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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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...
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US Includes Exceptions in Critical Tech Export Controls to Promote International Collaboration
The United States has included exceptions in a new interim final rule introducing worldwide controls on specific items to promote collaboration among its international partners in advancing critical and emerging technologies. The IFR requires submitting license applications for exports, reexports and in-country transfers of quantum computing items, advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, field-effect transistors and additive...
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UK Enters AI Agreement to Uphold Human Rights, Democracy
The United Kingdom has signed an agreement with other members of the Council of Europe to ensure artificial intelligence use upholds human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The agreement, signed by Lord High Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood alongside her counterparts from the 46-nation Council of Europe, aims to...
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Airbus Acquires German Cyber Solutions Provider Infodas
Airbus Defence and Space has completed the acquisition of German company infodas, a provider of cybersecurity and IT solutions for defense and critical infrastructures. The acquisition, announced in March, comes as Airbus improves its cybersecurity capabilities and expertise to protect its products, operations, customers and ecosystem from threats in an increasingly digitalized and connected defense...
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US Hosts Offensive Cybersecurity Operations Training for Five Eyes Partners
The U.S. Cyber Command’s latest leg of its Cyber Flag cyber training exercises concentrated on improving the offensive cybersecurity operations of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Cyber Flag 24-2 was participated in by cyber units from the five nations, with New Zealand sitting...
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UK Blocks Some Arms Sales to Israel Over Human Rights Concerns in Gaza
The British government has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel after a review determined that the military equipment covered by the permits might be used to commit international humanitarian law violations amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The suspended items, which the Israeli Defense Forces uses, include fighter aircraft, helicopters and drones and products...
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Chinese Inventors Involved in Over 1,000 Patent Grants, USPTO Data Shows
Data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revealed that it granted 1,020 patents to Chinese inventors involved in U.S. government-funded research projects in sensitive fields, including semiconductors, biotechnology and nanotechnology, Reuters reported Friday. The USPTO submitted the data to the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party as lawmakers looked into...
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Netherlands Boosts Missile Defense Capability With Planned Purchase of Patriot Launch Stations
The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of two Patriot missile launching stations and related equipment to the Netherlands valued at an estimated $224 million. The request includes the acquisition of equipment and services to upgrade existing M901 LS to the M903 LS configuration, plus nonmajor defense equipment such as Patriot Advanced...
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Pentagon Holds Demos on Autonomous Naval Systems to Advance AUKUS Pillar II
The U.S. Department of Defense has kicked off the Maritime Big Play series to support Pillar II of the AUKUS security pact focused on promoting the advanced capabilities olf Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The defense chiefs of the three countries announced the MBP initiative in December, along with other directives for...