Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia has signed a strategic agreement with the Australian government to produce the nation’s Tier 2 surface combatants. The agreement establishes a 15-year framework and designates Austal as the prime contractor. The company will oversee the design, construction and testing of the vessels. Key features of the agreement include a target-cost incentive...
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Swedish Defense Chief: Saab to Push ‘Attractive Offer’ for Peru’s Modern Fighter Jets
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Saab is set to present an appealing offer for Peru to acquire its modern fighter fleet. The official disclosed the plan in an interview with Breaking Defense following a meeting with a delegation led by his Peruvian counterpart, Walter Astudillo. Astudillo and his team are travelling in Europe to conduct...
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NSA, Allied Partners Detail China-Backed Cyberattacks on Critical Networks
The National Security Agency and several other U.S. and foreign organizations have released a joint cybersecurity advisory, or CSA, warning of China-backed advanced persistent threat actors targeting critical sectors, including government, telecommunications and military infrastructure. The advisory aims to inform organizations worldwide about campaigns to gain long-term access to critical networks. Its other authoring agencies...
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Elbit Systems Deploys Advanced Space Camera for Earth Observation Missions
Israel-based defense company Elbit Systems has launched JUPITER, an advanced space camera designed to support Earth observation missions, including military operations, environmental monitoring and scientific research. JUPITER is deployed on the National Advanced Optical System satellite and features a large aperture and a lightweight design. Its multispectral camera offers multiple imaging channels, including high-resolution panchromatic...
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Lockheed Martin Partners With Korea Zinc for Defense Tech Mineral Supply
Korea Zinc and Lockheed Martin have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the critical minerals supply chain, focusing on germanium. The deal comes amid ongoing economic security discussions between South Korea and the United States aimed at reducing reliance on China. Under the agreement, Korea Zinc will supply germanium smelted from its...
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BAE Systems Virtual Trainer to Enhance Canadian Army Mission Planning, Training
BAE Systems Inc. subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations has secured a five-year enterprise license contract to deliver the Digital Virtual Trainer for the Canadian Department of National Defence. The contract provides the armed forces with an immersive, flexible and highly scalable synthetic training platform to ensure the Canadian Army’s combat readiness. The DVT allows the Army...
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AECOM-Arup Consortium Secures Slot in UK Road Management Framework
AECOM, in partnership with Arup, has been awarded a place on the U.K.’s new Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 framework, work that will benefit National Highways’ 4,500-mile road network. SPaTS3, a program worth up to $669 million and running until 2031, provides the agency with technical and advisory services to improve the safety, sustainability, and...
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EU Activates IDEMIA Biometric Database to Enhance Migration Management, Strengthen Border Security
IDEMIA Public Security and Sopra Steria have launched eu-LISA’s new shared Biometric Matching System, or sBMS, designed to strengthen border control and migration management across the Schengen Area. The system serves as the European Union’s central biometric database, storing and matching fingerprints and facial images. It registers third-country nationals upon entry into any member state,...
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CACI Secures Two Contracts to Support Canada C-UAS Program
CACI International has secured two contracts with the Canadian Armed Forces to provide services in support of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System Urgent Operational Requirement, an initiative aimed at equipping Canadian warfighters with the technologies needed to protect national security. Under the deals, CACI will work on the second phase of the C-UAS UOR, delivering...
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Polish Defense Chief Visits Upcoming Norway-Funded Training Facility
Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Polish national defense minister and deputy prime minister, visited a Norway-funded training facility at the Nowa Deba-Lipa Land Forces Training Grounds in Poland on Friday. Construction of the upcoming site started on July 14 and is expected to be completed by Sept. 1. “Today, we are at the training ground where we are...