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China unveils a new aircraft capable of deploying hundreds of drones simultaneously

China has unveiled the world’s first aerial aircraft carrier capable of deploying hundreds of automated drones instantly. The high-altitude mothership, Jiu Tian SS-UAV – an aerial aircraft carrier – is scheduled for its inaugural test flight in June 2025, according to…

Spyware able to access phone audio and cameras for data ‘of use to China’, NCSC warns

Security agencies in the UK and allied countries have warned members of the Uyghur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities that they may be targeted by newly discovered variants of spyware. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has joined its counterparts…

Chinese microchips could “immobilise London”, MPs have been told

The former head of MI6 has warned MPs that China could “immobilise London” by switching off Britain’s traffic lights, due to Chinese companies controlling so much critical technology in the UK. Sir Richard Dearlove, the former chief of the Secret…

US warns allies not to use Chinese satellites for civilian communications systems

The United States is urging other countries to avoid doing business with Chinese satellite companies amid fears that such contracts fuel military development and help Beijing gather sensitive intelligence from allies. A leaked memo from the US State Department warned…

Trump’s Greatest Fear: China’s ascending competitiveness in technology

A significant driver of Trump’s doctrine is China’s growing economic power and its increasing competency in technology according to political analyst Dr. Piet Croukamp

Mounting concerns over DeepSeek’s national security threat and alleged US IP theft

Defence and technology experts have warned that the artificial intelligence app may posed a threat to the US despite claims by the President Donald Trump stating that DeepSeek’s development was a “wake-up” call for the US.

Russia is selling uranium mines to China

Russia has reportedly sold its stakes in certain Kazakh uranium deposits to Chinese-owned companies, marking a significant shift in the global uranium market. The development involves Kazakhstan’s nuclear resources company, Kazatomprom, and Russia’s Rosatom transferring interests to Chinese entities. Kazatomprom,…

Is Trump committed to NATO?

Donald Trump will remain committed to Nato when he becomes the next US President according to one of Britain’s most senior former defence chiefs.

Urgent call for enhanced space rules and US-China-Russia diplomatic reset

Ambassador Holliday called for the re-establishment of robust diplomatic networks to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts in space.

Offer Putin “graceful exit” from Ukraine war

Adm Mike Hewitt: If we don’t create an exit strategy for Putin, we’re not going to find an end state to the war in Ukraine.