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US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awards $24 million for AI-enabled monitoring technologies
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a $24 million, four-year delivery order from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as part of the Luno A Facility Operational Monitoring (FOMO) programme. BlackSky will use its AI-powered monitoring system to track changes in activity at global military and economic sites, including ports, airfields, railways, and military bases. The system integrates real-time satellite imagery with AI to deliver rapid intelligence. The company already monitors…
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Sierra Space has been contracted by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design next-gen “Resilient GPS” (R‑GPS) satellites. These are smaller, cost‑effective satellites intended to bolster the existing GPS constellation and protect them against jamming and spoofing by adversaries. The R-GPS program gained pace as per the new “Quick Start” authority established under Section 229 of the National Defense Authorization Act. This provision empowers the U.S. Space Force to rapidly launch…
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The contract to be delivered by Thales Northern Ireland has been granted by the Ministry of Defense on behalf of the Ukrainian Government. According to the deal, Thales will produce more than 5,000 lightweight-multirole missiles to be used by Ukraine. A Ukrainian manifacturing partner will produce launchers and necessary equipment for the deployment of the missiles. The initial worth of the contract is £1.16 billion and it can potentially rise £500 million more.https://www.gov.uk/government/…
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The European Commission and the European Investment Fund announced its investment of €40 million in Keen Venture Partners in an effort to support defence-tech innovation in Europe. The investment is made under the Defence Equity Facility of the EU, a €175 million initiative to boost the private investment field for defence in the EU. Keen Venture is a company that invests in emerging startups at the forefront of defense and security, with a particular interest in cutting-edge technologies like…
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Draganfly Inc. has secured a contract with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Department to deploy drones for enhanced surveillance and rapid-response missions along the southern U.S. border. According to the company, the initiative “positions Cochise County as a national model for technology-enabled border enforcement”.https://uk.investing.com/news/company-news/draganfly-drones-to-boost-cochise-county-border-surveillance-93CH-4126537Publication: investing.com
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Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of satellite imagery and geospatial solutions, has been awarded a substantial seven-figure contract by NATO to deliver a platform solution to support continuous space-based surveillance, delivery of early warning signals and strenghtening of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). The platform solution is expected to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning analytics.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250612808959/en/NATO-Selects-Planet-for-…
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Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) with Nammo AS to provide ammunition production and delivery for the Nordic countries. The first partnership agenda is on the production of artillery and small arms calibres worth $155 million. Beyond this, the partnership will also focus on research and development for defence and joint ammunition use among these countries.https://defence-industry.eu/nordic-countries-sign-strategic-ammunition-partnership-…
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Sweden has signed a contract with MBDA, a European missile manufacturer, to acquire a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile system. While the exact quantity and delivery timeline remain undisclosed, the deal includes missiles, launchers, support equipment, and services. The acquisition is part of a broader Sweden–France defense cooperation launched in 2023. According to the Swedish Defense Material Administration, the transaction will support the development of advanced weapon systems for…
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Leading AI company OpenAI is to provide generative AI capabilities in addressing security challenges in both frontline warfighting efforts and office business functions for the US Department of Defense. The project is estimated to run until July 2026. It marks the first collaboration for OpenAI under their initiative to incorporate AI for governments.https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/17/openai-military-contract-warfightingPublication: The Guardian (Via Agence France-Presse)
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MBDA’s start-up NEODE Systems has secured its first major contract from France’s defense procurement agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement) to enhance the Akeron MP missile system with AI-driven capabilities. The project will test a decision-support tool designed to boost surveillance, targeting, identification and engagement performance for beyond-line-of-sight missions.https://www.army-technology.com/news/neode-akeron-mp-contract/Publication: Army Technology
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The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems and munitions from Swedish defense firm Saab on behalf of the Netherlands and France to support ground combat modernization. The contract includes advanced ammunition types and will begin delivery in 2025. This order builds on a €176 million framework agreement since 2022 and highlights ongoing collaboration between Saab, NSPA, and NATO member states.https://defence-industry.eu/nspa-orders-carl-gustaf-m4-…
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NATO Allied Command Operations (ACO) has contracted ICEYE within the frame of the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space. The initiative is coordinated by NATO and is intended to improve the space-based sharing of intelligence across NATO member states. ICEYE’s SAR satellites, capable of high-resolution imaging in all weather and lighting conditions, will support faster decision-making in political and military fields. This builds on ICEYE’s earlier agreement in March 2025 to supply data…
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Period tracking apps and the rollback of reproductive rightsThe aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States (US) sparked widespread debate and concern that data from period tracking apps could be use to criminalise those seeking abortion care.While the surveillance and criminalisation of reproductive choices are neither new nor unique to the US, the scale and intensity of today’s crisis continue to grow. To put it into perspective, 22 million women and girls of reproductive…
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Universities across the US are setting up task forces, tightening disciplinary policies, employing surveillance cameras, and hiring private investigators to track anti-Israel student protesters in response to criticisms that they have allowed antisemitism to spread alongside pro-Palestinian demonstrations. In early February 2025, US president Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the State and Education Departments to push colleges to report non-citizen students or staff who engage…
