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Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems Launch $150M Partnership to Build Canadian Sovereign Capability in Drones, AI, and Counter-UAS Systems

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Canada becomes the first non-EU country to join the EU’s Security Action For Europe ‘SAFE’ initiativeEstimated to create 100 new high value tech jobs Target of 10,000 systems per month by 2029

TORONTO, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Remote Robotic Systems (RRS) Inc. and Orqa d.o.o. are delighted to announce the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada, with the goal of supplying both domestic and export markets. The agreement was signed by Orqa co-founder and CCO Ivan Jelusic and RSS CEO Kevin Toderel, with Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Andrej Plenković, Croatian Prime Minister present, highlighting the significance of this deal. 

Canada is breaking new ground as the first non-European country to participate in the Security Action For Europe (SAFE) initiative, designed to increase the EU’s sovereign defense capabilities and reflecting the shared ambition of both parties to deepen their defence ties and strengthen joint security cooperation. 

The agreement is a significant milestone for the Croatian drone developer, marking the first deployment of its new Defense Transformation Platform, designed to help countries build sovereign drone ecosystems.  It will deliver strong growth and value for Canada, starting with an initial investment of $20M CAD to fund the expansion of RRS production facilities.

The deal itself is worth an estimated $150M CAD over the next five years, and will create up to 100 new high value technology jobs in Ottawa and Toronto by Q4 2027. The partners confidently expect to scale to 1000 systems per month by mid 2027, with a target of 10,000 per month over the course of the agreement.

Ivan Jelusic, CCO at Orqa, said, “This MoU will formalize the strategic framework for cooperation between RRS and Orqa to co-develop, manufacture, and commercialize advanced defence technologies. The specific focus is on uncrewed systems, counter-drone capabilities, and AI integration. RRS is the leading supplier of these systems to the armed forces and first responders in Canada, making them our ideal partner. We are committed to helping our allies create sovereign defence capabilities and this partnership is another step forward towards that goal.”

Kevin Toderel, CEO of RRS, added, “Orqa is the global leader in sUAS systems. We are proud to be able to build these systems in Canada and work with Orqa to increase capabilities and act as a supply chain and software development partner, bringing Canadian IP to the world. Our aim is to build Canadian capability and capacity for sUAS systems, ensuring Canada has ready access to this essential strategic resource now and in the future.”

The collaboration agreement defines four core areas:

Technology Transfer & Production Licensing: Orqa will facilitate the transfer of relevant technology and grant production licenses to RRS to enable localized Canadian manufacturing.Force & Capability Development: Joint development of solutions tailored to meet the evolving operational requirements of Canada’s armed forces, first responders and allied NATO partners.AI Implementation: Collaboration on the research, development, and integration of RRS’s sovereign AI capabilities onto mutually developed and manufactured platforms.Hub Establishment: Developing RRS’s facilities as Orqa’s second North American manufacturing hub and primary export launchpad into the continent’s broader defence and commercial market.

About Orqa. Orqa is Europe’s leading drone technology company, designing and manufacturing components and complete FPV/unmanned aerial systems in Croatia for customers in 50+ markets worldwide. Fully vertically integrated manufacturing ensures complete supply chain independence, with all key components made in the EU. Orqa is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, ranked #135 overall – and #2 in Aerospace & Defense – in The Financial Times’ FT1000 list of Europe’s 1000 fastest-growing companies.

About Remote Robotic Systems.

Remote Robotic Systems is Canada’s largest and fastest growing drone provider, supplying the Canadian armed forces, 24 of the 25 largest public safety agencies, and some of Canada’s largest industrial drone fleets. With manufacturing in Ottawa and Mississauga, RRS is the leading supplier of domestically produced platforms to the Canadian forces and a pioneer in developing critical sovereign capabilities like the “Wingman” Co-Pilot and the Arctic Falcon platform. Our world-leading training programs ensure that operators are able to successfully complete complex missions in real-world environments.

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Netradyne Strengthens Australian Presence Through Partnership with Geosecure

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Global AI fleet safety leader teams with Australia’s leading fleet technology specialist to scale real-time driver intervention for fleet operators across the country

SYDNEY, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Netradyne, a global pioneer in AI-powered safety and fleet performance technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Geosecure, an Australian specialist in fleet technology solutions.

