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The Irish government on Friday vowed to tackle the problem of drones after a series of incursions forced the closure of Dublin Airport, the country's busiest, on six occasions since the start of the year.

Four members served on the 2018 National Defense Strategy Commission, which defense hawks in Congress wielded to argue for higher military budgets.

It might be a stretch to describe Gen. Wayne Eyre as a modern Cassandra. Still, over the latter half of 2022, Canada's top military commander delivered — in public and before House of Commons committees — increasingly stark warnings about the future geopolitical landscape, where the war between Russia and Ukraine could go and the intentions of other disruptive international actors, such as China.

Details on Starshield are light, but the company says the new unit will initially focus on Earth observation and communication capabilities.

December 1, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, alongside Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Compton-Stanstead, and Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, will provide an update on the future of the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté Armoury (Belvédère Street Armoury) and William Street Armoury. What:  Media are invited to attend the announcement on next steps for Primary Reserve infrastructure in Sherbrooke. When:  9 a.m. EST, December 2, 2022. Media are requested to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Where:  Outdoors in front of the William Street Armoury at 315 William Street, Sherbrooke.  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/12/minister-anand-to-announce-next-steps-for-national-defence-infrastructure-in-sherbrooke.html

The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program has launched four new challenges under its Competitive Projects element. These new challenges cover a wide scope of Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) needs including the Arctic domain, cognitive radio communications, human autonomy teaming, and just-in-time resupply of common medical equipment and devices in austere environments. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply to: Land to sea with low GHGs: Arctic eco-safe transit of personnel and cargo from ship to shore Loud and clear: Assured naval radio communications in complex electromagnetic environments Best of both worlds: Human autonomy teaming for effective decision making Under pressure: Just-in-time medical resupply in austere environments

Webinar presentation: https://455299.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/455299/CMMC%20Roadmap%20and%20how%20Exostar%20can%20help%2010_26_2022.pdf Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEyzrvKv0os

Along with investments in directed-energy and hypersonics, the strategy would make U.S. a '€œfast-follower'€ in artificial intelligence and autonomy.

Better science and technology solutions for a safer future – New challenges launched by the Canadian Safety and Security Program The Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) has recently launched eight new challenges under the theme of Building robust safety and security capabilities through science and technology (S&T). These challenges aim to help address Canada's existing and emerging threats and risks in areas such as: Improving community resilience and responder capabilities Looking for better ways to verify and manage the identities of individuals Improving border security Enhancing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) capabilities and responses Countering the threat posed by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Submit your application by December 16, 2022. Apply now! Competitive Projects to launch new and exciting challenges through its next Call for Proposals! The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program will be launching four new challenges under its Competitive Projects element soon. These new challenges cover a wide scope of Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) needs including the Arctic domain, cognitive radio communications, human autonomy teaming, and just-in-time resupply of common medical equipment and devices in austere environments. Check back soon for more information including details on how to apply! Get ready for a robot showdown! The IDEaS program has selected five innovative finalists to demonstrate their advanced robotic platforms and methods of control for a chance to win cash prizes to further develop their technology! Stay tuned to find out more about this upcoming event and visit the Robot Round-up challenge page for more information on this contest.