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In January 2025 as Robert Fico's coalition government fell apart, he began claiming, based on a single ChatGPT-generated email, that peaceful mass anti-government protests could escalate into violent clashes between citizens and security forces, and trigger a coup d'état. The government began wiretapping organisers of anti-government protesters, journalists, and opponents, as well as tracing financial transactions and photos. The opposition party filed a criminal complaint alleging the…
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Human Rights Watch has called for an investigation into Georgian security forces' "brutal police violence" against peaceful protesters during two weeks of demonstrations against the government following elections in October that the OSCE has said were marred by vote-buying, double voting, physical violence, and intimidation. The authorities have since arrested hundreds of people and surveilled participants with Chinese-made facial recognition cameras. https://www.rferl.org/a/hrw-…
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UCLA has come under criticism for "militarising" its campus and the amount of money it's spending on security since pro-Palestinian protests began in 2023. The university's new Office of Campus Safety is led by former Sacramento police chief Rick Braziel, who says he wants to create a "beautiful campus where people feel safe and comfortable with each other". Others, however, feel that stepped-up patrols are making the campus climate tense.https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-10-11/…
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The Vancouver police board has asked retired officers to investigate police surveillance of pro-Palestinian demonstrations following complaints from protesters and legal advocates about the excessive use of force and invasions of privacy during a protest on May 31, 2024. Protesters have accused the police of attempting to criminalise and repress people's right to freedom of expression; conducting surveillance via drones, personal mobile phones, and body-worn cameras; and using extreme force.…
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In preparation for the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Vancouver police planned to post "significant and visible" extra officers throughout the city. In the year since, the Vancouver police department had attended 344 protests relating to the Israel-Hamas war at a cost of C$4.1 million and including 3,318 overtime shifts. Police also planned to increase their presence around mosques, synagogues, SkyTrain stations, and community centres, including a public safety trailer and mobile command…
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Anti-Israel groups planned protests in New York City for the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Law enforcement said police planned to be out in full force and to beef up security at synagogues and mosques for Rosh Hashanah, taking place the same week. Expectations were that the anniversary would exacerbate already-inflamed tensions on university campuses. In addition, additional cameras were planned in addition to the 80,000 cameras already in the city's NYPD Domain…
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Go back to the report page Methodology We looked at the top period tracking apps downloaded in the Google Play Store, some of which we had examined in our original research, and some of which are newly emerging apps that have since grown in popularity. The top period-tracking apps with the most downloads included Flo; Period Tracker by Simple Design; and apps we'd tested in our previous research that still exist such as Maya, Period Tracker by GP Apps, as well as several apps popular…
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The security of our devices, applications and infrastructure is paramount to the safe functioning of our digital lives. Good security enables trust in our systems, it is fundamental to protecting the critical information we store and exchange through networks and devices. Similar to how we physically secure our homes, offices and schools, securing devices and software allows us to operate in safe and trusted environments where our security is guaranteed and protected.Security for information…
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“Hey [enter AI assistant name here], can you book me a table at the nearest good tapas restaurant next week, and invite everyone from the book club?” Billions of dollars are invested in companies to deliver on this. While this is a dream that their marketing departments want to sell, this is a potential nightmare in the making.Major tech companies have all announced flavours of such assistants: Amazon’s Alexa+, Google’s Gemini inspired by Project Astra, Microsoft’s Copilot AI companion and…
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With the stated aim of improving the security of satellite communication, a multinational partnership of companies involved in space engineering has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to operationalise the Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat) owned by Honeywell. The UK Space Agency is supporting the scheme within its larger aim to reduce vulnerability in data transfers.https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/55243719/honeywell-and-esa-announce-public-private-…
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Anduril has been awarded a 5 year contract to weave in its Lattice software into the US Space Force's Space Surveillance Network (SSN), which monitors objects in space. The agreement will enable swift data sharing between space sensors, repositories, and personnel, and will allow the quick integration of new partners as needed. https://defensescoop.com/2024/11/21/anduril-space-surveillance-network-upgrade-contract-sdanet/Publication: DefenseScoopWriter: Mikayla Easley
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The Agreement between the Chief Digital AI Office of the USDOD and Anduril is worth $100 million, and uses the latter's software 'Lattice Mesh' to expand the 'mesh' within the US military ecosystem. Anduril has stated that this will allow the delivery of critical data which will enable real-time generative AI solutions which fit specific military needs. https://defensescoop.com/2024/12/03/anduril-awarded-100m-deal-cdao-scale-edge-data-mesh-capabilities-ota/ Publication…
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The US Army has chosen to extend its relationship with Palantir for up to four years for use of its 'Vantage' system as its main data platform. The Army Data Platform uses Palantir software to process data and utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI), significantly enhancing surveillance capabilities. Palantir has been the main provider of this Platform since 2018. https://www.defensenews.com/land/2024/12/18/us-army-extends-palantirs-contract-for-its-data-harnessing-platform/ …
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The contract will run until 2031, and will provide the US Air Force with drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) which can serve multiple purposes, including mimicking enemy drones, data collection, and military strikes. These drones will enable enhanced surveillance by the US military. Firestorm will be using their pre-existing drone technology as well as developing drones with new capabilities. https://defence-blog.com/san-diego-based-firestorm-secures-major-us-air-force-deal/#…
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DroneAcharya, which has recently merged with drone technology start-up AVPL International, has been awarded a contract worth 1.87m Indian Rupees ($21, 660) by the Indian Ministry of Defence. The agreement involves hardware and training for the piloting of drones. This will enhance the Indian military's surveillance capabilities to use drones for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and monitoring. Drone Acharya's share prices rose by 4% after news of the Public-Private Partnership went…