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Interesting- my list was deleted and I was referring to a previous RNS…..curious.

Todays Jaguar Land Rover news on the impact of the cyber attack on the UK economy is a timely reminder of the many ways that hostile parties can attack a country…..

Yesterday’s date seems to have been a storm in a tea cup and one generated by chat rather than official RNS comms (happy to be corrected) - I’ll stick with the December expectation for news.

ATB

Sobering in the extreme- thanks for sharing

Whitespace’s Specific Role - Whitespace is essentially the rapid-build engine of the project.

They are:

Working directly with Google’s Defence team to translate big-tech AI into sovereign-ready defence products. Co-developing with Defence Holdings to make sure the system is hardened — meaning secure, fault-tolerant, and compliant with zero-trust design (no one gets access by default).

Embedding Defence end-users (soldiers, analysts, intelligence officers) into the design process so the tools are actually usable in the field, not just theoretical.

This approach — called mission-led, user-informed delivery — is meant to replace the old defence model of long specs and slow procurement.

🔭 What Happens Next

Project Ixian is the first in a planned pipeline of sovereign AI products. The long-term vision is for the Defence Technologies platform (run by Defence Holdings) to launch multiple tools that move from concept to operational use — fast.

Over time, these products will:

Feed into the UK’s broader sovereign AI ecosystem,

Support MOD and potentially NATO adoption through Google’s sovereign cloud framework, and

Build an exportable model for other allied nations that want trusted, sovereign AI capabilities. In other words: Project Ixian is the prototype for how the UK can build and own its own AI defence layer, aligned with government strategy and international allies — but on British terms.

In Everyday Language: The Essence

If we strip away the acronyms and jargon, what this really means is:

Britain is building its own secure version of AI — using Google’s technology but under UK control — so that its military and government can trust what they see, say, and decide in a world of digital deception and cyber conflict.It’s like making sure the brains behind the UK’s defence and information systems are born in Britain, run on British servers, and can’t be switched off or spied on by anyone else.

The collaboration combines:

Google’s scale, Whitespace’s speed, and Defence Holdings’ access to government and funding.

The result aims to give the UK an edge in the new battlefield — where the weapon isn’t just missiles or drones, but information itself.

What “Sovereign AI” Actually Means

In ordinary terms, sovereign AI means the country owns and controls every part of how the system works — who can access it, where the data is stored, and how it’s used.

For example: The data lives in the UK, on servers the UK government controls.

The models and code are auditable, not “black boxes” that only Silicon Valley can update.

The security controls follow UK laws, not U.S. or EU jurisdiction.

If the UK military or government needs to use the system in a crisis, it can do so without anyone else’s permission.

This is a big shift from today’s world, where even sensitive national systems often rely on U.S.-hosted cloud providers.By being sovereign from the ground up, Project Ixian aims to give the UK true digital independence in a field (AI) that’s fast becoming as important as tanks or submarines.

🚀 Where the Project Stands Now

Currently on Google Cloud (GCP) for testing –

They’re running a “Proof of Value” build on Google’s commercial cloud. This lets them experiment quickly, benchmark performance, and show what the system can actually do.It’s like building a concept car in a workshop before you take it to the military factory.

Heading towards Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) – That’s Google’s special platform designed for sovereign or air-gapped deployments. “Air-gapped” means totally disconnected from the public internet — physically isolated, so no one can hack in remotely.

The final goal is to move from the open test environment (GCP) to the locked-down sovereign one (GDC), under UK control.

Powered by Google Gemini AI –Gemini is Google’s flagship large-language-model platform (like GPT, but Google’s version). It’s capable of multimodal understanding — meaning it can process text, imagery, video, and sensor data all at once. For Defence, this means an AI that can interpret battlefield data, misinformation flows, or cyber-threat patterns faster and more accurately than humans alone.

🧩 Why It Matters — National Context

The UK’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 (SDR25) and the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) both push the same ideas:

Defence must become data-driven and digital — drones, AI, and sensors working together with conventional forces.Innovation must move in months, not years — small, agile teams instead of decade-long procurement cycles.Industry must deliver sovereign capabilities — things the UK can own, control, and export, not just buy in.Project Ixian hits all those points. It turns information into a defended asset — treating data and truth as “critical infrastructure.” It demonstrates speed to capability — proving concepts on the open cloud quickly, then hardening them for sovereign use.It follows the sovereign-by-design principle — control and assurance built in from day one.It uses open, interoperable architectures — meaning it can plug into other Defence and NATO systems, instead of being a close

I appreciate that given we are an AI company that the following GPT explanation of Project Ixian has already been posted - but for potential new investors and as a reminder to myself, I asked GPT to give me the lay person breakdown: What Is Project Ixian — In Plain Terms

Project Ixian is the United Kingdom’s attempt to build its own home-grown artificial intelligence system that can protect the country’s information — the facts, data, and digital signals that modern defence and government rely on.

