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• [New] The UK will join a Norwegian programme to develop motherships for uncrewed mine hunting and undersea warfare systems. Space War
• [New] Top AI security risks in 2025 include adversarial inputs that mislead systems into leaking data or making erroneous decisions. WebProNews
• [New] By 2026, hybrid quantum-classical systems will become more common, allowing businesses to tackle simulations that were previously impossible. WebProNews
• [New] AI's integration into business operations is expected to generate trillions in economic value, with applications ranging from predictive analytics to autonomous systems. WebProNews
• [New] Meta, TikTok, and LinkedIn have all invested heavily in AI recommendation systems that predict what users want to see before they even know it themselves. NorthPennNow
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense plans to allocate $4.9 billion in 2025 for AI research, focusing on autonomous technologies and secure cloud solutions. Bitget
• [New] With Direct to Cell technology fully operational in other markets, the potential for the Amazon, Pantanal, or the semi-arid Northeast of Brazil is considered significant. CPG Click Petroleo e Gas
• [New] The skies of the coming decades will include not only conventional passenger jets, but also advanced air mobility aircraft, eVTOLs, unmanned aircraft systems, high-altitude platforms, and commercial space operations. Aviation Today
• [New] Moore Threads, which makes graphics processing units for artificial intelligence computing, could become a key force in accelerating China's efforts to replace foreign chips with local technology. Reuters
• [New] By connectivity technology, the LPWAN segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 14% from 2025 to 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] By 2031, drones will likely represent a foundational element in Mexico's defence architecture, with multi-sensor fusion, AI-enhanced decision-making, and distributed battlefield awareness systems. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The combination of AI analytics with video surveillance technology will revolutionize the ISPs and telecom strategies during 2026. aipix.ai
• [New] Expected commercially around 2028, 6G will deliver immersive, cloud-based AI-enabled communications across smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial IoT systems. aipix.ai
• [New] The AI agents of 2026 will execute complex operations while connecting to external systems and operating network infrastructure through automated processes. aipix.ai
• [New] AI PCs will account for 55% of computers shipped in all of 2026, up from 42.5% of systems in Q3 2025. Engadget
• [New] From generative AI 2.0 to emotion-sensitive devices and quantum-assisted design workflows, 2026 is set to push emerging technology far beyond incremental upgrades. Automation.com
• [New] 2026 will be a pivotal year where emerging technologies shift from experimental to essential. Automation.com

Last updated: 08 December 2025