The partnership brings together Netradyne’s AI-driven edge intelligence with Geosecure’s local market knowledge and customer relationships, equipping Australian fleets with the tools to elevate safety outcomes, strengthen driver performance, and unlock consistent operational insights.

 AI-Powered Intervention Designed for High-Risk Fleet Operations

Netradyne’s Driver•i platform analyses 100% of drive time using AI, alerting drivers to dangerous behaviours — like speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving — in real time before incidents occur. Unlike traditional safety models that emphasise violations, the DriverStars programme recognises and reinforces proactive, safe driving habits as they happen, using real-time analysis and edge computing to reward drivers for consistent, responsible performance. Fleets with higher DriverStar activity see fewer risky behaviours, lower accident rates, higher driver engagement, and better retention of their safest drivers.

The optional DMS Sensor adds a further layer of protection, detecting early-stage signs of fatigue before severe drowsiness sets in — even in low light or through sunglasses.

Beyond safety, the platform extends this intelligence to fuel management, ranking drivers on idling, MPG, and behaviour data so they understand how they compare with peers and which habits are costing fuel, with a recognition-based rewards model ensuring that efficient driving is celebrated.

According to Australia’s National Road Safety Strategy, driver fatigue contributes to nearly 20% of fatal road crashes nationally. Netradyne’s next-gen DMS Sensor addresses this by detecting early-stage drowsiness and tracking micro-behaviours such as microsleeps, blink rates, and eye closure patterns, enabling in-cab alerts before a situation becomes critical.

What sets Netradyne’s platform apart is its ability to recognise positive driving behaviour, not just risk – giving drivers a fair, complete picture of their performance. This shifts the dynamic from surveillance to recognition, improving driver morale and fostering a culture in which safety is a professional standard that drivers can take pride in.

Why This Partnership Matters

Geosecure, headquartered on the Sunshine Coast, is the preferred fleet technology partner for hundreds of clients across Australia, spanning transport and logistics, construction and mining, utilities and infrastructure, government, and healthcare. With over 50 years of combined team experience and a track record of implementing complex fleet solutions for organisations ranging from local councils to national enterprises, Geosecure brings the on-the-ground expertise and long-term client relationships needed to deploy Netradyne’s technology at scale across Australia.

“Australia represents a key growth market for us, with operating conditions that align closely with where our technology delivers the greatest value,” said Durgadutt Nedungadi, Senior Vice President of Europe and APAC Business at Netradyne. “Partnering with Geosecure strengthens our ability to scale locally and help fleets improve driver performance, strengthen safety culture, and deliver measurable outcomes.”

“We’re highly selective about the technology we stand behind. Netradyne impressed us because it actively helps in preventing incidents, not just recording them. And the way it recognises good drivers makes it something our clients embrace,” said Andrew Hutson, Founder, Geosecure. “This partnership gives fleets the tools to intervene earlier, protect their drivers more effectively, and reduce serious incidents through proactive insight, not just post-event footages.”

About Netradyne

Netradyne provides AI-powered technologies for smarter fleets and safer roads. An award-winning industry leader in driver safety and fleet management, Netradyne empowers thousands of commercial fleet customers across North America, Europe, and Asia to enhance driver performance, reduce risk, improve fuel efficiency, and optimize operations.

Netradyne sets the standard among fleet operating companies for enhancing and sustaining safety and efficiency outcomes through driver trust and lasting behavior change. Using AI-vision technology to analyse 150+ billion minutes and 50+ billion kilometers, Netradyne offers an industry-first driver and fleet scoring system that recognizes and rewards safe, fuel-efficient driving behaviors. Founded in 2015, Netradyne is headquartered in San Diego with offices in San Francisco, Nashville, Netherlands, and Bangalore.

About Geosecure

Geosecure is an Australian fleet technology provider delivering telematics, video safety, and optimisation solutions to operators across Australia. With over 50 years of combined team experience in fleet operations, Geosecure partners with leading global technology providers to help heavy vehicle fleets operate safer, smarter, and with greater confidence.

Committed to hands-on support at every stage, Geosecure provides on-the-ground implementation, training, and ongoing optimisation—working as a true partner to help fleet operators make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.

 

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DayOne Appoints Chengkang Yan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Global Growth

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SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DayOne Data Centers Limited (“DayOne”), a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform, today announced the appointment of Chengkang (“CK”) Yan as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Yan joins DayOne from Hillhouse, where he was a Managing Director focused on investments in the digital infrastructure sector. Prior to Hillhouse, he was at KKR focused on Southeast Asia private equity and earlier held roles in the Investment Banking Division at Citi, specializing in real estate.

