National Security stories
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
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Firgun’s debut quantum fund deal backs Canada’s Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight
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Australia’s Hypersonix has secured a NASA launch window in late February for DART AE, its debut hydrogen-fuelled hypersonic test flight.
Estimation-centric AI reshapes aerospace defence costs
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AI is reshaping aerospace and defence cost estimation, forcing leaders to pair rapid, data-driven planning with traceability and accountability.
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
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Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.
MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI
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UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.
Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse
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Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth
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QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 public sector observability award as governments battle cyber threats in complex hybrid IT estates.
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
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UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36’s Enduring Campaigns
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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer
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DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.
Ripjar appoints Matt Mills as Chief Executive Officer
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Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.
Cayosoft, XMS to bolster US War Department identity
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Cayosoft and XMS Solutions will overhaul identity systems for a US war agency, bolstering Zero Trust security across hybrid Microsoft environments.
CIQ advances Rocky Linux with NIST post-quantum step
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CIQ’s Rocky Linux NSS gains NIST CAVP for post-quantum ML-KEM and ML-DSA, marking key stride towards FIPS 140-3 cryptographic validation.
Celonis unveils new process intelligence push for defence
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Celonis launches a defence and security push, pitching process intelligence to boost military readiness, supply resilience and IT modernisation.
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
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AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
Nations race to sovereign encryption in quantum age
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As quantum computing looms, nations race to build sovereign cyber and post-quantum encryption to safeguard critical digital infrastructure.
NSA sets phased Zero Trust enforcement maturity plan
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NSA details phased Zero Trust enforcement to drive post-login checks, coordinated policy controls and deeper in-application behaviour analytics.
Kinetic IT reshapes leadership with key public hires
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Kinetic IT names Jeremy O'Donohue managing director for state government and critical infrastructure amid wider public sector reshuffle.