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Https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_238333.htm

NATO Allies are also stepping up their investment in cyber defence” the Secretary General said, highlighting that NATO provides a unique network through which Allies can implement responses to cyber threats. Investments aim to improve Allies’ ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious cyber activities. “No one stands alone in NATO”, he said, “we all stand together in this digital age against those who would do us harm”.

The conference brings together Allied senior political and military officials and industry representatives in Tirana, Albania, on 9-10 October. Fostering more decisive and pro-active cyber defence, including through closer private and public sector cooperation, and strengthening NATO’s role as a platform to impose costs on malicious cyber actors are core topics of the two-day discussions.

Https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/ALRDF/security

New ticker in USA for OTC listing

Interesting 🧐

Talking about "spark"

Andy had a standout moment on the call (42 mins onwards) mentioning that they’re already working on their third project and that getting one of the 50 NVIDIA Spark devices was no small feat.

For context, the NVIDIA Spark is about the size of a car radio, low-power, plug-and-play, and designed specifically for AI at the edge. It’s a compact compute powerhouse that can handle serious workloads locally, without needing a massive data centre. Right now, they’re seeding it with Whitespace to see just how far they can push it from a compute perspective in the next few weeks.

Why does this matter? Because the market is shifting. NVIDIA, Google, and Oracle are all moving toward distributed, edge-first AI:

NVIDIA: Spark and DGX platforms bring high-performance GPU compute to the edge. Ultra-compact, coherent CPU+GPU+memory stacks let you prototype and deploy in the same environment. Latency drops, local sovereignty is preserved, and you can scale out to multiple nodes if needed.

Google: Edge TPUs and Vertex AI allow models to run near the data source or in hybrid cloud setups. You get the best models (text, vision, audio, multimodal) running where you need them, not just in centralised clouds.

Oracle: Their Roving Edge Infrastructure and partnership with Google’s Gemini models bring enterprise-grade governance and hybrid cloud flexibility. You can run AI locally or push to the cloud without being locked into a single ecosystem.

This is exactly the environment that Defence Holdings and Whitespace are moving into, edge AI where it matters, first-mover advantage intact.

Not everything needs a data centre anymore. Inference, optimisation, and deployment are happening where the action is factories, vehicles, defence systems.

The next wave of compute isn’t about bigger clouds.

It’s about smarter edges and they’re already there, learning fast, and testing limits.

For anyone tracking this space: the technology is real, the deployments are happening now, and the learning curve for the first movers could set the stage for a significant advantage.

“Being pulled through doors”

PRIME example today

“ A great session with First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins to discuss Project Ixian and future collaborations alongside Whitespace and Paul Richardson OBE, MoD for Google Cloud

#ALRT”

https://x.com/wearedefence/status/1975239769459171597?s=46&t=nT7VcP2InThhIMBlFlKSAw

First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins 3 weeks ago at DSEI

In his first speech as First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has outlined how he will prepare the Royal Navy for war fighting in the next 4 years. Autonomy, uncrewed aircraft, ships and submarines will all play a key role, supported by AI, to bring about a step change in capability and scale. Starts with a series of first 100 day initiatives.

I have never seen anything like this on the stock market, ever.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephen-watson-aa49715_royalnavy-dsei-activity-7371217296159301633-Q0lY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAn35gQBSkiTYH0WWfUWsp4fmcd_f3rBtWc

Why this jobs says so much about our current situation....

“Embedded” means physically and functionally inside the MoD not just liaison calls or contract reviews.

This creates a bi-directional operational interface, the role literally sits between MoD directorates and the Defence Technologies engineering & commercial teams.

It demonstrates that Defence Technologies has security-cleared personnel operating within Defence infrastructure, effectively extending the company into government.

"Security Clearance Required (SC or higher preferred)” Confirms direct access to classified MoD networks and data environments.

SC or higher (possibly DV) is the threshold for trusted handling of operational and intelligence data, a mark of true integration, not supplier status.

“Multiple domains” = land, air, sea, cyber, space, showing Defence Technologies is working cross-domain, not just on a single product line.

“Shape capability roadmaps” means they’re influencing long-term strategy, not just responding to tenders, a level of embedded influence comparable to prime contractors or in-house MoD labs.

The phrase “sit inside UK Defence” is rare, it shows this is effectively an embedded private-sector operator inside a government apparatus.

Demonstrates how far the UK’s defence innovation ecosystem has evolved.

Defence Technologies is acting as an in-house sovereign tech accelerator, not a distant supplier!

This job description reveals a step-change in the UK’s defence–industry relationship:

Defence Technologies is operating at a classified, sovereign level.

It’s physically embedded inside the MoD, influencing capability design, procurement, and operational readiness.

It acts as the execution layer of a listed defence technology company, blending private agility with national security remit.

It’s clearly working across hyperscale cloud, AI, and multi-domain digital warfare system, the true “whitespace” where defence, intelligence, and sovereign infrastructure now converge.