As CFO, Mr. Yan will lead DayOne’s finance function, overseeing financial strategy, capital planning, investments, treasury, and investor relations as the company continues to scale its platform across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

“We are delighted to welcome CK to DayOne,” said Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne. “Building and financing a cross-border platform of our scale demands exceptional financial leadership. CK’s experience across private equity, real assets, and institutional capital gives him the knowledge and judgment needed to support DayOne’s growth ambitions as we expand into new markets, deepen relationships with our capital partners, and continue delivering with speed and precision.”

CK Yan, CFO of DayOne, said: “DayOne has built a differentiated platform at the forefront of one of the most important infrastructure shifts of our time, as AI and cloud adoption continue to reshape demand for data center capacity. I am honored and excited to join the company and look forward to working with the team to further strengthen our financial strategy and execution, ensuring we deploy capital with discipline and support DayOne’s next phase of growth.”    

Since its establishment in 2022, DayOne has rapidly expanded its footprint across Asia and Europe, with a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Finland and Spain, serving some of the world’s leading hyperscale customers through a proven integrated approach to design, development, and operations. Following the final closing of its US$4.5 billion Series C financing, backed by a strong group of long-term global investors, DayOne is well positioned to accelerate the build-out of its platform.

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers Limited (“DayOne”) is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers, with a footprint across markets in Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading global hyperscalers and enterprises, DayOne designs, builds and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale and reliability. Powered by its proprietary integrated delivery model and proven track record of pioneering and scaling new markets, DayOne unlocks strategic capacity to meet accelerating critical infrastructure demands. Established in 2022, DayOne has data center campuses in operation or under development in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Finland and Spain. For more information, visit dayonedc.com.

 

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Avnet Brings Ecosystem Together to Scale Edge AI in Singapore

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Industry leaders from AI Singapore and Nanyang Polytechnic join global partners to accelerate real-world edge AI deployment

SINGAPORE, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI adoption accelerates across Singapore and Southeast Asia, where 81% of companies have moved beyond experimentation[1] and 56% of Singapore companies report progress toward scaled adoption[2], the challenge is now execution at scale. In Singapore, where the digital economy contributes approximately 18.6% of GDP, enterprises are rapidly operationalising AI[3], driving demand for integrated solutions and deep technical expertise.

Against this backdrop, Avnet plays a critical role in powering industry growth, bringing together engineering expertise, ecosystem partnerships and supply chain capabilities to turn AI innovation into deployable solutions. This will be showcased at its upcoming Edge & Beyond Tech Day in Singapore, where Avnet is convening industry leaders to accelerate AI and edge adoption across the region.

“As AI moves from early experimentation to widespread commercial deployment across Southeast Asia, the conversation is shifting,” said Tan Aik Hoon, Regional President, Avnet South Asia and Korea. “Access to technology is no longer the primary hurdle for enterprises. Instead, the focus has turned to the practicalities of architecture and integration—specifically how to take complex AI models and run them efficiently and reliably at the edge.”

The Avnet Edge & Beyond Tech Days, taking place in July 2026 across Singapore and Vietnam—including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City—are now open to engineers, product leaders, and decision-makers navigating the next phase of AI. Space is limited. Request an invitation to attend here: http://avnet.me/028841

Scaling AI from Innovation to Execution

While AI adoption continues to advance, organisations face increasing challenges in translating innovation into scalable, real-world applications—particularly at the edge, where performance, latency and reliability are critical.

Findings from Avnet Insights 2026 highlight that 56% of engineers are already shipping AI-enabled products[4], as companies embed AI into product design and industrial environments while navigating challenges such as data quality, system integration and secure deployment.

These challenges are increasingly consistent across Asia, reinforcing the need for partners that can deliver end-to-end integration, engineering support and scalable deployment capabilities.

Advancing Edge AI for Real-World Impact

A key focus of Edge & Beyond Tech Day is the growing importance of edge AI, where intelligence is embedded closer to devices to enable real-time decision-making across sectors such as manufacturing, robotics and smart infrastructure.

