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Key PlayersPalantir, Anduril, Shield AI

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Use CasesAutonomous Drones, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Warfare

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Helsing raises $1.8bn at $18bn valuation as sky-high multiple sparks defence tech bubble fears

Munich-based Helsing closed a $1.8bn Series E at an $18bn valuation, making it Europe's largest defence startup. But the German defence technology company's 32x revenue multiple—far exceeding rivals like Anduril and Quantum Systems—has sparked concerns about a valuation bubble in the sector. Critics question whether European defence spending can sustain such lofty expectations.

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Helsing raises $1.8bn at $18bn valuation as sky-high multiple sparks defence tech bubble fears

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Intel Starfire SoC brings 18A process to space with onboard AI and radiation hardening

Intel has unveiled Starfire, a space-grade system-on-chip designed for the US government that combines an eight-core CPU and NPU built on its 18A process with an Intel 3 GPU. The chip delivers up to 75 TOPS for on-orbit AI inference while operating in temperatures from -55°C to 125°C. Samples are expected in Q3 2026, positioning Intel to compete in a market dominated by older processors like BAE Systems' RAD750.

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Intel Starfire SoC brings 18A process to space with onboard AI and radiation hardening

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Australia unveils sweeping AI policy requiring data centers to produce more energy than they use

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's comprehensive approach to manage AI, establishing a new Office of AI within his department. The policy requires large data centers to become net energy generators and mandates that AI companies secure agreements with local artists before using their content. Australia positions itself as the first nation to coordinate AI's economic, social, security and environmental impacts under a single framework.

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Australia unveils sweeping AI policy requiring data centers to produce more energy than they use

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British Army secures £2bn AI training contract to prepare soldiers for modern warfare

The Ministry of Defence has signed a £2bn contract to train British Army soldiers using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and virtual environments. Up to 60,000 soldiers annually will train in what officials call a Combat Laboratory, designed to replicate the complexities of modern warfare. The 15-year deal creates 270 jobs in Wiltshire and supports 420 roles across the UK.

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British Army secures £2bn AI training contract to prepare soldiers for modern warfare

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Rocket One stock surges 21% after securing SpaceXAI API access for defense and space AI

Rocket One Inc. shares jumped 21% following its acceptance into the SpaceXAI API program, granting access to multimodal artificial intelligence models. The company plans to integrate these capabilities into its AI-first platform focused on defense technologies and space computing applications.

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Rocket One stock surges 21% after securing SpaceXAI API access for defense and space AI

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NATO builds AI kill web on Eastern Flank to detect and counter Russian threats before they move

NATO is constructing a vast AI-driven network along its eastern border from Finland to Romania. The Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative aims to spot Russian attacks early and strike back fast, using satellites, drones, and sensors linked into one digital mesh. Internal documents obtained by German tabloid BILD name Russia as the direct target of this "kill web" system.

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NATO builds AI kill web on Eastern Flank to detect and counter Russian threats before they move

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NestAI and Nokia unveil AI defense capabilities Europe wants to control

Helsinki-based NestAI, backed by Nokia and Finland's state investment firm with €100 million, is developing battlefield AI systems with Finnish and Estonian defense forces. The partnership focuses on building sovereign AI systems that European defense forces can control themselves, addressing Europe's discomfort with relying on foreign technology for critical infrastructure.

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NestAI and Nokia unveil AI defense capabilities Europe wants to control

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Palladyne AI Q2 revenue jumps 480% as defense contracts fuel autonomous systems growth

Palladyne AI reported Q2 revenue of $5.8 million, marking a 480% year-over-year increase as the defense technology company secures major contracts with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. The company's backlog reached $24 million with $12.5 million in new contracts, positioning it for continued expansion in AI-powered autonomous systems across defense and industrial markets.

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Palladyne AI Q2 revenue jumps 480% as defense contracts fuel autonomous systems growth

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Innoviz Technologies and Cogniteam unveil AI-powered drone detection system for security threats

Israeli firms Innoviz Technologies and Cogniteam have partnered to develop a counter-drone detection system that combines 3D LiDAR sensors with AI-powered analytics. The solution analyzes drone morphology, motion, and flight behavior to distinguish threats from birds and reduce false alarms, building on over a year of operational deployments.

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Innoviz Technologies and Cogniteam unveil AI-powered drone detection system for security threats

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UK's Cooper Warns of 'AI Hiroshima' Without International Rules to Curb Development

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has issued a stark warning that AI could become the greatest security challenge of the next decade without international cooperation. Drawing parallels to the nuclear age, she argues the world cannot afford to wait for a catastrophic AI event before establishing global rules, calling for urgent collaboration between the US, China, and other major powers.

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UK's Cooper Warns of 'AI Hiroshima' Without International Rules to Curb Development

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Emails reveal Anthropic's standoff with Pentagon over autonomous weapons and surveillance AI

Court documents released this week expose the heated email exchange between Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Pentagon undersecretary Emil Michael that led to their breakup earlier this year. The dispute centered on whether the Department of Defense could use Anthropic's AI models for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance—two uses Amodei firmly rejected despite Pentagon demands for 'all lawful uses.'

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Emails reveal Anthropic's standoff with Pentagon over autonomous weapons and surveillance AI

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India and Japan forge strategic AI alliance targeting ¥10 trillion investment over next decade

India and Japan have elevated their bilateral relationship into a comprehensive technology partnership at the 16th India-Japan Summit. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi announced ambitious plans including ¥10 trillion in Japanese investment over the next decade and a joint commitment to build a safe, secure, and human-centric AI ecosystem across the entire technology stack.

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India and Japan forge strategic AI alliance targeting ¥10 trillion investment over next decade

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CIA Director calls cutting-edge AI 'digital nuclear weapons' as US tightens export controls

CIA Director John Ratcliffe compared the most advanced AI models to nuclear weapons, defending the Trump administration's unprecedented export controls on frontier AI technology. The June 12 restrictions forced Anthropic to cut access to Mythos 5 and Fable 5, while OpenAI agreed to government vetting of GPT-5.6 clients, marking a shift toward de facto AI licensing.

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CIA Director calls cutting-edge AI 'digital nuclear weapons' as US tightens export controls

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CIA reorganization accelerates AI adoption and cyberoperations to counter digital threats

CIA Director John Ratcliffe unveiled a sweeping reorganization aimed at accelerating the agency's adoption of artificial intelligence and cyberoperations. The overhaul slashes technology adoption timelines from three years to six months and creates a new Center for Cyber Intelligence focused on offensive capabilities. Ratcliffe described AI as akin to "digital nuclear weapons" in America's competition with adversaries.

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CIA reorganization accelerates AI adoption and cyberoperations to counter digital threats

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Parsons joins Raft partner program to accelerate AI in defense across Indo-Pacific region

Parsons Corporation has joined Raft LLC's Partner Program to deliver integrated data and artificial intelligence solutions to military operators across the Indo-Pacific. The $5.5 billion defense contractor will collaborate with Raft to modernize military capabilities, improve decision-making, and maintain operational advantage in contested environments through AI-driven mission technologies.

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Parsons joins Raft partner program to accelerate AI in defense across Indo-Pacific region

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