Redwire has teamed up with Thales Alenia Space, with support from the European Space Agency, to lead the Skimsat mission. The ESA technology demonstration program will test a small satellite platform designed to operate in very low Earth orbit, with the goal of advancing satellite sustainability and performance while reducing mass and mission costs. The...
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Collins to Deliver EW Planning and Battle Management System to NATO
RTX’s Collins Aerospace will provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management solution to NATO under a contract awarded by the NATO Communications and Information Agency. The system is designed to strengthen the alliance’s ability to plan, direct, coordinate and synchronize electronic warfare operations. “We’re equipping commanders with a critical tool to visualize electronic warfare...
Amentum Secures Place in UK Nuclear Waste Management Framework
Amentum has been appointed as one of the suppliers on all four lots of the United Kingdom’s Integrated Waste Management Specialist Nuclear Services Framework, awarded by Nuclear Waste Services. The framework’s estimated value is $35.5 million over four years. Under the agreement, Amentum will provide a wide range of technical support to NWS’ Integrated Waste...
US Updates Drone Export Policy to Match Fighter Aircraft Reviews
The Department of State will begin reviewing export requests of unmanned aerial systems in the same manner it assesses manned fighter aircraft, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved an update to the practice. In a statement issued Monday, the department said the shift aligns the practice with President Donald Trump’s goal to “maintain the...
Raytheon UK to Deliver Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for CV90 Vehicles
Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2029. Part of RTX’s Raytheon business, the company said Landshield Plus combines an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single compact unit designed to protect GPS signals...
Denmark Selects Thales-MBDA’s SAMP/T in Record $9.1B Air Defense Investment
Denmark will purchase the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system as part of its largest-ever investment in ground-based air defenses, committing $9.1 billion to acquire and operate eight medium- and long-range systems. The government confirmed Friday that two of the systems will be SAMP/T batteries, making Denmark the first European Union export customer for the system....
UK Approves IonQ’s $1B Acquisition of Oxford Ionics With Security Conditions
The chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has cleared IonQ’s acquisition of British quantum computer hardware manufacturer Oxford Ionics Ltd, approving the deal subject to conditions designed to mitigate national security risks. In a final order published Thursday, the chancellor required the parties to: Host current and future generations of Oxford Ionics’ trapped-ion quantum computing...
Thales Strengthens Royal Navy Fleet With Next-Gen Reconnaissance System
Thales, in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, has developed and delivered the Peregrine mini helicopter to the United Kingdom. The Royal Navy recently conducted flight trials of the uncrewed aircraft system from the deck of Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster. The Peregrine is designed to enhance the military’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Equipped with...
UK, France and Italy Advance MBDA’s STRATUS Missile Program Into Development Phase
MBDA has renamed its Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon program as STRATUS as it enters the development phase. British Defence Procurement and Industry Minister Luke Pollard and Armament General Engineer Gael Diaz De Tuesta of France’s defence procurement agency DGA announced the rebranding at DSEI UK 2025 in London. They also introduced a new design for STRATUS...
UK, Ukraine Sign Tech-Sharing Deal to Develop Air Defense Drones
The United Kingdom has signed a technology-sharing agreement with Ukraine to enhance cooperation in developing air defense unmanned systems and other military equipment. British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey said the deal provides the U.K. industry with access to the latest equipment designs, assists Ukraine in defending against Russian invasion and strengthens the...










