Australia has entered into a $1.1 billion contract with Anduril Industries to produce extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles, known as Ghost Shark, for the Royal Australian Navy. “Over the next five years and beyond the Ghost Shark will equip Navy with the intelligence, surveillance and strike capabilities it needs in an increasingly complex strategic environment,” Minister for...
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead CNES Project Testing Smartphone-to-Satellite 5G Links
The French Space Agency, known as CNES, has partnered with a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, to explore direct-to-device 5G connectivity. The initiative, called U DESERVE 5G, aims to test whether a satellite in low-Earth orbit can provide high-speed communications directly to smartphones...
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Leidos Unveils Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft for Royal Navy
Leidos has introduced Sea Dagger, a next-generation commando insertion craft concept developed under the UK Commando Force modernization program to strengthen maritime autonomy and agility. The company said Sea Dagger is the first craft of its size to combine speed, range, vehicle delivery and modular mission systems into a single platform. Designed to exceed 40...
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BAE Systems Report Highlights AI’s Expanding Role in Defense Asset Management
A new report from British multinational BAE Systems shows that defense and aerospace leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to manage fleets of warships, armored vehicles and combat aircraft as global security threats mount. The study, “Emerging Technology Behind the Scenes of Defence,” found that 82 percent of decision-makers place AI at the forefront...
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Japan to Build $875M Multi-Domain Coastal Defense Drone Network
Japan has unveiled a new $875 million multi-layered littoral defense initiative that uses drones to counter amphibious invasions. The Synchronized, Hybrid, Integrated and Enhanced Littoral Defense program, part of a nearly $60 billion fiscal 2026 defense budget request that the government released on Aug. 29, will knit together unmanned aerial, surface, land and undersea vehicles...
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Patria Expands Defense Digitalization With ILIAS Solutions Acquisition
Patria has completed its acquisition of Belgium-based ILIAS Solutions, expanding its digital sustainment and life cycle management capabilities for military customers. The Finnish defense group said the deal, announced in January and finalized Sept. 1, will integrate ILIAS’ defense software platform into Patria’s OPTIME service, supporting fleet management, depot-level maintenance and data-driven analytics. “This strategic...
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AUKUS Partners Advance Seabed Warfare Capabilities at Talisman Sabre 25
The Australian, United Kingdom and United States navies tested the ability of uncrewed and remotely operated underwater vehicles to protect critical undersea infrastructure during Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia, a milestone in AUKUS cooperation. The British Royal Navy said the exercise marked the first time a trilateral battlestaff directed seabed warfare operations from a ship...
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US, Japan, South Korea Step Up Fight Against North Korean IT Fraud Network
The United States, Japan and South Korea, in partnership with cybersecurity firm Mandiant, co-hosted a forum in Tokyo on Tuesday to bolster defenses against deceptive remote IT worker schemes from North Korea that threaten businesses globally. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Homeland Security Summit to gain insights into the most pressing threats facing the country and...
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Cerberus, HD Hyundai Launch Investment Strategy to Boost US Shipbuilding
Cerberus Capital Management and HD Hyundai have formed a strategic partnership to launch Cerberus Maritime, an initiative to support U.S. shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure. Cerberus Maritime will draw on HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding and digital maritime expertise to strengthen infrastructure, modernize ports and support U.S. shipyard development. Join government and industry leaders at the Potomac Officers...
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Ukraine, Sweden Move to Boost Defense Industrial Base Cooperation
The defense ministries of Sweden and Ukraine have agreed to begin joint production of defense equipment in Sweden to strengthen Ukraine’s battlefield resilience against Russia and bolster European security. The two sides formalized the defense industrial base cooperation with a letter of intent signing ceremony in Kyiv on Saturday. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, who...