The Role

As part of our growing collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, we are seeking a Senior Defence Liaison (Embedded with MoD) to represent Defence Technologies within the UK Ministry of Defence. This high-impact position sits between our engineering, commercial, and strategic teams, ensuring that every product we build directly reflects end-user needs and operational priorities.

The role will span technical engagement, commercial alignment, and procurement strategy, acting as a key conduit between Defence Technologies, MoD directorates, and frontline commands. You will help identify capability gaps, co-design solutions with MoD stakeholders, and guide projects from concept through to validated deployment — ensuring they are delivered with speed, precision, and impact.

Responsibilities

Act as Defence Technologies’ embedded representative within the MoD, maintaining active engagement with operational, commercial, and procurement leads.

Translate strategic and tactical requirements into actionable technical objectives for our engineering teams.

Shape and influence capability roadmaps across multiple domains.

Facilitate collaboration between Defence Technologies, hyperscale technology partners, and MoD programme leads.

Support procurement readiness, contracting, and delivery planning in line with MoD frameworks.

Uphold the highest standards of discretion, national-interest alignment, and security compliance.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to sit inside UK Defence and help accelerate the development of sovereign capability across multiple domains. You’ll work directly with decision-makers shaping the UK’s defence technology roadmap, helping deliver capability at the speed and scale modern defence demands.

We offer a highly competitive package and the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant sovereign technology programmes.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4310858597/

Just read the job description, it's all you need to know!!

In addition to the pace these guys are working at, I think the 5 year plan had to be taken down from the website, because it will be achieved in 12 months LOL

Looking forward to the AGM next Tuesday Morning in London !!

This was incredible to hear

Andy MaCartney was having dinner with Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey . John Healy says - he considers Defence Holding PLC a Tier 1 asset to UK defence..

Read the latest LinkedIn post from Whitespace

"with a future route to NATO deployment via Google Distributed Cloud."

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/whitedotspace_defenceinnovation-sovereignai-collective-activity-7380900993237979136-c-in?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAn35gQBSkiTYH0WWfUWsp4fmcd_f3rBtWc

This work directly supports the ambitions of SDR25 and the Defence Industrial Strategy - faster innovation cycles, open architectures, and sovereign capability at scale."

Advancing sovereign AI for Defence.

Following our initial announcement in September, Project Ixian has now entered its next phase of delivery - advancing the UK’s first sovereign AI product focused on information integrity and resilience.

Developed in partnership with Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT) and the UK Google organisation, Project Ixian represents a new model for Defence collaboration, one that brings together sovereign assurance, hyperscale infrastructure, and rapid engineering delivery.

As Defence Holdings’ rapid delivery partner and a certified Google Partner, Whitespace is co-developing Ixian to be sovereign by design, scalable from inception, and operationally ready - with a future route to NATO deployment via Google Distributed Cloud.

This work directly supports the ambitions of SDR25 and the Defence Industrial Strategy - faster innovation cycles, open architectures, and sovereign capability at scale.

Together with Defence Holdings and Google Cloud, we’re building the software-defined, sovereign-ready foundations the UK needs.

“Embedded with MoD” – signals insider access, proximity to decision-makers, and operational credibility.

“Represent Defence Technologies within the UK Ministry of Defence” – direct presence inside the MoD, not just interfacing externally.

“High-impact position... ensuring every product directly reflects end-user needs and operational priorities” – direct line between innovation and frontline use.

“Spans technical engagement, commercial alignment, and procurement strategy” – rare mix of engineering insight, commercial leverage, and acquisition influence.

“Key conduit between Defence Technologies, MoD directorates, and frontline commands” – central node connecting bureaucracy to the battlespace.

“Identify capability gaps, co-design solutions with MoD stakeholders” – implies deep trust and co-development authority.

“Guide projects from concept through to validated deployment” – ownership from idea to operational readiness.

“Delivered with speed, precision, and impact” – punchy, mission-driven outcome focus.

Advancing sovereign AI for Defence.

Following our initial announcement in September, Project Ixian has now entered its next phase of delivery - advancing the UK’s first sovereign AI product focused on information integrity and resilience.

Developed in partnership with Defence Holdings PLC (ALRT) and the UK Google organisation, Project Ixian represents a new model for Defence collaboration, one that brings together sovereign assurance, hyperscale infrastructure, and rapid engineering delivery.

As Defence Holdings’ rapid delivery partner and a certified Google Partner, Whitespace is co-developing Ixian to be sovereign by design, scalable from inception, and operationally ready - with a future route to NATO deployment via Google Distributed Cloud.

This work directly supports the ambitions of SDR25 and the Defence Industrial Strategy - faster innovation cycles, open architectures, and sovereign capability at scale.

