🇪🇺 Europe’s first pan-European angel network for #defencetech innovation is here: DAEN launched in Brussels with partners from 16 countries to boost cross-border investment in early-stage defence & security tech. By @EBAN_org

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Pentagon AI Speeds Warfare in Iran Strikes, Raising Questions of Accountability Palantir's Maven Smart System has consolidated military intelligence databases, reducing targeting decisions from months to minutes. Pentagon spending has surged to $1.3 billion.

Pentagon AI Speeds Warfare in Iran Strikes, Raising Questions of Accountability

#DefenceTech #AI #Pentagon #AusNews

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Britain bets on ceramic powerhouse to free itself from hypersonic material imports Defence Science and Technology Laboratory invests £350,000 in Cross Manufacturing to establish UK's first sovereign ceramic matrix composite production facility for hypersonic missiles.

Britain bets on ceramic powerhouse to free itself from hypersonic material imports

#DefenceTech #Hypersonics #UKDefence #Manufacturing #AusNews

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Canada’s National Research Council Acquires Bombardier Global 6500 for Advanced Defence Research and Development AviationNews – The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has officially acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft, serving as a cutting-edge, high-performance platform to accelerate research and development in the defence and dual-use technology sectors. The acquisition was unveiled during an event on March 9, 2026, at the NRC’s Ottawa hangar, attended by senior government officials, including the Minister of Industry and the Minister of National Defence.

#Bombardier #Global6500 #NRC #Aerospace #DefenceTech #Canada #AviationNews #RAndD #Innovation #MilitaryAviation

Pentagon Formally Blacklists Anthropic as AI Row Reaches Breaking Point The Pentagon has formally designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk over AI safeguards, marking an unprecedented government move against a US tech company.

Pentagon Formally Blacklists Anthropic as AI Row Reaches Breaking Point

#AI #DefenceTech #Anthropic #Pentagon #AusNews

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Pentagon Found a Loophole While OpenAI Maintained Its Military Ban Sources reveal Pentagon experimented with OpenAI models via Microsoft Azure while OpenAI maintained its military prohibition, raising questions about tech policy enforcement.

Pentagon Found a Loophole While OpenAI Maintained Its Military Ban

#OpenAI #Pentagon #ArtificialIntelligence #DefenceTech #AusNews

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DEFINE Accelerator

#Riihimäki's DEFINE Accelerator is a 3-month #startup #accelerator focused on scaling #defencetech, #security, and dual-use innovations. By Defence Innovation Network Finland

www.definefinland.fi/en/define-ac... #NordicMade #finlandtech #defencetech #cybersecurity

Drone technology is critical to Ukraine's fight against Russia Recent incursions into NATO territory and manpower shortages faced by the Ukrainian armed forces have accelerated advances in drone technology. No longer just complementary to traditional warfare, the...

In, #Riihimäki in Finland, a small place with fewer than 30K inhabitants, the Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE) is showcasing drone tech from 17 companies. By @euronews

www.euronews.com/2025/12/12/u... #NordicMade #finlandtech #defencetech

Inside Riihimäki: Finland’s emerging defence tech cluster Situated 69 kilometres north of Helsinki and 109 kilometres southeast of Tampere, Riihimäki was long defined by its railway junction

Inside #Riihimäki: Finland’s emerging #defencetech cluster. By Resilience Media

resiliencemedia.co/a-deep-dive-into-the-uni... #NordicMade #finlandtech

‘We can’t build it all ourselves’: Saab opens up to defence tech startups Saab’s CTO Peter Bedoire on peace-time defence tech, increased budgets and the defence prime's startup strategy to fill the prime’s capability gaps.

#eastswedentech #defence prime @Saab lays out its startup strategy. By @MimiBilling via @Siftedeu

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HoloLens Finds a New Mission After Failing on the Battlefield Microsoft's HoloLens has a new military life in remote cargo inspections, after its costly $22bn battlefield IVAS programme was handed to Anduril.