Taking place on July 10 at Sheraton Towers Singapore, the event will showcase:

AI-driven enterprise and industrial applications aligned with national prioritiesReal-time edge intelligence and deployment strategiesRobotics and physical AI innovationEmbedded AI platforms and scalable system solutions

These focus areas align with Singapore’s continued push to deepen AI adoption under its National AI Strategy 2.0, which aims to embed AI across industries and drive long-term economic growth.

Industry Leaders Address Key AI Challenges

Leading voices from government, academia and industry will also address critical challenges shaping the next phase of AI adoption.

AI Singapore will share insights from its national AIxTech initiative, highlighting how organisations are building AI-ready talent and accelerating real-world AI development.Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) will explore the importance of deploying intelligence at the point of action, where real-time decision-making is becoming essential across industries.Weston Robot will examine the critical gap between research and commercialisation in robotics, sharing perspectives on how innovative technologies can transition more effectively from the lab to real-world deployment.

Together, these perspectives reflect a broader industry shift—from isolated AI initiatives to integrated, scalable deployment at the edge.

Showcasing Innovation Across a Strong Ecosystem

Another highlight of the event is the strong ecosystem of global technology partners coming together to showcase the latest innovations across semiconductors, connectivity, power management and embedded systems.

Participating partners include AMD, Amphenol, DEEPX, element14, Micron, Molex, MPS (Monolithic Power Systems), NXP, onsemi, Phoenix Contact, Power Integrations, Renesas, Quectel, Samtec, SiTime, STMicroelectronics, Taoglas, Transcend and YAGEO, among others.

These partners will demonstrate solutions spanning the full AI value chain—from intelligent sensing and connectivity to compute, power and system integration—enabling organisations to accelerate deployment of real-world AI and edge applications.

Supporting a Growing Regional Ecosystem

As Southeast Asia continues to emerge as a high-growth region for AI, sustained progress will depend on strong collaboration across the technology ecosystem.

“Sustained digital competitiveness in Southeast Asia relies on a well-integrated ecosystem,” Tan added. “Through the Edge & Beyond Tech Day, we are actively tearing down the silos between component innovators, software developers, and system engineers. By connecting these capabilities, Avnet is helping enterprises move past the proof-of-concept phase and deploy secure, scalable edge AI at commercial speed.”

By bridging innovation with execution, Avnet is helping organisations design, deploy and scale AI and edge solutions more effectively—contributing to the region’s long-term digital transformation and competitiveness.

Get Involved:

The Avnet Edge & Beyond Tech Days, taking place in July 2026 across Singapore and Vietnam—including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City—are now open to engineers, product leaders, and decision-makers navigating the next phase of AI. Space is limited. Request an invitation to attend here: http://avnet.me/028841

About Avnet

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology supply chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

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[1] McKinsey, EDB & Tech in Asia (2026) – Southeast Asia AI adoption statistic indicating 81% of companies have moved beyond experimentation
[2] Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), AI in Southeast Asia: An Era of Opportunity (2026) – Singapore adoption statistic indicating 56% of companies report progress toward scaled adoption.
[3] IMDA Singapore Digital Economy Report 2025 – Digital economy contributes 18.6% of GDP. 
[4] Avnet Insights 2026 Whitepaper – 56% of engineers are shipping AI-enabled products globally

 

Appendix: Partner & Sponsor Showcase Highlights

Key product and technology exhibits by valued ecosystem partners at the Avnet Edge & Beyond Tech Day include, among others:

Amphenol Industrial

Amphenol Industrial will showcase its latest full-spectrum industrial power & signal interconnects designed to ensure stable operation under harsh Industrial conditions. The exhibit will feature rugged high-performance interconnect systems and a wide range of connector products, delivering field-proven reliability and iterative innovation essential for next-gen Factory Automation, Robotics, Renewable Energy and Commercial Vehicle deployments.

Amphenol Communications Solutions

Amphenol Communications Solutions will be exhibiting its latest interconnect solutions designed to enable high-bandwidth, low-latency Edge AI infrastructure. The exhibit will feature advanced high-speed I/O and card-edge connector technologies and power interconnect solutions, delivering the signal integrity, power efficiency, and scalable performance essential for next-generation AI/ML, cloud, telecom, and edge computing deployments.

element14

element14 will showcase its electronic and industrial system design solutions. The exhibit will feature edge AI vision systems using the Raspberry Pi AI Camera, single-board computing platforms, and embedded development solutions with STM Discovery kits and connectivity accessories. These support edge processing for industrial automation and edge AI applications.

