Defence stories
Published exploit code is giving defenders days, not weeks, to patch, with 91% of public proof-of-concept vulnerabilities hit within 48 hours.
Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.
The trial is aimed at helping data centre operators avoid overheating and GPU downtime as AI workloads strain liquid-cooling systems.
It aims to cut downtime by telling plant operators not just that something is wrong, but which fault is likely and what to fix first.
CrowdStrike has identified a China-linked cyber campaign using agentic AI to conduct simultaneous intrusions against more than 200 organisations across at least 14 countries.
Defence and intelligence users can now query local text, audio and video with Gemini, without moving sensitive data outside their air-gapped perimeter.
Businesses can now trial quantum workloads in London as the room-temperature system is already being used for protein design and energy scheduling.
Governments and defence operators could gain tighter control over sensitive systems as the two groups target regulated customers with sovereign cloud services.
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
Industrial operators can now automate OT network maps, reducing compliance gaps and giving security teams a live view of machine connections.
Canadian manufacturers eyeing defence contracts may need stronger digital controls, as Sabre's event highlights cybersecurity, ERP and AI readiness.
Billions in long-term borrowing could lift drone makers and defence tech groups, while half a billion pounds is set aside for AI safety and skills.
UK firms moving AI into core operations are driving demand for testing and assurance, as QualityAI names Kenny Small to lead its business there.
The funding will help broaden rollout of Neurpac and advance PCM as network pressure and AI data volumes rise.
Staff would quit if the Southland space firm took on military work, as its chief executive refuses to set a formal policy despite growth and profitability.
Many agencies are still stuck in pilots, as Google's new government AI tools aim to tackle security, integration and classified search needs.
As AI workloads intensify, the module is being positioned to help data centre operators avoid cooling interruptions that could damage costly GPU hardware.
The tie-up could speed AI adoption among government and regulated firms by letting them keep search tools inside infrastructure they control.
Public sector and critical infrastructure users could face service disruption if AI systems fail without backup plans, Kinetic IT warns.
Defence buyers risk gaps if rugged computers are judged only on durability, with Getac warning that security must cover design, setup and maintenance.
