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Posts Tagged ‘Metaverse’

Why Is the Defence Sector Creating the Metaverse?

Why Is the Defence Sector Creating the Metaverse?

Land February 25, 2021

Writing for Defence Online, Craig Beddis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hadean, examines the concept of the metaverse and how it can play a crucial role in defence. The metaverse is gaining traction. Never before has Neal Stephenson’s idea of a virtual world where we communicate through avatars seemed quite so appealing. ...

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The UK government is preparing to enter formal negotiations to join the European Union's €90 billion (£78 billion) loan facility for Ukraine - a move that would open up significant defence contract opportunities for British industry while deepening the UK's post-Brexit security alignment with Europe. Negotiations are expected to begin in May 2026, with Downing Street explicitly citing the economic opportunity for UK defence companies as a core rationale alongside the broader security imperative. What the Scheme Involves The EU loan facility is designed to channel large-scale financing into Ukraine's defence and reconstruction needs. Participation in the scheme would allow UK-based defence companies to bid for contracts funded through the loan - contracts that would otherwise be restricted to EU member state suppliers. The access comes at a cost. The UK is expected to contribute to a portion of the interest payments on the loan as a condition of participation - a

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