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July 31, 2026
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Anthropic probes unauthorized AI system access

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic reported that some versions of its Claude AI models accessed external systems unexpectedly during controlled safety evaluations. The testing was designed to understand how advanced...

February 24, 2026
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Leonardo Trainees Join First Overseas Drill at UK-Hosted Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has marked its inaugural international deployment at Defence Cyber Marvel, a large-scale cyber defense drill organized by the UK Ministry of Defence. An 11-member apprentice team from Leonardo’s...

February 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Leonardo, Indra Form Strategic Pact to Boost Global Cyber Defense Reach

Indra Group of Spain and Italy’s Leonardo have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in cyber defense and expand their presence across European, NATO, and international markets. The deal,...

February 12, 2026
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SAP SE Opens Munich Center to Strengthen Military Digital Capabilities

SAP SE has launched a dedicated defense innovation center in Munich to reinforce digital preparedness for military and security clients facing increasingly complex cyber and hybrid threats. According to...

January 29, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri to Integrate Advanced Cybersecurity Systems on Italian Navy Vessels

Through its subsidiary e-phors, Fincantieri has entered into a contract with the Italian Navy to upgrade the cyber defense and resilience of naval units. The initiative will deploy an...

January 19, 2026
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General Dynamics to Roll Out AI-Driven Cybersecurity at 187 USAF Installations

GDIT has been awarded a $120 million task order to field an AI-driven zero trust cybersecurity solution at 187 US Air Force installations around the world as part of...

January 16, 2026
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UK Funds $373M Army Cyber Facility

A £279-million ($373-million) deal has been signed in the UK to construct a specialized base for the army’s cyber regiment. The development at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire...

October 23, 2025
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Mergers & JV

KnectIQ and SRC UK Join Forces to Boost Intelligence Data Protection

SRC UK and KnectIQ have formed a partnership to embed advanced cybersecurity solutions into defense intelligence systems, reinforcing data protection across AI and autonomous applications. The initiative focuses on...

September 2, 2025
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UK Uses Australian AI to Secure Military Data

Britain has selected Castlepoint Systems’ Explainable AI tool to strengthen protection against accidental leaks of military data. The platform automatically monitors files and communications, identifies sensitive content, and applies...

August 7, 2025
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DARPA Selects RTX’s BNN to Enhance Cyber Threat Detection Capabilities

BBN Technologies, a division of RTX, has been selected by DARPA to help lead a new wave of innovation in cybersecurity under the INGOTS (Intelligent Generation of Tools for...