Defence Holdings and Oracle Develop New AI Framework for Global Defense
Defence Holdings PLC, the UK’s first software-led defense company, has partnered with Oracle to deliver sovereign AI solutions aimed at enhancing global defense and national security. This collaboration integrates Defence Technologies' AI applications with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to strengthen national security capabilities while preserving data sovereignty and scalability.
Strategic Collaboration Details
The partnership involves Defence Technologies, a joint venture between Defence Holdings and Whitespace, combining hyperscale cloud performance with strict national-sovereignty controls. The framework is designed to provide allied nations with secure, scalable, and cost-effective AI capabilities, ensuring data integrity within highly regulated environments.
Oracle’s Defense Ecosystem Initiative
This collaboration is a significant milestone for Oracle’s Defense Ecosystem initiative, which aims to accelerate digital transformation in national-security organizations. Deploying AI applications on OCI’s distributed cloud allows Defence Technologies to serve agencies that need on-premises sovereignty without compromising performance or flexibility.
Key Applications Included
- Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure
- Oracle Compute Cloud@Customer Isolated
- Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer
"The partnership aims to give allied nations access to secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AI capabilities while maintaining data integrity across highly regulated environments."
By integrating their AI applications with OCI, Defence Holdings and Oracle enhance the agility and sovereignty of defense agencies in managing sensitive data and operations.
Author's Summary: Defence Holdings and Oracle's new AI framework combines cloud scalability with sovereign controls, advancing secure, agile solutions for defense agencies worldwide.