Molex

Molex will showcase its latest cutting-edge interconnect innovations designed to power the AI revolution. The exhibit will feature the EXTreme Ten60 Mezzanine Connectors and EXTreme PowerEdge Plus Card Edge Connectors, both delivering the high-density, robust power distribution essential for next-generation AI servers and data center architectures. Additionally, Molex will highlight the Micro-Fit+ OCP M-PIC 12V Connectors, providing the standardized, high-performance efficiency required by Open Compute Project (OCP) standards for AI hardware demanding space-saving yet powerful connectivity.

MPS

MPS will showcase its latest high-performance, energy-efficient power solutions designed to enable next generation Edge AI applications. The exhibit will feature advanced power management ICs for AI computing platforms and intelligent power systems for robotics and industrial automation, delivering exceptional power efficiency, reliability and performance essential for real-time edge deployment.

Nanyang Polytechnic

Nanyang Polytechnic will showcase its latest Edge AI technologies and real-time intelligent vision innovations designed to enable AI processing directly at the edge, delivering faster insights, reduced latency, and enhanced data privacy. The exhibit will feature AI-Powered Smart Surveillance Solutions and Intelligent Edge Vision Systems for Industrial and Autonomous Applications, delivering the high-performance, low-latency inference capabilities essential for next-generation edge AI deployment across healthcare, transport, security, logistics, manufacturing, and construction sectors.

onsemi

onsemi will showcase its latest innovations at Avnet Edge & Beyond Tech Days 2026, featuring advanced solutions including Autonomous Mobile Robots, Power Discretes, TREO platform, and cutting‑edge Image Sensors. The showcase highlights onsemi’s commitment to enabling smarter, more efficient system designs and accelerating intelligent edge applications across industries.

Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact will showcase its latest advanced connectivity and intelligent power reliability solutions designed to support seamless and resilient data center operations. The exhibit will feature efficient power, signal, and data transmission solutions and real-time monitoring and protection systems, delivering the high availability and operational reliability essential for mission-critical data center environments.

Quectel

Quectel will showcase its latest end-to-end intelligent IoT solutions designed to accelerate Edge AI innovation. The exhibit will feature AI-powered Smart SBC platforms alongside Quectel’s comprehensive IoT ecosystem, including wireless modules, antennas, and connectivity services, delivering high-performance, scalable solutions for robotics, industrial automation, machine vision, and intelligent edge applications.

Renesas

Renesas will showcase its edge intelligence solutions for smart city sensors, asset tracking, and crowd counting. These solutions, developed in collaboration with partners, demonstrate the key features of its MPU, MCU, and connectivity portfolio. They highlight capabilities such as real-time NPU (neural processing) performance and low power consumption, which are essential for edge AI deployment. In addition, they illustrate how Renesas products are applied in real-world implementations. 

Samtec

Samtec will showcase its latest high-performance interconnect solutions designed to optimize the entire signal channel of high performance systems. The exhibit will feature Samtec’s High Speed, High-Power-Density connectors and cables, meeting the demand for increased speeds, bandwidths, frequencies, and densities essential for supporting next-generation AI/ML applications such as SoM/CoM; computing platform chipsets; and ultra-low latency products.

STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics will showcase its latest 60Ghz RF technology designed to support applications such as Radar, LiDAR, humanoid and robotics joints that require rotation and connectivity. The exhibit will feature ST60, delivering high data rate with low latency and utilizing low power wireless link even under harsh environment uses cases.

Taoglas

Taoglas will showcase its latest advanced antenna and RF innovations, designed to enable seamless connectivity for Edge AI applications. The exhibit will feature high-performance antenna solutions and cutting-edge antenna design tools, delivering the reliable, low-latency connectivity essential for next-generation edge deployments.

Transcend

Transcend Information will showcase its latest top component solutions designed for computing storage. The exhibit will feature industrial SSD solutions and DRAM modules, delivering the diverse, extended-longevity choices and fixed-BOM stability essential for next-generation AI/edge deployments.

Yageo

YAGEO Group will highlight its comprehensive passive portfolio and new NTC thermistor line, enabling high reliability and power efficiency for Edge AI. The exhibit delivers the precise thermal sensing, monitoring, and circuit protection essential for demanding automotive, networking, and industrial power systems.

CONTACT: Seraphina Wee, Seraphina.wee@avnet.com

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