access to the latest innovations in the sector to fast-track their space technology development efforts. Starburst and Serco already have a collaboration agreement focused on supporting European startups, providing them with Earth observation and space...
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Cybersecurity Leaders Urge Europe to Reconsider CRA Vulnerability Disclosure Requirement
Cybersecurity experts from Google, Trend Micro, i2Coalition and other companies, nonprofits and academic institutions around the world have published an open letter calling on policymakers from the European Commission to reconsider a portion of the Cyber Resilience Act. In 2022, the EC proposed the CRA to require technology manufacturers to take responsibility for a product’s...
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US State Department Okays Potential $70M Missile Sale to Oman
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress about a potential $70 million sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided missiles to Oman. The planned foreign military sale, which the Department of State has approved, calls for the delivery of 301 TOW 2B radio frequency missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) as well as government and contractor support on...
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Reuters: US Updating Restrictions on Exporting AI Chips, Chipmaking Tools to China
A U.S. official revealed that China has been informed of U.S. plans to update the rules banning the export of artificial intelligence chips and chipmaking tools to Beijing, according to a Reuters report. The rules were first implemented in October 2022 as part of Washington’s effort to address national security concerns, hinder China’s efforts to...
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QinetiQ to Outfit US Army Soldiers With Advanced Bomb Suits Under $84M Deal
QinetiQ US has secured an $84 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to deliver over 700 units of Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suits to the U.S. Army. Under the five-year agreement, the company, which produces autonomous, sensing and protection solutions, will work with the service’s Project Manager Soldier Protective Equipment unit to develop the NGAB suits. In a...