BigBear.ai has partnered with Easy Lease and Vigilix Technology Investment to drive the development and adoption of artificial intelligence-powered solutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region. Announced Wednesday, the collaboration positions BigBear.ai as the lead developer of AI tools tailored to key sectors such as mobility and industrial services. Both based...
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NVIDIA, Startup Firebird to Establish $500M AI Hub in Armenia
Technology company NVIDIA plans to build a $500 million artificial intelligence supercomputing data center in Armenia in collaboration with Firebird, a San Francisco and Yerevan-based AI cloud company. According to the Firebird announcement, NVIDIA will deploy its Blackwell graphics processing units at the site, offering to provide over 100 megawatts of capacity. Armenian Prime Minister...
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Leidos Leads Consortium to Secure NATO’s IT Infrastructure
Leidos will lead a consortium to enhance NATO’s IT infrastructure and cybersecurity under a new contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency, NCIA said Wednesday. The consortium comprises trans-Atlantic companies, including CGI, Leonardo and Thales. The agency noted that the contract will provide the NATO Operational Network with its first modern, scalable and secure...
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Turkey to Supply Indonesia With New Fighter Jets
Turkey will supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fighter jets. The award, formalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition on Wednesday with Indonesian and Turkish officials in attendance, is expected to expand Jakarta’s aerial defense capabilities. Turkish Aerospace Industries’ KAAN is Turkey’s first fifth-generation aircraft, set to feature artificial intelligence-assisted avionics and network-enabled warfare capabilities. Turkish...
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US-Israel Consortium Seeks to Boost Satcom Coverage for Korea Coast Guard
Sentient Digital Inc. and Viasat are collaborating with SGD Engineering of Israel to support the South Korean coast guard’s pilot satellite communication program, providing accurate, real-time multi-domain awareness for its CN-235 tactical aircraft. Participate in the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit on Aug. 26, where more can be learned about naval and maritime technology advancements, trends...
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Nokia, Leonardo Partner to Develop Private Wireless Networks for Critical Operations
Nokia has partnered with Leonardo to develop a global private wireless solution for public safety and critical infrastructure applications. The collaboration will integrate Leonardo’s MC_linX platform into Nokia’s enterprise solutions to enable faster emergency response and safer operations across sectors such as energy and transportation. According to Nokia, the 3GPP-compliant MC_linX platform supports push-to-talk, video...
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Thales, Proximus to Modernize NATO Communications Agency’s Business Network
French defense company Thales said its partnership with Proximus of Belgium has secured a contract to modernize the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s business network. Under the deal, the two companies will operate and manage a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the security and efficiency of IT services across NCIA’s five campuses. According to Belgian media,...
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NATO’s New S&T Strategy Seeks Defense Boost Amid Global Instability
NATO’s defense leaders have endorsed a new Science and Technology Strategy document highlighting the importance of funding S&T endeavors amid growing global instability. Join the conversation as the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16 explores how international partnerships, coalition warfare and cutting-edge technologies are transforming the defense arena. Registration starts today....
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Saab Tests Helsing’s AI Agent in Gripen E Fighter Jet
Saab and German startup Helsing have completed the first three test flights of its Gripen E fighter jet with Helsing’s artificial intelligence agent Centaur. The trials are part of Saab’s Project Beyond and mark a significant step toward integrating AI in air combat. The three flights, conducted between May 28 and June 3, examined the...
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Infleqtion Secures UK Grant to Boost UK Quantum Computing
Infleqtion has received a $2.7 million grant from the U.K. government to enhance the performance of its neutral atom quantum computing platform, Sqale. The 12-month project, called SQALE2, also aims to increase the speed of quantum gate operations at the National Quantum Computing Centre in Oxfordshire by up to a hundredfold. The company said the...