HoloLens Finds a New Mission After Failing on the Battlefield

#HoloLens #AugmentedReality #DefenceTech #Microsoft #Anduril #AusNews

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Pentagon Eyes Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk in AI Procurement Shift The US Pentagon is moving to designate AI firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk, with potential flow-on effects for Australian defence AI procurement.

Pentagon Eyes Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk in AI Procurement Shift

#AUKUS #ArtificialIntelligence #DefenceTech #Anthropic #AusPol #AusNews

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Inside the Nordic defence tech spending spree: Record startup funding meets big prime partnerships Four years into the Ukraine war, Nordic defence spending is surging, pulling startups into defence and space as the region races to close capability gaps.

Inside the Nordic #defencetech spending spree. @MimiBilling @Siftedeu spoke to Saab's CTO Petter Bedoire, STARK's Johannes Arlt Bjerrehøj, ICEYE's Seppo Aaltonen & NestAI's Peter Sarlin on the Nordic ecosystem, the strengths & what is missing

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Inside the Nordic defence tech spending spree: Record startup funding meets big prime partnerships Four years into the Ukraine war, Nordic defence spending is surging, pulling startups into defence and space as the region races to close capability gaps.

Inside the Nordic #defencetech spending spree: Record startup funding meets big prime partnerships. By @Siftedeu

sifted.eu/articles/inside-the-nord... #NordicMade

Defence ‘top of the agenda’ for Denmark’s sovereign LP fund Denmark’s sovereign fund EIFO is one of Europe’s most active LPs

🇩🇰 #cphftw sovereign LP fund, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (@Eifo_fond), has its sights set on backing more VC funds investing in #defencetech. By @Siftedeu

sifted.eu/articles/defence-agenda-... #NordicMade #NordicVC

DRDO Develops SWaDeS: Portable Device That Turns Seawater into Drinking Water for Soldiers India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SWaDeS, a new hand-operated water purification device that can convert seawater into safe drinking water. Designed for soldiers deployed in remote coastal and island regions, the system can be operated manually or powered by an engine, ensuring reliability even without electricity. The lightweight and portable device enhances troop self-sufficiency, reduces logistical dependence, and strengthens operational readiness in harsh environments—another step forward in India’s defence innovation and Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

DRDO develops SWaDeS 💧
A hand-operated device that converts seawater into drinking water for soldiers—manual or engine powered for remote operations.

#DRDO #IndianArmy #DefenceTech

Defence ‘top of the agenda’ for Denmark’s sovereign LP fund Denmark’s sovereign fund EIFO is one of Europe’s most active LPs

🇩🇰 Denmark’s sovereign LP fund, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (@Eifo_fond), has its sights set on backing a lot more VC funds investing in #defencetech. By @Sifted

sifted.eu/articles/defence-agenda-... #NordicMade #dkstartups #cphftw #AARsome #NextNord

The British Army is deploying AI capable radios, headsets and tablets that stream live battlefield data to soldiers. Supporters call it essential modernisation. Critics warn of risks as AI becomes embedded in warfare.

#UKArmy #AIWarfare #DefenceTech

The Indian Army has begun using 3D printing technology to construct high-altitude shelters, allowing faster deployment in extreme terrains. This innovative approach reduces construction time, cuts costs, and minimizes the need for heavy logistics in remote border areas. By using locally sourced materials and automated construction, the technology enhances troop comfort and operational readiness while showcasing India’s growing strength in defence innovation and self-reliance

UNSTOPPABLE 🇮🇳🪖
Indian Army now uses 3D printing to build high-altitude shelters — faster, cheaper, and with minimal effort. A big leap in defence innovation.

#IndianArmy #DefenceTech #3DPrinting #AtmanirbharBharat #IndiaStrong

China showcased a major advance in military drone technology, broadcasting footage of a single operator controlling a swarm of more than 200 fixed-wing drones.

