Defence Holdings PLC announced a new framework between its subsidiary, Defence Technologies, and Oracle to strengthen AI-driven defence solutions worldwide. The collaboration will allow global defence and national security clients to access sovereign AI and cloud solutions through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
The venture means Defence Technologies can now deploy its applications across Oracle’s distributed cloud platforms, such as Oracle Roving Edge Infrastructure and Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer. This will give defence clients access to faster, more secure systems and help them manage large-scale AI operations without compromising on security.
Defence Technologies, which works with Whitespace, is part of the Oracle Defense Ecosystem. The company said the collaboration would help governments and security agencies cut costs and increase efficiency while improving their ability to detect threats.
The new setup will also help defence organisations test and implement AI solutions tailored to national security. These sovereign AI tools are designed to process sensitive data in secure environments while remaining compliant with local data rules.
How Does This Link To Oracle’s Global Defence Programme?
The announcement came shortly after Oracle confirmed the launch of the second cohort of its Oracle Defense Ecosystem. The initiative, introduced in June 2025, supports technology companies working to modernise defence systems across the United States and its allies.
Oracle said the ecosystem helps government agencies and contractors adopt next generation cloud and AI technology more securely. The company aims to speed up the time it takes for new technologies to reach the field, improving both military readiness and cyber resilience.
Rand Waldron, Oracle’s vice president, said the ecosystem was built to tackle fast-evolving security threats. He said that innovation in defence had to happen quickly and securely, adding that Oracle’s partnerships were helping to deliver that across borders.
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Who Are The New Members And What Will They Do?
The second cohort’s 10 companies are Airis Labs, American Binary, Defence Unicorns, Druid Software, Duality Technologies, Galvanick, Heven AeroTech, Reka, Scaleout and Strider Technologies. These firms will work alongside existing members to accelerate the development of advanced defence tools.
The companies specialise in areas such as AI-powered situational awareness, autonomous systems, secure communications, and advanced analytics. Oracle said new members would gain access to technical support, preferred pricing, and mentorship to help them expand within the defence sector.
These firms will collaborate with agencies like the U.S. Department of War and other allied partners. Oracle said that this structure helps reduce barriers between early-stage development and operational readiness, ensuring that new defence technologies can be tested and deployed faster.
What Has Been Achieved So Far?
Members of the first cohort, including Arqit, Blackshark.ai, Koniku and Whitespace, have already shown progress in applying AI and cloud tools to real world defence needs. Some of their work has been on creating more resilient communication systems and improving data-driven decision-making in high risk environments.
Oracle said the results from the first round of companies showed how quickly AI could be adapted for defence when backed by the right infrastructure. Many of the initial projects were developed, tested, and fielded in a fraction of the usual time.
Defence Technologies’ partnership with Oracle builds on this success. With access to Oracle’s distributed cloud network, it can offer defence customers more reliable and secure AI deployments across different regions. The company said this would strengthen cooperation between national defence agencies and support faster responses to global threats.
“Our strategy is clear: take the world’s most trusted hyperscale platforms and build sovereign AI products directly on top of them,” said Andy McCartney, Chief Technology Officer, Defence Holdings. “This Oracle and Defence Technologies collaboration demonstrates how we can align scale, operating systems, and sovereign applications to deliver capability throughout the UK, NATO, and allied nations.”
Jason Rees, Senior Vice President, Technology Engineering, Oracle EMEA said: “Oracle is committed to ensuring its cloud can support the most demanding missions in defence and national security.
“Through our newly launched Defense Ecosystem, we are creating an environment where sovereign innovation can scale. This collaboration with Defence Technologies provides an immediate proof point, showing how founding members, like Whitespace, are already leveraging the programme to deliver sovereign AI capabilities across allied nations.”
