National Security
Safe Pro Group Partners with U.S. Government Prime Contractor on AI Battlefield Intelligence Solutions
Safe Pro Group has entered a master teaming agreement to develop AI-powered air and ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Government, following successful demonstrations of its threat detection technology.
Miami-Dade County Honors Rafael Donadío for Cybersecurity Leadership and Technological Sovereignty
Rafael Donadío received a Certificate of Recognition from Miami-Dade County for his work in cybersecurity, including protecting public schools and government infrastructure, highlighting the importance of technological sovereignty for national security.
SPARC AI Expands Distribution in Ukraine with New Partnership Involving National Guard Drone Training
SPARC AI Inc. partners with a Ukrainian National Guard member to broaden its distribution network for GPS-free target acquisition systems in the world's most operationally relevant electronic warfare environment.
Safe Pro Group Launches NODE-X AI Edge Processor for Military Drone Threat Detection
Safe Pro Group has commercially launched its NODE-X AI edge processor, which uses drone footage to detect battlefield threats in real-time without connectivity, representing a significant advancement in military intelligence capabilities.
Sekur Private Data Partners with Quaestor Federal Consulting to Form National Security Team
Sekur Private Data Ltd. has partnered with Quaestor Federal Consulting to establish the Sekur National Security Team, integrating Swiss-hosted secure communications technology into U.S. national security operations to address critical challenges in secure digital media communication.
D-Wave's Advantage2 Quantum Computer Now Operational for U.S. Government Applications Through Davidson Technologies Partnership
D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Davidson Technologies have made the Advantage2 quantum computer available for U.S. government applications, marking a significant step in accelerating quantum computing adoption for national defense and mission-critical challenges.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls Accelerate Western Supply Chain Independence Efforts
China's expansion of rare earth export controls highlights Western vulnerability in critical mineral supply chains, prompting companies like Ucore Rare Metals to develop domestic processing capabilities to reduce dependence on Chinese dominance.
Western Star Resources Acquires Nevada Tungsten Project Amid U.S. Critical Minerals Push
Western Star Resources' acquisition of the past-producing Rowland tungsten project in Nevada positions the company to potentially help rebuild domestic supply chains for a mineral critical to national security, with the U.S. currently dependent on imports for 85% of its tungsten needs.
Stell Engineering Secures $5.8M Space RCO Contract for Advanced Systems Integration Software
Stell Engineering has been awarded a $5.8 million Space RCO contract to deploy enhanced systems integration software that will accelerate the development and deployment of complex space systems for national security missions.
Trilogy Metals CEO Discusses Ambler Road Development and Strategic Mineral Importance
Trilogy Metals CEO Tony Giardini detailed the significance of the Ambler Access Project in Alaska and its role in accessing critical minerals essential for the economy and national security.
BIO CEO Warns U.S. Could Lose Biotech Leadership to China Within Two Years
GeoVax Labs calls for urgent policy action following Biotechnology Innovation Organization CEO John Crowley's warning that China could overtake U.S. biotech leadership within two years, highlighting the need for vaccine platform diversity, onshoring manufacturing, and protecting immunocompromised populations.
$37.5 Million Grant Program Launches to Strengthen US Infectious Disease Management
NETEC has announced a $37.5 million grant program to enhance high-consequence infectious disease management capabilities across 75 US healthcare facilities, addressing critical gaps in national health security.
Retired Military Leaders Advocate for Renewable Energy Funding in Defense Budgets
A coalition of retired senior military officers is pushing for renewable energy investments to be classified as defense expenditures, arguing that climate threats and energy security constitute legitimate national security concerns.
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Partners with U.S. Defense Advisory Firm to Expand Market Reach
Critical Infrastructure Technologies has signed a confidentiality agreement with Pathfinder Ventures to explore strategic collaboration in U.S. and allied defense markets, marking a significant step in expanding its autonomous communications technology into North American defense and security sectors.
Stuart Piltch Launches National Security Award to Cultivate Next Generation of Defense Innovators
The Stuart Piltch Award for National Security seeks undergraduate students' innovative technology solutions to address evolving national security challenges while balancing civil liberties.
