Norway has committed $695 million to support Germany’s initiative to provide airspace defense capabilities to Ukraine. “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defense systems,” said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. He emphasized that both nations are closely collaborating to assist Ukraine in defending itself and protecting its civilian...
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KBR Partners With BMT to Sustain Royal Australian Navy Platforms
KBR has signed a strategic agreement with BMT to provide sustainment services for Royal Australian Navy platforms. According to KBR, the deal will benefit from its extensive program management, systems integration, and engineering expertise and BMT’s specialist naval engineering, asset management, and technical assurance experience. The company said combining these resources will ensure the RAN...
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FBI: Russia-Backed Cyber Operations Targeting Computer Networks, Critical Infrastructure
A cyber operation backed by the Russian Federal Security Service is targeting computer networks and critical infrastructure, according to a new advisory from the FBI. The alert states that Russia-sponsored actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in the Simple Network Management Protocol and end-of-life networking equipment used throughout the United States and globally. In the past year,...
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Paraguay to Receive Northrop Grumman Radar to Improve Air Surveillance
Northrop Grumman is set to deliver its AN/TPS-78 Advanced Capability ground-based long-range air surveillance radars to Paraguay. The deal falls under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program and is expected to enhance the South American nation’s air surveillance capabilities, helping detect manned and unmanned systems within its national airspace. The radar acquisition was discussed during...
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Japan’s Gen Nakatani Visits Turkey to Discuss Improved Military Cooperation
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani is in Ankara to meet with officials to discuss ways to improve defense and military cooperation between Japan and Turkey. His Tuesday meeting with his counterpart, Yasar Guler, is part of a weeklong regional tour to strengthen the East Asian country’s relations with its allies. Nakatani, the first Japanese defense...
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Raytheon Partners With Diehl Defence for Stinger Production in Europe
Raytheon, an RTX business, is collaborating with Diehl Defence to co-manufacture key elements of its Stinger missile in Europe. The deal is part of a recently signed memorandum of understanding extending Stinger production in the region. Diehl Defence specializes in air defence systems, providing guided missiles, ammunition, and protection systems to German and international armed...
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Rheinmetall Names Vera Saal as New Labor Director
Vera Saal will succeed Ursula Biernert-Kloß as the labor director on Rheinmetall’s management board, effective Sept. 1. CEO Armin Papperger will temporarily fill the position until Aug. 31. In addition to her new role, Saal will also serve as the chief human resource officer. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has held several leadership positions...
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Lithuania Draws Up Three-Layer Defensive Border Strategy
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has unveiled a new multi-layered defensive line to enhance national security, aiming to delay or halt adversarial forces from entering its borders. Lithuania shares a border with Russia, called Kaliningrad Oblast, and a longer frontier with Belarus that stretches about 679 kilometers. “Lithuania is shifting from individual counter-mobility measures...
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New Zealand Inaugurates New RNZAF P-8A Facility in Ohakea
New Zealand has opened a 20,000-square-meter facility at RNZAF Base Ohakea dedicated to the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft fleet. The P-8A aircraft used by the U.S. Navy and other international operators is a militarized version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation airliner. It is designed for long-range anti-submarine warfare,...
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Rheinmetall to Maintain Czech Republic Leopard Tanks Under $292M Deal
Rheinmetall has received a contract from the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Defence to deliver extensive service and maintenance support to its Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and Bergepanzer 3 “Buffel” armored recovery vehicle. Under the seven-year, $292.1 million award, the German automotive and arms manufacturer will work on 42 Leopards and two Buffels, providing several...