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Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system
Drones

Roke launches CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system

Roke unveils CORTEXA GUARDIAN counter-drone system for NATO forces, with browser-based controls and rapid training aimed at front-line troops.

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

Firm Oledcomm has joined NATO's DIANA programme after its light-based drone links impressed evaluators, with a second secure mesh project also in the mix.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
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
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Hyperscale

Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.

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

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.

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
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
Firewalls

QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth

QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
xReality surges on US defence, law enforcement deals
Enterprise Resource Planning

xReality surges on US defence, law enforcement deals

xReality receipts jump 85% as US defence and police contracts swell pipeline to AUD $63 million and support a larger Sydney base.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers
Physical Security

Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers

Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

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Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M
Supply Chain

Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M

Canada invests in Edmonton defence projects as Wyvern, the University of Alberta and Cando aim to boost supply chains and innovation.

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