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China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

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China-linked TA416 returns to spying on European diplomats and later expands attacks to Middle Eastern government targets after Iran conflict.
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Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

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Canada's budget law unlocks housing, tax and banking changes, including a productivity super-deduction, stablecoin rules and faster rail planning.
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Feds backs Edmonton defence technology with CAD $6.1M

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Canada invests in Edmonton defence projects as Wyvern, the University of Alberta and Cando aim to boost supply chains and innovation.
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DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

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DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.
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Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics

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Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
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EclecticIQ unveils doctrine-led cyber intel platform

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EclecticIQ launches Defence TIP, a doctrine-aligned cyber intel platform tailored for NATO, US military and coalition defense workflows.
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Ottawa commits CAD $900m to boost defence innovation

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Canada is investing over $900M in NRC defence R&D, backing drones, aerospace, quantum tech and biomedical countermeasures.
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B.C. startup drone swarm tech wants to target wildfires faster

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From fire-ravaged British Columbia to NATO defence, FireSwarm is betting ultra-heavy drone swarms can transform fires and frontline rescues.
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Quantum, cloud and cyber take shape in Canadian defence plan

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Canada is weaving cyber and quantum tech into its defence plan, betting on research strength despite gaps in sovereign cloud capacity.
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QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth

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QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
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Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers

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Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.
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Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
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Canada launches CAD $244.2m DI Assist defence scheme

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Canada commits CAD $244.2m to new DI Assist scheme, backing SMEs to develop defence and dual-use tech and bolster its industrial base.
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Explainer: Undersea cables quietly powering the AI revolution

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Undersea fibre-optic cables, carrying 95% of international internet traffic, are expanding rapidly to support soaring AI and cloud computing data demands.
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NATO backs Avivo's universal blood tech in DIANA 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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NATO selects Vancouver's Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
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AI reshapes skills in tech, finance & healthcare by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform skills across tech, finance, and healthcare, requiring new expertise in data quality, trust, and ethical governance, says OpenText.
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Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.
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How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
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Icertis acquires Dioptra to boost AI-driven contract automation

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Icertis has acquired AI startup Dioptra to enhance its contract intelligence platform with advanced automation and risk review tools for legal teams.
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Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.