Airbus Defence and Space will establish a cyber defense training center for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces under an eight-year contract with France’s Directorate General of Armaments. The contract includes the development, delivery and maintenance of training platforms, as well as coaching services. The U.K.-based company announced French cybersecurity group Neverhack as its partner...
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Report: China Leading in Global AI Research
China is leading the global initiative to advance artificial intelligence, according to a new report from Digital Science, a London-based research technology company. The study, “DeepSeek and the New Geopolitics of AI: China’s Ascent to Research Preeminence in AI,” disclosed that AI research initiatives in the East Asian nation have significantly grown, contributing to similar...
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UK and France Forge New Defense Agreement for Advanced Weaponry Development
The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to increase the procurement of MBDA’s Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Known as SCALP in France, the Storm Shadow is a low-observable, long-range air-launched missile derived from the French Apache anti-runway missile. As part of this defense industrial cooperation, production lines at Stevenage will be upgraded, boosting stockpiles...
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Shield AI to Power Netherlands ISR Operations With UAS Offering
Shield AI has received an order from the Netherlands for eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems, which will benefit the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Announced at the recent “Maritime Uncrewed” event, the deal is part of the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s plan to deploy battle-proven, autonomy-enabled systems that do...
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IonQ Named Primary Tech Provider for South Korea’s National Quantum Center
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information has named IonQ its primary quantum technology provider for South Korea’s new National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence. The initiative is backed by a multimillion-dollar government award under the Quantum Computing Service and Utilization System Construction Project. According to IonQ, KISTI will lead the development of a...
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Redwire Partners With Japan Startup to Advance AI, Digital Engineering in Space
Redwire has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tokyo-based startup SpaceData to collaborate on artificial intelligence and digital engineering technologies for space-based programs. The partnership will focus on integrating SpaceData’s technologies into Redwire’s digital ecosystem for activities supporting the International Space Station. The companies will also explore combined solutions for NASA’s commercial low Earth orbit...
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Dell Technologies Issues Recommendations for EU AI Action Plan
Dell Technologies has released a strategic blueprint with recommendations for the European Union to prepare the deployment of an artificial intelligence action plan. The document, titled “Dell Technologies Blueprint for Making Europe an AI Continent,” outlines suggestions to establish Europe as a leader in the responsible rollout of AI-enabled solutions. “This is a defining moment,”...
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BlackSky Grants International Client Gen-3 Satellite Access to Support Ukraine
BlackSky Technology has secured a new contract with an international customer that grants early access to its next-generation Gen-3 imaging capabilities to support Ukraine. The agreement extends the unnamed client’s current subscription by adding sharper satellite imagery to its existing Gen-2 data collection services. According to BlackSky, both generations of satellites can now be used...
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Maxar Secures $205M Contracts in Middle East, Africa for Sovereign GEOINT
Maxar Intelligence has signed three new multiyear contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance the independent defense and intelligence capabilities of undisclosed clients from the Middle East and Africa. According to Maxar, the contracts are part of its Direct Access Program, which provides customers access to its satellite constellation and geospatial intelligence products. These offerings include...
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AgEagle Aerial Systems to Showcase Autonomous Drone Teaming Capabilities
AgEagle Aerial Systems is set to demonstrate the capabilities of a new artificial intelligence-powered unmanned aerial system teaming solution capable of providing real-time situational intelligence for border security and surveillance missions. Join us on July 31 as The Potomac Officers Club hosts the 2025 Air and Space Summit, an opportunity for defense stakeholders to know...