Military & Defense
EU defence innovators prepare Portugal trials of drones and loitering munitions
The EDA and Portuguese Army will test drones, ground systems and loitering munitions at EU OPEX 2026 from 28 September,…
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Military & Defense
EU maritime network MARSUR exchanges live data with NATO systems in Portugal trial
The European Defence Agency demonstrated live MARSUR data exchange with national and NATO systems at REPMUS 2026 off Portugal, while…
Technology
China develops safeguards for AI systems that could escape human control
Beijing is building regulatory safeguards around advanced AI agents, including monitoring and intervention requirements for loss-of-control scenarios.
Economy & Energy
BIS warns AI-driven market boom shows signs of vulnerability
The BIS has identified signs of vulnerability in the AI-driven market rally, while saying that financial markets are not yet…
Economy & Energy
US awards $2 billion contract to rebuild strategic tungsten stockpile
Elmet Group says a subsidiary has secured an approximately $2 billion US contract focused on rebuilding strategic tungsten reserves.
Military & Defense
Germany plans fourth new signals-intelligence ship
Germany intends to order a fourth vessel in its new class of signals-intelligence ships as it expands maritime surveillance capabilities.
Technology
UK defence ministry spent £29.5 million on SpaceX satellite services
UK defence spending on SpaceX services included about £13 million for Starshield and £16.5 million for Starlink since 2022.
Technology
Anthropic chief calls for slower AI model development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI developers to slow improvements in model capabilities and outlined a three-part framework for managing…
Politics & Diplomacy
Xi proposes deeper BRICS cooperation in AI, trade and finance
China’s president used the New Delhi summit to propose new BRICS mechanisms spanning artificial intelligence, services trade and special economic…
Technology
South Korea expands espionage law to protect strategic technology
A revised South Korean law broadens espionage offences beyond North Korea as Seoul seeks stronger safeguards for semiconductor and industrial…
Technology
Lockheed Martin’s mysterious stealth aircraft points to Vectis
A cryptic Lockheed Martin video has revived attention around Vectis, the survivable Collaborative Combat Aircraft being developed by Skunk Works.
Military & Defense
Ukrainians teach U.S. Army drone warfare at Saber Junction 26
Ukrainian troops embedded with U.S. Army units at Saber Junction 26, bringing battlefield lessons in drones and electronic warfare to…