Defence stories

MOTHER AI unveils a UK-built sovereign language model, promising domestic hosting, tighter data control and alignment with UK-EU oversight.

Integrated Quantum debuts AIQu VEIL, a quantum-resilient data layer letting enterprises run global AI on anonymised vectors, not raw data.

NMITE and the British Army have unveiled a three-year autonomous robotics MEng, blending drone technology with hands-on defence-linked projects.

Aliter folds three tech firms into Serbus to target UK critical infrastructure security, eyeing GBP £75m revenue within two years.

Claroty secures $150m in fresh funding to accelerate global expansion of its cyber-physical security platform for critical infrastructure.

NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.

Global IT services spending will rise 4.8% annually to 2029 as cloud infrastructure and generative AI reshape enterprise technology demand.

Australia’s power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.

Canada is investing CAD $92M in four quantum start-ups to speed up fault-tolerant computing for industrial and defence uses.

AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.

Industrial 3D printer shipments return to growth as aerospace demand and a strong China rebound lift high-end metal systems in 2025.

RANsemi and Radisys unveil an all-in-a-box private 5G platform for rapid, resilient mission-critical defence and public safety deployments.

AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.

Beyond Insights’ Kuala Lumpur symposium draws record hybrid turnout, urging Malaysian retail investors to act on megatrends with discipline.

The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.

Teradata claims over 150 large-scale AI deployments in 2025 as enterprises shift from pilots to governed, production-grade roll-outs.

Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.

Forward Edge-AI expands its global partner network to meet surging government and enterprise demand for post-quantum security tools.

Roke opens GBP £5m Romsey logistics hub, uniting design, testing and production to accelerate defence deliveries and boost UK resilience.

Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.