Topic: dual-use technologies
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Civilian Innovation Fuels Breakthroughs in Dual-Use Tech
Civilian-led innovation is driving dual-use technologies, benefiting both daily life and national security by prioritizing adaptable, market-ready solutions over traditional military-first approaches. Historically military-first technologies like GPS later unlocked massive economic value when ope...
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NATO's Startup Strategy to Outmaneuver Rivals
NATO has launched DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) to fast-track dual-use technologies, bridging the gap between startups and defense needs to maintain a strategic edge in evolving warfare. Led by Jyoti Hirani-Driver, DIANA focuses on dual-use innovations, off...
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Ethan Thornton: Mach Industries' AI Vision at Disrupt 2025
Mach Industries is introducing startup agility and advanced AI into the defense sector, challenging traditional industry norms and emphasizing speed and autonomy in high-risk environments. The company, founded by Ethan Thornton, focuses on developing decentralized defense systems and leverages AI...
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NATO VC Fund Invests in Biotech Startup for First Time
The NATO Innovation Fund invested $35 million in UK-based Portal Biotech, highlighting its focus on biotech to counter biological threats through AI-driven portable diagnostic devices. Portal Biotech’s technology enables rapid, on-site pathogen detection at a single-molecule level, with applicati...
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