Right now, most advanced AI technology — like the systems that can analyse data, recognise misinformation, and assist with cyber-defence — is built and controlled by foreign tech giants (mostly American).

That creates a risk: if the UK needs to rely on AI for national security, but the technology is hosted or controlled abroad, it could limit what the UK can do independently.

So Project Ixian’s core purpose is to develop an AI system that is:

Sovereign by design (meaning: under UK control, not dependent on another nation’s laws or data access)

Resilient and secure (able to keep operating even if attacked or isolated)

Integrated with the UK’s Defence systems (so it works alongside military and government infrastructure)

In short: it’s about building a trusted British AI brain that can help defend the nation’s digital and information environment — without having to rely on foreign servers or commercial systems.

⚙️ Who’s Involved

There are three main players:

Whitespace – a UK software engineering firm that specialises in fast-paced, secure, and “sovereign-ready” digital builds. Think of them as the innovation workshop turning defence ideas into working software quickly.

Defence Holdings Plc (ALRT) – a publicly-listed company focused on developing and deploying defence-grade technologies. They’re the industrial and funding vehicle for the project.

Google (UK organisation) – specifically, the Google Defence team and its Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) platform. This is the technical foundation — providing cloud infrastructure that can eventually operate in fully secure, even “air-gapped” (physically isolated) environments.

So:

Google provides the AI engines and infrastructure.

Whitespace builds and hardens the software, models, and integration layers.

Defence Holdings directs the strategy, compliance, and end-user engagement with the Ministry of Defence.

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I thought the RNS mentioned December as being a milestone - not November…..

11 September 2025 RNS:

“Project Ixian will enter its first phase of value realisation in December, marking a key milestone in its commercial rollout.”

Hi Billy - yes

If I have understood the facility correctly it appears to be an innovative vehicle for drip feeding working capital into the company and leveraging on (hopefully) a rising SP, which in itself will reflect news and sentiment.

I’m sure the the developers in the back room are working hard to deliver and provide innovative solutions to address the nightmares of modern day warfare and we have very proactive front of house team making sure that they are being invited to all key, strategic show case opportunities. You might even say that this was all being coordinated with military precision!

I am very excited about the future potential here.

At the time it was not worthless information- it was relevant given the common funding source. I am pleased for holders here that funds have been received - that is a positive. Other companies still wait on promised funds. Thank you for explaining it was you that removed information pertinent to a common source of funding. Personally I prefer my information unfiltered but each to their own I guess.

Sincerely- good luck to all here - we are all here to get a return on our investment.

Have no idea … not gave

Thanks Sparky - I read the words but gave no idea what they mean. The community are crying out to be paid…..Manar needs to be stopped from taking over the Kili licence - not sure where the process fits in but maybe the BoD can set it out so we can understand this process.

Anyone spotted my post regarding GMI funding has been deleted? This happened on the IGLD board as well . The level of censorship here being exerted is alarming- for simply highlighting an issue for awareness. Delighted for all

Holders here with the good news RNS received today and wish everyone the very best. But it’s been a real eye opener in terms of behind the scenes influence being brought to bear to suppress legitimate discussion points.

For balance - Marula have just issued an RNS station the GMI funds have been drawn - that is extremely positive news and offers a glimmer of hope although Shuka might be next in line given commitments in RNSs - lets see.

For balance and to demonstrate I am purely stating facts - Marula have just issued an RNS which has good news from GMI - maybe that gives both Shuka and Imara hope. I wish all holders in all companies the very best for a successful outcome - but keep your eyes open and question where appropriate.

We are both promised funds by GMI saintpeter - what is the basis for your observation?

Bullishbear - it is a matter of record from the Co Sec in IGLD, that the directors did no due diligence before putting out terms of the GMI funding into an RNS. Unbelievable but Fact. The letter is on the IGLD TG group for full transparency.

For those that pay attention to words - you will note that they have chosen to use the word proceeding. It’s a word that can be hidden around and used in a multitude of ways. Ask yourself one very simple question - why didn’t they say the funds would be received this week? Can anyone audit ‘proceeding’? NO - can anyone audit received? Absolutely.