IBM has secured a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency to strengthen the cyber resilience of the alliance’s enterprise networks. Under the agreement, a customized asset, configuration, patching and vulnerability management service will be developed and delivered to the organization starting in January 2024, according to IBM. IBM Consulting Chief Operating Officer Mohamad...
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GM Defense, Jankel to Provide International Customers With Modern Mobility Platforms
GM Defense has partnered with United Kingdom-based Jankel to provide defense, government and civilian customers with enhanced mobility solutions. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two parties, GM and Jankel will modernize the mobility platforms of military customers in the United States, the U.K., Europe and select locations across the globe. According to...
US Hands Sanctions to New Entities Supporting Russia’s War Campaign
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions against third-country actors identified to be materially supporting Russia’s war campaign in Ukraine. According to the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the action implements the Group of Seven’s decision to take down the Kremlin’s military procurement networks, including individuals and entities that are helping secure...
US Approves Potential $2B Sale of Submarine Trainers to Australia
The Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale of submarine training devices to the Royal Australian Navy under the AUKUS Pillar One Optimal Pathway program. Under the proposed deal, to run for nine years with a ceiling value of $2 billion, the United States will also provide personnel training, planning and nonrecurring...
US, Singapore Seek to Resolve Supply Chain Disruptions Threatening Defense Capabilities
The Department of Defense has signed an agreement with Singapore to address supply chain challenges better. Under the security of supply arrangement, the DOD and the Singapore Ministry of Defense will collaborate to meet their critical defense needs mutually. The bilateral deal will also enable the agencies to resolve disruptions threatening defense capabilities and promote...
Australia Seeking Partners to Develop New Tech for Enhanced Military Ops, Data Processing
Australia’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is looking for potential industry and research partners to support its mission of developing new technologies to advance the country’s defense capabilities. ASCA said it requires innovative solutions and skills to boost how the Australian Defence Force conducts military operations and data processing. The collected input will inform efforts to...
Defense Allies Meet in Berlin to Discuss Advancing Space Collaboration
The Department of Defense attended the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board meeting in Berlin, Germany, where participants discussed opportunities to advance operational cooperation and information sharing in space. The event brought together top defense officials from the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. For the 2023 edition, CSpO...
NorthStar Secures Funding to Launch Space Situational Awareness Services
Canadian space company NorthStar Earth & Space has secured $14.7 million in funding from Telesystem Space, the Luxembourg Future Fund and the government of Quebec for its satellite constellation operations. The investment will fund the company’s mission to launch four satellites that would be part of the world’s first space-based commercial space situational awareness services,...
Saab To Research New Tech for Sweden’s Future Underwater Capabilities
Saab said it will study new submarine technology under an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The deal requires the defense company to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities. According to Saab, the preparatory studies will center on advancing existing underwater technologies and exploring new submarines and submarine-related capabilities for Sweden. In...
Australia Developing Intel Cloud Interoperable With US, UK Spy Networks
Australia is working on a top secret intelligence cloud system that would be interoperable with the United States and the United Kingdom. According to Andrew Shearer, director general of the Office of National Intelligence, the upcoming cloud infrastructure would function with the spy networks operated by Australia’s AUKUS partners. At an event hosted by the...










