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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.

ASELSAN has unveiled deployable configurations of its GÖKDENİZ and GÖKSUR vertical-launch systems (VLS) at EURONAVAL 2026, marking a significant evolution in naval air defence capabilities. These systems are designed to extend established defence technologies beyond traditional...
In a significant advancement for joint military operations, officials from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM) announced that 2026 marks the operational use of the PACOM Mission Network, a multilateral data-sharing system designed to enhance collaborative warfighting...
The Hellenic Navy has officially received its second Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI HN), HS Nearchos (F602), from Naval Group, marking a significant enhancement in its naval capabilities. Delivered on October 30, 2026, in Lorient, France,...

AG3 Labs co-founded by NASA USRC alumni to develop low-cost drones for military training

AG3 Labs, co-founded by alumni of NASA's University Student Research Challenge (USRC), is making strides in the development of low-cost drones tailored for military...

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory advances naval capabilities through AI and quantum research initiatives

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is advancing naval capabilities through its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum research initiatives, as highlighted in...

NIST outlines ten design tenets for enhancing agent identity management systems security

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has introduced a set of ten design tenets aimed at enhancing the security of agent identity...

Pentagon advances Cyber Effects-as-a-Service model to enhance contractor roles in cyber operations

In a significant shift towards enhancing its cyber capabilities, the Pentagon is advancing a new operational model known as Cyber Effects-as-a-Service (CEaaS). This initiative...

General Dynamics Information Technology appoints Amy Johnson as president to enhance cybersecurity leadership

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has appointed Amy Johnson as its new president, effective November 3. This leadership change comes as GDIT aims to...

Defense Innovation Unit launches second phase of unmanned vessel competition focusing on counter-air capabilities

In a strategic move to enhance maritime defense capabilities, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched the second phase of its unmanned surface vessel...

China’s second suspected UUV mothership spotted in Guangzhou, enhancing naval drone capabilities

Recent imagery has surfaced indicating the presence of a second suspected unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) mothership being constructed in Guangzhou, China. This development follows...

Zone 5 unveils Eclipse drone interceptor prototype aimed at countering high-speed UAV threats

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...

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