Together with Defence Holdings and Google Cloud, we’re building the software-defined, sovereign-ready foundations the UK needs.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/whitedotspace_defenceinnovation-sovereignai-collective-activity-7380900993237979136-c-in?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAn35gQBSkiTYH0WWfUWsp4fmcd_f3rBtWc

https://white.space/resources/whitespace-google-and-defence-holdings-collaborating-to-operationalise-the-uks-information-advantage

Https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-launches-ai-first-dgx-personal-computing-systems-with-global-computer-makers

Acer, ASUS, Dell Technologies, GIGABYTE, HP, Lenovo and MSI Build NVIDIA DGX Spark, DGX Station Personal Systems for AI Developers, Researchers and Data Scientists

WHITESPACE IS ONE OF 50 EXCLUSIVE USERS IN THE UK GETTING A NEW DEVICE FROM NVIDIA TO SEE HOW FAR THEY CAN PUSH THE EDGE TECHNOLOGY RUNNING AI APPLICATIONS

UBER BULLISH !!!!!!!!!!!

49 MINS IN THE CHARLES ARCHER INTERVIEW

If this was the interview released on Friday in conjunction with the Google RNS, I think we'd be above 5p right now so an amazing time to accumulate

WOW, half way through this interview now

Andy McCartney is not messing about !!!!!!!!!

Whitespace on linkedin also posted these

they aren’t just a user of their cloud products, they are deeply intertwined and making history.

“At Army HQ Andover today, Whitespace CEO Paul Jenkinson joined John Abel (Managing Director, Office of the CTO, Google Cloud) to brief Army Advanced Development Programme cohorts 8 and 9 - the Army’s “Changemakers”- on the growing role of AI in Defence.

John Abel underlined the pace of AI adoption across sectors, showcased real-world tools. He outlined what the £400M MOD–Google Cloud partnership means for the Army, including cloud foundations, access to Google capabilities, transition planning, and future opportunities.”

And a week ago

“Energising day in our Belfast HQ as we hosted Google’s EMEA Public Sector leadership - the Head of Public Sector and the Defence & National Security Lead - for a hands-on working session on trusted AI for government, defence and national security.”

This is accelerating quicker than anything out there right now in the markets IMO if you’re looking for an exciting potential life changing income share you need to be prepared to ride the volatility and be aware of the derampers and all the risks that come with these growth stocks

CEO & co founder of whitespace

“we are a Tier One asset for NATO and we bring in partners like Google, Oracle, Microsoft etc when needed”

Says it all

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Fantastic piece

Thanks for sharing!!

This is the link I meant to share but they’re all relevant!

GDIT Successfully Demonstrates Google Cloud Air-Gapped Appliance at the Tactical Edge During the Mobility Guardian 2025 Exercise

https://www.gdit.com/about-gdit/press-releases/gdit-successfully-demonstrates-google-cloud-air-gapped-appliance-at-the-tactical-edge/

Also September -

GDIT Awarded $1.5 Billion Enterprise IT Modernization Contract to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Command’s Operational Readiness

https://www.gdit.com/about-gdit/press-releases/gdit-awarded-usd1-5-billion-enterprise-it-modernization-contract/

It’s so exciting being at the forefront of cutting edge tech being rolled out by Google right now in the US military and MOD simultaneously

Market cap of general dynamics

The market capitalization for General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) is approximately $92.43 billion, as of October 2025

Guyscheck out general dynamics tech division new contracts with the US army to give an idea of the size of the prizes and our first mover advantage with the MOD

October 2nd - https://www.gdit.com/about-gdit/press-releases/gdit-awarded-usd1-25-billion-enterprise-mission-information-technology/

1. Use of Google Distributed Cloud Air-Gapped

• Both are building on Google’s sovereign, air-gapped cloud infrastructure, designed to operate fully disconnected from the internet.

• Ensures data residency, security, and compliance while enabling sensitive AI workloads in defence environments.

2. Sovereign AI / National Security Focus

• Both aim to embed AI directly into national defence infrastructure.

• USA: autonomous edge operations for battlefield command and situational awareness.

• UK: protecting information integrity and resilience against disinformation and information warfare.

3. Integration of AI Middleware

• Both integrate a middleware AI platform to translate cloud compute into actionable defence capabilities.

• USA: GDIT Luna AI handles real-time data fusion, OCR, translation, and field intelligence.

• UK: Whitespace Collective OS orchestrates Generative & Agentic AI for secure operations across disconnected or classified environments.

4. Edge-to-Core Capability

• Both systems allow operations at the tactical edge, with secure synchronization back to central networks when connectivity is restored.

• Supports resilient operations in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

5. Co-Development with Specialist Partners

• USA: GDIT + Google co-develop the edge AI capabilities.

• UK: Defence Holdings + Whitespace co-develop the software and AI infrastructure.

• In both cases, this partnership model accelerates delivery while embedding sovereign standards from inception.

6. Sovereign Standards Embedded Early

• Both designs integrate security, Zero Trust, and compliance at the architecture stage rather than as an afterthought.

• Ensures that AI tools are operationally ready for classified or sensitive environments.

7. Strategic Outcome

• Both are creating sovereign AI ecosystems, making AI a mission-critical infrastructure, not just an add-on.

• Enables governments to control decision-making speed, situational awareness, and information integrity through technology they own and operate.

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In short: different missions, same blueprint — sovereign, secure AI, cloud-based, co-developed with specialist partners, and capable of operating at the edge before syncing to central networks.