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UK Classifies Data Centers as Critical National Infrastructure
The United Kingdom has classified data centers across the country as critical national infrastructure, following the growing threat faced by sensitive information stored there. Peter Kyle, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, announced the designation on Thursday, highlighting the importance of safeguarding data centers as they become “engines of modern life.” “Bringing data...
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Thales Names Nokia’s Phil Siveter as New UK Chief Executive
Phil Siveter, chief executive of Nokia United Kingdom & Ireland, will replace Alex Creswell as the new CEO at Thales UK starting in November. Creswell will also step down as chairman of Thales UK but will remain with the company as group advisor and a member of its advisory panel and the board of Thales...
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Advanced Navigation Wins Hanwha Contract to Provide Inertial Guidance System for Australia’s Land 400
Hanwha Australia has awarded Advanced Navigation a $5.8 million contract to provide inertial guidance systems for the Redback infantry fighting vehicles being built to replace Australia’s M113 fleet under the Land 400 program. As part of the deal, Hanwha and Advanced Navigation will collaborate to develop and produce high-performance IGS for autonomous and crewed platforms...
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Norway Orders Additional TPY-4 Multi-Mission Air Defense Surveillance Radar From Lockheed Martin
Norway has exercised an option in its TPY-4 radar contract with Lockheed Martin to expand the order from nine to 11 of the air defense radar. Chandra Marshall, vice president for radar and sensor systems at Lockheed Martin, said the additional order confirms how the radar forms a vital part of the Northern European country’s...
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60 Nations Endorse Responsible AI Use Blueprint for Military Applications
The United States and 59 other countries have endorsed a document promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications, including integrating AI-powered technologies in drones, Reuters reported Tuesday. The document, introduced at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in Seoul, serves as a blueprint for action to govern AI uses. It has...
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US, Finland Partner to Improve OSINT Collection Cooperation
The United States is collaborating with Finland to improve intelligence cooperation between their armies using open source data gathering and analysis. In late August, the U.S. Army 66th Military Intelligence Brigade’s Northern Raven Team participated in a joint OSINT collection mission with the Finnish Army. The event took advantage of artificial intelligence-driven algorithms, geospatial analysis...
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US, India Partner on Strengthening Global Semiconductor Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of State and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology have agreed to explore collaborative opportunities to create a more resilient, secure and sustainable global semiconductor ecosystem. The International Technology Security and Innovation Fund, which provides the State Department with $500 million over five years, and the India Semiconductor Mission, which...
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Singapore Receives US State Department Approval for RTX Advanced Medium Range Missile Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved the Singapore government’s plan to acquire 28 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and related equipment. The $133 million proposed acquisition under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program also includes purchasing two AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections from RTX business Raytheon, the deal’s principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation...
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Australian Army Awards Infleqtion Next Phase of Quantum Technology Exploit Contract
Infleqtion has secured a Phase II quantum technology exploit contract from the Australian Army to participate in the Quantum Technology Challenge at the Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition and demonstrate its latest quantum hardware and software innovations. Under the contract, Infleqtion will collaborate with the military service and Sydney-based quantum computing company Diraq...