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DEFINTEL covers cyber defence, secure communications, intelligence technology, cyber warfare, critical-infrastructure protection and security-relevant dual-use systems. Reporting focuses on defence and intelligence developments where cybersecurity or secure digital technology is central, with attention to operational relevance, evidence, oversight and responsible innovation.

Zone 5, a defense startup, has unveiled its new drone interceptor prototype named "Eclipse," designed to counter high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats. This development was showcased for the first time at the Association of the...
MARTAC has integrated SEA.AI's machine vision technology into its unmanned surface vessels (USVs), enhancing their situational awareness capabilities. This integration allows USVs to classify maritime contacts in real time at the sensor level, enabling autonomous operations...
The Pentagon is advancing its strategy to enhance the American drone industrial base, aiming to produce hundreds of thousands of drones in the coming year. This initiative, however, is not merely about increasing inventory; it emphasizes...

Teledyne FLIR Defense unveils Ranger R10-3DX compact radar for counter-UAS operations

Teledyne FLIR Defense has introduced the Ranger R10-3DX, a compact radar system designed specifically for counter-unmanned aerial system (CUAS) operations. This new technology aims...

Overland AI secures $20 million contract to produce fully autonomous ground vehicles for U.S. Marine Corps

Overland AI has secured a $20 million contract to produce fully autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs) for the U.S. Marine Corps, marking a significant advancement...

U.S. Navy issues Sources Sought Notice for SSN(X) next-generation submarine manufacturing capabilities

The U.S. Navy has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the SSN(X) program, signaling a significant step towards the development of its next-generation nuclear-powered...

Army’s FUZE innovation hub targets complex acquisition challenges for FY27 to enhance tech deployment

In a strategic pivot aimed at enhancing military technology deployment, the U.S. Army's FUZE innovation hub is preparing to tackle more complex acquisition challenges...

Coast Guard orders four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for $248 million to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities

In a significant move to enhance its maritime surveillance capabilities, the U.S. Coast Guard has placed an order for four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, valued...

Exail unveils Neptis uncrewed maritime surveillance system with advanced command-and-control capabilities

Exail has unveiled its Neptis uncrewed maritime surveillance system at the Euronaval press tour, integrating Oryx-family uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with advanced command-and-control capabilities....

DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative advances four organizations to final testing stage for utility-scale quantum computing

Four organizations have advanced to the final stage of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), which aims to assess...

US withdrawal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford highlights need for enhanced base defenses against drone threats

In a significant operational shift, the United States has withdrawn a dozen B-1 Lancer bombers from RAF Fairford in southern England, a move prompted...

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