Ericsson’s latest move feels like one of those quiet but deeply consequential shifts in the telecom ecosystem, the sort that doesn’t make a loud splash but sends a long ripple through how operators expose, monetize, and industrialize their networks. The company has struck a strategic partnership with LotusFlare—complete with a minority investment—to strengthen the emerging … [Read more...] about Ericsson and LotusFlare Forge a High-Impact Alliance to Accelerate Network API Monetization
AeroVironment Expands AV_Halo With CORTEX and MENTOR, Fusing Intelligence, OSINT, and Immersive Training Into One Mission Ecosystem
AeroVironment’s newest expansion of the AV_Halo platform feels like one of those moments where several strands of modern warfare—intelligence fusion, open-source analytics, simulation, and autonomous decision support—finally snap together into a single, coherent system. The introduction of **AV_Halo CORTEX** and **AV_Halo MENTOR** pushes the architecture beyond … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Expands AV_Halo With CORTEX and MENTOR, Fusing Intelligence, OSINT, and Immersive Training Into One Mission Ecosystem
Cognyte Wins $5M Contract to Power Tactical SIGINT for Major EMEA Military Intelligence Agency
Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT) has secured a new deal worth roughly $5 million with a Tier-1 military intelligence organization in the EMEA region, replacing the previous vendor after a competitive assessment. The decision hinged on Cognyte’s more advanced capabilities, adaptability in the field, and its established track record working with high-security clients. The … [Read more...] about Cognyte Wins $5M Contract to Power Tactical SIGINT for Major EMEA Military Intelligence Agency
Huawei Africa Night 2025: Vision for “New Africa” or Blueprint for Dependency?
At Huawei CONNECT 2025, the side event branded Huawei Africa Night 2025 carried the grandiose theme “All Intelligence for New Africa.” More than 500 attendees, including government officials, partners, and industry figures, gathered for what was framed as a milestone moment in Africa’s so-called digital leap. Yet beneath the polished speeches and glossy presentations, the … [Read more...] about Huawei Africa Night 2025: Vision for “New Africa” or Blueprint for Dependency?
Longeye Raises $5M to Bring AI-Powered Investigations to Law Enforcement
Longeye, a startup building AI-powered investigative tools for law enforcement and the justice system, has announced the close of a $5 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism Fund. The company also revealed that its platform is already operational with the Redmond Police Department in Washington, where detectives used it to surface previously … [Read more...] about Longeye Raises $5M to Bring AI-Powered Investigations to Law Enforcement
Jared Kushner’s Bid for Electronic Arts: Soft Power, FIFA Politics, and the Israel Question
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former White House advisor, is reportedly in advanced talks through his investment fund Affinity Partners to acquire Electronic Arts (EA), the $50 billion gaming giant behind FIFA, The Sims, and other cultural staples. The deal, said to be structured with backing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and heavyweight … [Read more...] about Jared Kushner’s Bid for Electronic Arts: Soft Power, FIFA Politics, and the Israel Question
U.S. Preparations to Overthrow the Maduro Regime
The tempo of U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and South Atlantic has shifted beyond what can be explained by counter-narcotics missions alone. In recent weeks, Washington has deployed a formidable naval presence off Venezuela’s coast, conducted multiple strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels, and readied Special Operations forces for potential missions with a … [Read more...] about U.S. Preparations to Overthrow the Maduro Regime
Qatar Buys Influence Through AI Infrastructure: QIA–Blue Owl $3B Data Center Deal
Qatar Investment Authority’s latest move with Blue Owl Capital is not just another infrastructure deal, it is a textbook case of how Qatar buys influence under the veneer of global investment. By anchoring itself inside the heart of the cloud and AI transformation boom, QIA positions itself at the nexus of the technologies that underpin national security, digital sovereignty, … [Read more...] about Qatar Buys Influence Through AI Infrastructure: QIA–Blue Owl $3B Data Center Deal
Israel’s Strategic Position Beyond Public Opinion
It is tempting to reduce modern conflicts to battles of perception, as though the ultimate arbiter of war were hashtags and soundbites. But to treat Israel’s struggle in 2025 as a “public opinion war” is to mistake the noise for the substance. Israel’s reality is that it is winning the actual war—the one fought in tunnels, skies, and borders. The attrition of Hamas in Gaza, the … [Read more...] about Israel’s Strategic Position Beyond Public Opinion
Poland’s Calculated Bet: Bolstering Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Capabilities
When Russian drones pierce Polish airspace, the shock is not just in the buzzing hum above the border towns—it is in the realization that Russia is deliberately testing NATO’s edge. For Poland, which has become the alliance’s eastern bulwark, the question is not whether Moscow’s drones were a “mistake” or not. The question is how to stop them from happening again, especially if … [Read more...] about Poland’s Calculated Bet: Bolstering Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Capabilities