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UK government improves cyber-attack fix times by 84%

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:45 +0000

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced that critical cyber weaknesses across the public sector will now be fixed 6 times faster than before. The improvements [...]

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ANYbotics integrates Yokogawa software into robotics systems

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:12:05 +0000

Japan-based multinational Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Swiss industrial inspection robotics company ANYbotics AG have signed a partnership agreement to integrate software into ANYbotics robotics. Specifically, this partnership will see Yokogawa’s OpreXTM Robot [...]

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Micropolis completes Saudi pilot-programme

Reuben Henry-Fellows — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:20:37 +0000

Micropolis Robotics has completed a one-month pilot programme with the Saudi Ministry of Interior at two sites in Saudi Arabia. Micropolis is a UAE-based company specialising in the design, development, [...]

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Robotics & Automation in review 2025: the stories, signals and shifts that shaped the year

John Thornton — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:16:59 +0000

If 2024 was the year robotics and automation proved it could scale, 2025 was the year the conversation moved on to how it scales: skills, integration, capital, regulation and measurable [...]

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Bridgestone confirms cyberattack affecting North American manufacturing

John Thornton — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:55:15 +0000

Tyre maker Bridgestone has confirmed it is investigating a cyberattack that has impacted the operation of some manufacturing facilities in North America. The company said its “rapid response” contained the [...]

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JLR cyber incident forces systems shutdown, severely disrupts production and retail

John Thornton — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:55:59 +0000

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it was impacted by a cyber incident and “proactively shut down” systems to mitigate its effects. According to the automotive OEM, there is currently [...]

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Near Earth Autonomy secures US Marine Corps contract for miniaturised flight systems

Michelle Mooney — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:04:04 +0000

Near Earth Autonomy has been awarded a contract worth US$790,000 to supply miniaturised autonomous flight systems as part of the US Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) programme. [...]

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Saronic Technologies secures US$600m in Series C funding to advance maritime autonomy

Michelle Mooney — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:12:15 +0000

Saronic Technologies has raised US$600m in its Series C funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to US$4bn. The round, which was led by Elad Gil, marks a significant step in [...]

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UK MoD trials robotic systems for bomb disposal

John Thornton — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:51:15 +0000

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has conducted a trial of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance bomb disposal operations and reduce risks to personnel. The Defence Science and Technology [...]

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Indra and EDGE Group formalise joint venture to design and manufacture radars in Abu Dhabi

Michelle Mooney — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:56:57 +0000

Advanced technology and defence company EDGE Group has partnered with Indra Sistemas, a provider of information technology and defence systems, to form a joint venture aimed at developing radar systems. [...]

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