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Aquark launches Danish subsidiary in Europe quantum push
Supply Chain

Aquark launches Danish subsidiary in Europe quantum push

The move deepens UK-Danish ties in quantum science, giving Aquark access to Europe's supply chain and research network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden
Emergency services

xReality wins first European defence deal with Sweden

The Swedish order gives xReality a foothold in Europe as NATO defence spending rises and could open more training sales across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Tanium adds four products to NATO assurance catalogue
Endpoint Protection

Tanium adds four products to NATO assurance catalogue

The listing could speed procurement for defence buyers seeking pre-evaluated tools for secure deployment across complex NATO environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion
Risk & Compliance

Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion

The hires are set to bolster Healix's travel risk and medical assistance services as demand rises across Asia Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

Diplomatic missions in Europe and the Middle East face renewed PlugX-backed espionage as TA416 shifts tactics and targets amid regional tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
Drones

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

Europe accounted for nearly half of DroneShield's 2025 revenue, underscoring why the defence tech group is deepening its regional base in Amsterdam.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform

EclecticIQ launches Defence TIP, a doctrine-aligned cyber intel platform tailored for NATO, US military and coalition defense workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
SYOS to supply uncrewed systems across NZDF domains
Robotics

SYOS to supply uncrewed systems across NZDF domains

SYOS wins NZDF contract to supply and trial uncrewed air, land and sea systems, adding training and support to boost force modernisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

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Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Military users in the UK and Northern Europe are already fielding a counter-drone system that can be operated after days of training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Oledcomm wins NATO DIANA spot for Li-Fi drone tech
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Oledcomm wins NATO DIANA spot for Li-Fi drone tech

Selection gives Oledcomm access to NATO defence networks as militaries seek drone links that resist jamming, interception and hacking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Crypto

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M
Supply Chain

Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M

Domestic defence supply chains in Alberta are set to get a boost as Ottawa backs three Edmonton groups with more than CAD $6.1 million.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Robotics

Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics

Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation
Drones

Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation

Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster
Robotics

B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster

From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan
Space Technologies

Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space
Space Technologies

Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space

Finland courts UK defence and space leaders in London to build resilient sovereign space capabilities and cut reliance on external suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network
Hyperscale

SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network

SatVu secures GBP £30m to expand its UK-built thermal imaging satellites into a multi-satellite constellation for defence and industry.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026