The U.K. government has unveiled a new $159.4 million investment to advance quantum technologies, especially those designed to enhance law enforcement, fraud detection and the identification of money laundering operations. Launched during World Quantum Day on Monday, the funding will ensure that quantum technology development will produce solutions that maximize the technology’s potential to use...
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Royal Navy to Deploy Drones to Support Indo-Pacific Carrier Strike Group
The U.K. Royal Navy will begin deploying drones for ship-to-ship logistics in an active Carrier Strike Group mission for the first time. The uncrewed air cargo drones — nine Malloy T-150s — will be part of the air group of the HMS Prince of Wales, which will set sail to the Indo-Pacific on April 22....
Accenture Expands Into Maritime Sector Via Fincantieri JV
Global professional services company Accenture is expanding its footprint in Italy through a joint venture with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The JV, Fincantieri Ingenium, is geared toward developing advanced digital capabilities in the cruise, naval defense and port infrastructure sectors. Initial development efforts include Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem for optimizing ships and onshore infrastructure operational...
NATO Report: Science, Technology to Continue Its Influence on Politics, Military
Science and technology will continue to play a significant role in decisions relating to politics and military operations, the NATO Science and Technology Organization concluded in a report. The “Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045” explored key technological developments and how each will impact the current and future geopolitical landscape and vice versa. It...
Saildrone to Open European Subsidiary Amid Growing Maritime Awareness Capability Demand
Maritime autonomy solutions provider Saildrone is set to establish its European subsidiary in Copenhagen, Denmark, amid growing demand for maritime domain awareness in the region. The announcement was made during the recent Maritime Industry Symposium in Washington, D.C. Salidrone Denmark aligns with the parent company’s commitment to supporting its customers in the region by providing...
Comtech Delivers Next-Gen VSAT Systems to Asia-Pacific Navy
Comtech Telecommunications said it has delivered the first next-generation very small aperture terminal systems to a key naval ally in the Asia-Pacific region. The equipment developed by Montreal-based Comtech Satellite Networks Technologies is part of the APAC customer’s large-scale naval modernization program. According to Comtech, the systems are being installed on naval ships, submarines and...
Nokia Showcases 5G Standalone Capability for Collaborative Defense Missions
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has completed a trial of a seamless 5G standalone slice handover while moving using three different networks in three countries, paving the way for enhanced secure 5G communications for defense applications. The test was done in cooperation with telecommunications provider Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces. “Seamless 5G slice continuity over...
SAMI L3Harris Supports Saudi Arabia’s Autonomous Maritime Vessels Plan
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries-L3Harris joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian maritime firm Zamil Shipyards to boost local engineering capability and advance artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous vessels. The deal aligns with Riyadh’s General Authority for Military Industries program, which supports domestic industries. According to Dave Johnson, vice president at L3Harris International...
Lithuania Places Order for Advanced Multipurpose Attack Craft
Lithuania and Latvia’s defense ministries have signed a $24.3 million procurement contract for Marine Alutech Oy Ab-made multipurpose attack vessels. The award also covers boosting local capabilities and securing the defense supply chain. The transaction will see the Lithuanian Navy receive two advanced multi-role jet attack craft fitted with SPIKE NLOS missile launchers and remote...
Amentum to Study Environmental Impact of Czech Small Modular Reactor Program
Czech power firm CEZ has tapped Amentum to conduct environmental impact assessments on two proposed sites for Rolls-Royce small modular reactors in the Czech Republic. The Chantilly, Virginia-based contractor said it secured the EIA deal in public bidding after it completed initial studies on the sites: one in Temelin, already home to a nuclear station,...










