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DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals
Drones

DroneShield lands AUD $14.4m boost from defence deals

DroneShield wins new Western and Asia Pacific defence contracts worth AUD $14.4m, lifting its record revenue backlog into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
SEALSQ backs EeroQ in push for 'Quantum Made in USA'
Semiconductors

SEALSQ backs EeroQ in push for 'Quantum Made in USA'

SEALSQ makes first US quantum bet on EeroQ, backing helium-based chips in a 'Quantum Made in USA' push and USD $35 million plan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift
Data Protection

ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use
Physical Security

ATEN unveils secure KVM switches with 5K video for defence use

ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

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DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Drones

DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026
Firewalls

UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'
Data Protection

Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'

Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved 'shadow AI' to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard
Hybrid Cloud

SandboxAQ wins FedRAMP Ready for AQtive Guard

SandboxAQ's AQtive Guard wins FedRAMP Ready status, opening a clearer path into US federal AI and quantum cybersecurity projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop
Firewalls

Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop

Australia's critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.

By Nicole Henry • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms
Data Protection

AI-fuelled cyber-attacks set to surge against UK firms

UK firms face a 2026 surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks, as ransomware costs top USD $1 million and skills gaps leave basic defences exposed.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams
Malware

NZ cyber losses more than double amid email scams

New Zealand cyber losses hit NZD $12.4 million in Q3 2025, more than doubling as business email scams and high-value transfers surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal
Supply Chain

DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems
Data Analytics

digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems

Exeter's digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services
Data Protection

Six UK cyber startups join drive to shield key services

Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
Quantum Computing

Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region

Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia's Defence and national security sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
Surveillance

Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights

Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025