U.S. Explores $5 Billion Critical Minerals Fund as Alaska Projects Gain Strategic Importance
The U.S. government is considering a $5 billion critical minerals fund to address supply chain vulnerabilities while Alaska mining projects like Trilogy Metals' Upper Kobuk developments position the state as a key domestic source for copper, cobalt and other strategic metals essential for national security and clean energy transition.
Federal Policy Shifts Position Trilogy Metals as Key Player in U.S. Copper Security Strategy
Recent White House tariffs and Interior Department critical minerals designation are reshaping the domestic copper landscape, positioning Trilogy Metals' Alaska projects at the intersection of national security and economic policy.
GeoVax Aligns Vaccine Pipeline with U.S. Global Health Strategy, Emphasizing Pandemic Preparedness
GeoVax Labs supports the new America First Global Health Strategy, highlighting how its vaccine development programs and manufacturing innovations address national security priorities while advancing global health security.
SuperCom Secures Germany's National Electronic Monitoring Contract in Major Market Shift
SuperCom Ltd. has won Germany's national electronic monitoring contract, displacing a long-standing vendor and signaling a significant shift in the European security technology market with implications for public safety and the company's global expansion.
Alaska's Mineral Resources Gain Strategic Importance Amid China Export Restrictions
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources' historic visit to Alaska highlights bipartisan recognition of the state's critical mineral potential as China's export restrictions transform domestic resource development into a national security imperative.
Maryland Political Landscape Shifts as Hershey Considers Gubernatorial Run Amid National Guard Debate
Maryland faces significant political developments including a potential Republican gubernatorial challenge, controversy over federal troop deployment in Baltimore, and ongoing government accountability issues that could reshape state policies.
Critical Metals Corp Secures Rare Earth Offtake Agreement with Ucore to Reduce Western Dependence on China
Critical Metals Corp has signed a letter of intent to supply rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez Project to Ucore's processing facilities, advancing Western efforts to establish an independent rare earth supply chain and address national security concerns.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. Secures $18.4 Million in Defense Funding to Advance Rare Earth Oxide Production
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. receives significant Department of Defense funding to bolster domestic production of rare earth oxides, marking a strategic move towards reducing reliance on foreign sources for materials critical to national security.
Red Cat Holdings Backs White House Initiative for Drone Industry Reform and National Security
Red Cat Holdings Inc. supports White House executive orders aimed at bolstering the U.S. drone industry and national security, highlighting the readiness of its secure, AI-integrated aerial systems for wider deployment.
Stuart Piltch Launches National Award to Encourage Student Innovation in National Security and Emerging Tech
The Stuart Piltch Award for National Security invites undergraduate students to explore the intersection of emerging technologies and national security, fostering a new generation of thinkers to address future challenges.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. Secures $18.4 Million from Department of Defense to Bolster National Security
The Department of Defense's additional funding to Ucore Rare Metals Inc. underscores a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign-sourced critical minerals essential for U.S. military operations.
Knightscope Joins Palantir FedStart Program to Enhance Federal Security Solutions
Knightscope's partnership with Palantir through the FedStart program marks a significant step towards deploying AI-driven security technologies in U.S. federal markets, highlighting the growing role of robotics and AI in national defense and public safety.
New Edition of 'Chinese Espionage: Operations and Tactics' Sheds Light on China's Global Intelligence Operations
Nicholas Eftimiades' updated book provides an in-depth analysis of China's extensive espionage activities, highlighting the significant threat they pose to U.S. security and business interests.
Hexagon US Federal Streamlines Operations with HS3 Business Divestiture to B&A
Hexagon US Federal's divestiture of its HS3 business to B&A marks a strategic shift towards focusing on advanced technology solutions for national security and government missions.
American Battery Materials Seeks $40.75 Million Grant to Boost U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain
American Battery Materials, Inc. has applied for a significant grant under the Defense Production Act to enhance the U.S. supply chain for critical minerals like lithium and magnesium, highlighting the strategic importance of reducing foreign dependency for national security.