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Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion
Network Security

Defence private 5G spending nears USD $2.5 billion

Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

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Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment
Surveillance

Maven backs Applied AGI with GBP £3m defence investment

Britain's defence AI sector is drawing fresh capital as Applied AGI plans to hire engineers and expand computing capacity after a £3 million round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Maven leads GBP £3 million investment in Applied AGI
Surveillance

Maven leads GBP £3 million investment in Applied AGI

Fresh funding will help Applied AGI expand its engineering team and commercial reach as demand rises for secure defence AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Half of New Zealand agencies miss email security bar
Phishing

Half of New Zealand agencies miss email security bar

Spoofed emails could still reach public servants and citizens, as 50% of more than 200 New Zealand agencies have not met the DMARC standard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer
Digital Transformation

HackerOne names Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer

The hire underscores a sector-wide scramble to attract staff who can bridge artificial intelligence tools and human-led security work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration
Robotics

Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration

Operational advantage will hinge on linking new tools with existing networks, as Telent warns data and infrastructure gaps can blunt AI gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
UK IT firms eye defence growth as confidence rises
Supply Chain

UK IT firms eye defence growth as confidence rises

A Barclays survey found 62 per cent of IT and telecoms firms expect more defence work, but skills and funding gaps still hinder growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
India's drone makers race to scale for military orders
Supply Chain

India's drone makers race to scale for military orders

India's defence drone sector is expanding as manufacturers add more capacity, and government procurement supports locally developed unmanned systems nationwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Paninian unveils Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine plan
Robotics

Paninian unveils Yantur 4.5 kN turbofan engine plan

Funding is being sought to take India's first privately developed 4.5 kN turbofan from design into testing for a long-range missile platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector
Data Protection

Phoenix Software completes shift to UK public sector

The move sharpens service for councils, the NHS and schools as the group splits public and private sector operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users
Disaster Recovery

UK Connect named Amazon Leo reseller for business users

Business users in hard-to-reach sites will gain a new satellite option as UK Connect widens its managed network offer with Amazon Leo.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Data Analytics

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer

The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech
Manufacturing

Hexigone secures GBP £1.2 million to scale corrosion tech

Support from a defence-backed seed fund will help Hexigone expand abroad as its lower-toxicity corrosion tech targets ships, rigs and industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services
Digital Transformation

Adyen wins GOV.UK Pay deal for 1,000 public services

About 1,000 councils, police and armed forces services will move from Stripe as the government adds pay by bank options on GOV.UK Pay.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Company-X wins defence award for Navy VR diver training
EdTech

Company-X wins defence award for Navy VR diver training

The award highlights safer, repeatable rescue drills for Navy divers and may help Company-X sell simulation technology to overseas defence customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Roke launches Works with Roke defence partner scheme
Robotics

Roke launches Works with Roke defence partner scheme

The badge could ease procurement by proving third-party kit has been tested to work with Roke systems, reducing integration risk for defence buyers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays
Data Protection

Singapore phishing drill cuts clicks as training pays

Repeated phishing training helped cut Singapore staff click rates to 7.4% from 17%, despite more than 8,500 fake emails sent.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026