National Security stories
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
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NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.
DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal
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DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.
Canada launches CAD $92M quantum tech defence initiative
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Canada unveils new quantum tech scheme to bolster defence, keep top firms at home and turn early research gains into strategic clout.
digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems
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Exeter’s digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.
Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services
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Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.
ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use
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ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
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Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia’s Defence and national security sectors.
Australia’s AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
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Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.
Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion
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Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.
Cyber leaders fear rise in state attacks amid costly breaches
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A survey reveals 88% of UK and US security leaders fear rising state-sponsored cyber attacks amid costly data breaches and operational risks.
Kinetic IT appoints Jacqui Adams to lead digital transformation drive
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Kinetic IT has appointed Jacqui Adams to lead its digital transformation, enhancing national tech services and delivery models across Australia.
New Zealand urged to boost cyber security as threats diversify
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New Zealand organisations face growing cyber threats from state actors and criminals, urged to strengthen defences as attacks target all sizes and sectors.
Gallagher wins supreme honours as export growth tops 32 percent
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Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon.
Explained: Trump signs order for national AI platform
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President Donald Trump signed an order launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI platform uniting US supercomputers and data to boost innovation and leadership.
Accenture: Sovereign AI interest surges within Canada
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Canadian firms eye sovereign AI to boost data control, innovation, and national security, with 87% seeing significant value in these homegrown systems.
How managed service providers can help clients with CIRCIA
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U.S. MSPs can support critical infrastructure clients in meeting CIRCIA's 2026 cyber incident reporting rules, ensuring faster detection and compliance readiness.
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
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Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.
India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk
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India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.
Quantum threats to drive overhaul of cybersecurity by 2026
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Quantum cyber threats force organisations to urgently adopt post-quantum cryptography and strengthen critical infrastructure defences by 2026.
Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia’s critical systems
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In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.