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#China #MilitaryDrones #DeccanFounders #AIDrivenSystem #DefenceTech

Windracers ULTRA Drone Reaches 2,000km Range With Heavy Payload Capability Aviation News – British drone manufacturer Windracers has announced that its heavy-lift ULTRA unmanned aircraft can now fly up to 2,000km while carrying a 200kg payload, significantly extending its operational reach. The milestone strengthens the aircraft’s role across defence, humanitarian, research, and civil cargo missions. The announcement was made at the Windracers LAUNCH 2026 event in central London, where CEO Simon Muderack outlined the company’s latest configuration for the dual-use platform.

#AviationNews #Drones #UAS #Windracers #UnmannedAviation #AirCargo #DefenceTech #HumanitarianAid #DroneTechnology #UKAviation

Indian Defence Ministry Awards $12 Million Anti-Drone Deal to Indrajaal

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#Indrajaal #IndianDefence #AntiDrone #CounterDrone #AIDefence #SkyOS #MilitaryTechnology #IndianArmy #IndianNavy #DefenceContracts #AutonomousSystems #DroneSecurity #MakeInIndia #DefenceTech

Who will IPO in 2026? Here are Europe’s next candidates Sifted spoke to the tech startups across Europe that could be considering a public listing in the near future.

💸 Who will #IPO in 2026? Here are Europe’s tech candidates incl #helyes satellite developer @iceye_global. By @Siftedeu

https://sifted.eu/articles/europe-ipo-candidates-2026 #NordicMade #defencetech

7/ We are seeing the rise of the "Garrison Economy." Capital is choosing IP over Installs and Steel over Screens. The era of consumer tech dominance hasn't died, but its monopoly on Indian innovation is officially over. #DefenceTech #Startups #VentureCapital #CoreEL

Les Gripen bientôt capables de frappes en profondeur ! L'armée de l'air suédoise accélère l'intégration du missile de croisière TAURUS KEPD-350 sur ses avions de combat Saab JAS-39 Gripen, marquant un tournant dans les capacités de frappe à longue portée ...

Le Gripen change de dimension : frappes en profondeur en vue, autonomie et crédibilité boostées. Un chasseur qu’on sous-estimait. Saab frappe juste. www.avianews.ch/post/les-gri... #Space #Science #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #MilitaryAviation #Gripen #DeepStrike #DefenceTech

The top VC predictions for Europe in 2026 Europe’s VCs expect an influx of Chinese tech into industrial segments in Europe, a defence bubble burst and opportunities for angel investors next year

💰 A handful of Europe's leading VCs peer into their crystal balls to predict what's on the cards for 2026 👀By @Siftedeu

https://sifted.eu/articles/vc-predictions-2026-europe #NordicMade #NordicVC #defencetech

#ShieldAI, a San Diego-based #defencetech startup, has seen significant success with its #VBAT #surveillancedrone, particularly in #Ukraine where it has been used to identify Russian targets. The company’s new CEO, Gary Steele, aims to capitalise on this momentum by scaling the business and…

Bengaluru-based Digantara secured $50 million in Series B funding to boost its space surveillance technology and global expansion.

#Digantara #SpaceTech #Aerospace #DefenceTech #deccanfounders

Finnish startup SEATOM selected for NATO DIANA programme, receives €100K funding - ArcticStartup Porvoo-headquartered SEATOM has been selected for NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) 2026 programme, joining the Operations

🇫🇮 #helyes #startup #SEATOM selected for @NATO DIANA accelerator program, receives €100K funding. By @arcticstartup

https://arcticstartup.com/seatom-joins-nato-diana-2026/ #NordicMade #defencetech

Thales Unveils Sonar 76Nano Prototype

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#Thales #Sonar76Nano #NavalTechnology #DefenceTech #UnderwaterWarfare #AcousticDetection #UUV #SubseaSurveillance #AIinDefence #MaritimeSecurity #RoyalNavy #NATO