US firms
Coverage of US firms in the Nexus archive.
- Europe wants ITAR-free weapons. US firms are trying to adjust.
Europe is pushing to move away from purchasing weapons subject to US arms traffic regulations due to skepticism in US-European relations. US firms are attempting to adjust to this shift.
- Hackers target US firms in FastJson RCE zero-day attacks
Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in the FastJson open-source Java library to launch remote code execution (RCE) attacks against US firms. The attacks allow remote code execution without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.
- Autonomous Fighter Jets Target Europe Market at Farnborough Airshow
Autonomous fighter jets are being targeted at the European market at the Farnborough Airshow. Major arms makers are competing for contracts, but the participation of US firms raises concerns about Europe's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in defense.
- Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say
US President Donald Trump has approved a 30-year nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program. The deal, expected to involve US firms, is set to be announced publicly soon.
- Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
President Donald Trump approved a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could enable the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program. The deal, expected to involve U.S. firms and last 30 years, may lead to the construction of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint study.
- Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
President Donald Trump approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the kingdom to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The 30-year deal, expected to involve U.S. firms and a joint U.S.-Saudi study, could lead to the construction of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
- China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer
China's LineShine supercomputer at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen has reclaimed the title of the world's fastest supercomputer, displacing El Capitan from the TOP500 ranking despite US trade restrictions on high-powered computing components. LineShine does not use GPUs, a key component in most modern supercomputers, and the achievement is seen as a message from China to the US.
- Hong Kong reports 36% rise in FDI inflows so far this year, InvestHK data shows
Hong Kong reported a 36% rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first half of 2026, with 413 companies establishing or expanding operations in the city, a 9% year-on-year increase. The growth reflects continued interest from US and European firms, which are expected to bring over HK$53 billion in investments.
- Can Europe build its own AI heavyweights to rival the US?
Europe is striving to develop its own AI heavyweights to challenge US dominance, focusing on partnerships, investments, and startups to enhance digital sovereignty. Challenges related to funding and regulation persist despite these efforts.
- Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils chipmaking plans to rival US
Chinese tech giant Huawei announced plans to develop chipmaking processes rivaling Western standards, potentially shifting the AI race between Beijing and Washington. The company claims a workaround for US sanctions and introduced a new chipmaking principle challenging Moore's Law, though details remain undisclosed.
- CLARITY Act, With Time Running Out for Senate Passage, Gets Industry Lobbying Push
Over 100 crypto companies are urging the US Senate to expedite passage of the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish clearer regulatory rules for the industry. The bill faces delays due to disputes over stablecoins, DeFi, and regulatory scope, raising concerns that US firms may fall behind regions with more defined frameworks.