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New Zealand is taking bold steps to overhaul its defence procurement strategy, with a focus on strengthening local industry and fostering innovation. The government has announced plans to create a military technology fund and impose new requirements

The Indian Air Force, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, and Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies have forged a strategic partnership to advance indigenous defence technology, with a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and navigation

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton and French defence technology company Harmattan AI have forged a strategic partnership, a move that could reshape the landscape of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Europe and beyond. The collaboration aims to enha

The UK is stepping up its efforts to safeguard its critical satellite infrastructure against emerging threats, particularly laser attacks, with a new government-backed initiative. This move underscores the growing recognition of space as a contested

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense is accelerating its efforts to modernise military procurement with the expansion of DOT-Chain Defence, a digital marketplace designed to streamline the delivery of weapons and equipment to frontline units. The platform,

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India from October 8 to 9 marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, with defence, technology, and trade taking centre stage. The visit, coinciding with the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, wi

Spain’s recent declaration of a total arms embargo against Israel, effective at the end of September, has created significant challenges for its defence sector. While the move aligns with Madrid’s condemnation of the war in Gaza, the suspension of im

New Zealand’s Defence Minister Judith Collins has set an ambitious course for the nation’s defence industry, calling for the development of lethal weapons for international export and deeper collaboration between the military and tech sector. The new

The war in Ukraine and shifting geopolitical dynamics are catalysing a historic surge in European defence technology investment, reshaping the continent’s military-industrial landscape and accelerating innovation. Venture capital firms, governments,

Spain’s recent declaration of a total arms embargo against Israel has sent ripples through the defence sector, raising questions about the practical and strategic implications of such a decision. While the move aligns with Madrid’s condemnation of th