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US, Allied Nations Issue Advisory on Russia-Sponsored Cyberattack Targeting Ukraine-Related Operations
The U.S. National Security Agency has issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with counterparts from allied nations highlighting a Russia-backed cyberattack operation targeting government and commercial entities in the West. According to the CSA, Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate 85th Main Special Service Center is leading cyber espionage efforts on the defense, transportation and IT...
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Canada Open to Partnership Talks on US Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield
Canada is in discussions with the United States regarding potential participation in President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Wednesday that Ottawa is considering entering into a partnership agreement but did not disclose any estimated costs for Canada’s involvement in the project. The premier stressed that joining...
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MITRE Analysis Suggests Quick-Response NATO Warfighting Systems to Gain Overmatch Against Russia
Nonprofit research company MITRE has published the NATO Force Mix Analysis report, which recommends measures for the alliance to achieve overmatch against Russia by 2027. The report, titled “NATO 2027: European Leadership Will Be Key to Deterrence Against Russia,” was initiated to support a shift from a national-focused defense posture to alliance-wide thinking to address...
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Capgemini Study Sees Data, Trust as Barriers to Public Sector’s AI Use
Data and trust concerns on artificial intelligence are the main barriers to the technology’s widespread use for public sector functions globally, according to a new Capgemini Research Institute report. The study showed that 79 percent of public sector executives in countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East are wary about AI’s...
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UK’s Airbus-Built Skynet Satellite Reaches Key Integration Milestone
Airbus has completed coupling the communications and service modules for Skynet 6A, marking progress in developing the United Kingdom’s next-generation military communications satellite. The assembly was completed at the National Satellite Test Facility in Harwell, Oxfordshire, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s RAL Space. According to Airbus, Skynet 6A, built at the company’s...
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Anduril-Led Team Eyes UK eVTOL Aircraft Opportunities
Anduril Industries UK is expanding its partnership with aerospace company Archer on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, adding Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis to the team. The group will search for opportunities on U.K. civilian and defense applications for Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Anduril will lead as the aircraft’s software integrator for mission autonomy,...
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ICEYE-Safran Partnership Seeks to Boost on GEOINT Services
ICEYE is integrating artificial intelligence in the imagery analytics of its synthetic aperture radar constellation under a long-term partnership with Safran.AI. The collaboration seeks to improve geospatial intelligence services that enable faster and more accurate decision-making by customers, including governments and the intelligence community, the companies said in a joint statement Monday. They added that...
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AirMatrix Adds Former SAMI CEO to Board of Directors
Ontario-based artificial intelligence firm AirMatrix has appointed Walid Abukhaled, former CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries, to its board of directors as it expands its presence across the Middle East and North Africa. Abukhaled is expected to support AirMatrix’s efforts to deploy secure AI platforms in critical infrastructure globally. Abukhaled brings decades of senior-level leadership...
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Denmark, Lockheed Martin Demonstrate F-35 Interoperability in Live Flight Test
The Danish Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works have completed a live demonstration proving the F-35 fighter jet’s ability to serve as a force multiplier in multi-domain operations. During the flight test, Danish F-35s travelled from Fort Worth, Texas, and transmitted classified data through Skunk Works’ DAGGR-2 Open Systems Gateway via commercial satellite...