The Defense Innovation Unit and the Department of Defense participated in the second India-United States Defense Acceleration Ecosystem Summit. The event, also attended by representatives from the Indian Ministry of Defense, was held in New Delhi from Feb. 21 to 22. “A stronger international community of defense innovation entities among allies and partners can enhance best practices...
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Thales, Indra to Jointly Develop New Defense Capabilities for International Markets
Thales has signed an agreement with technology company Indra to jointly develop new defense offerings for Spanish customers and other markets around the world. As part of the agreement, the companies established a joint steering committee that will define and oversee the implementation of strategies, find opportunities, and create working groups whenever necessary. “Technological changes occur...
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Germany Orders $645.2M Worth of Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Air Defense Systems
Germany is acquiring Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems for the military’s Boxer 8×8 armored vehicles. The Bundeswehr ordered a prototype and another 18 series production vehicles from the German company Rheinmetall under a contract valued at about $645.2 million and comes with an option for 30 additional air defense systems. The prototype is scheduled for delivery by...
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US, Allies Endorse Principles to Develop Secure, Inclusive 6G Technologies
The United States, together with nine allies, is endorsing six principles to govern the research and development of 6G wireless technologies. In a joint statement issued Monday, the allies, namely the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Finland, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic, called for open, free, reliable, resilient and secure connectivity....
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UK Government Pledges $311M to Boost Ukraine’s Artillery Reserves
The United Kingdom has pledged about $310.6 million to strengthen its artillery supply chains in support of Ukraine. The U.K. Ministry of Defence said the new funding will be spent over the coming months to boost Kyiv’s artillery ammunition reserves. The funding package was announced to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine...
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NATO Deputy Secretary General Calls for Collaboration With Commercial Space Industry
Mircea Geoana, deputy secretary general of NATO, has emphasized the role the commercial space industry plays in the alliance’s security. At NATO’s first space reverse industry day, the Romanian leader talked to attendees about the importance of cooperation. “This is not a job for NATO alone. It is something we must do together,” he said. The...
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Westinghouse Signs Contract to Evaluate AP1000 Reactors in the Netherlands
Westinghouse will conduct a technical feasibility study on two AP1000 nuclear reactors at the Borssele Nuclear Power Station in the Netherlands in support of the Dutch government’s nuclear new-build strategy. The company signed a contract with the Dutch government to assess the deployment of the Generation III+ reactors at the only operational nuclear power plant in...
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Canada Acquires SkyRanger UAS Fleet From Teledyne FLIR to Support Ukraine Fight Against Russia
The government of Canada is set to donate SkyRanger R70 unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine. According to Teledyne FLIR Defense, Canada’s Department of National Defence will acquire 800 SkyRanger drones worth approximately $70 million to aid in the eastern European country’s fight against Russia. The R70 UAS is a multi-mission equipped with advanced thermal and daytime...
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General Atomics Forges New Partnerships, Invests in Japan’s Nuclear Energy and Rare Earth Elements Sectors
General Atomics is expanding its presence in Japan through new partnerships, announcing new investments in the nuclear energy and rare earth elements sectors. According to Vivek Lall, chief executive at General Atomics, the California-based company has a “series of strategic engagements with government officials, industry leaders and research institutions in Japan” to develop critical and...
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Rebecca Humble Joins QinetiQ Australia as Chief Strategy Officer
QinetiQ Australia has named Rebecca Humble as its new chief strategy officer. Humble confirmed her new position in a post on her LinkedIn page on Monday. “I’m excited to announce I’ve joined the team at QinetiQ as chief strategy officer for QinetiQ Australia sector, which has a clear purpose to protect lives by serving the national...