RTX subsidiary Raytheon has secured a $168 million foreign military sales contract to provide Romania with equipment for the Patriot air and missile defense system, marking the country’s second Patriot-related order within the past year. What Does the $168M Patriot Contract Include for Romania? The award covers the delivery of a radar, command-and-control components, launchers...
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Scottish Government Expands CyberScotland Partnership
The Scottish Government has expanded the CyberScotland Partnership with the addition of Business Gateway, the Institute of Directors Scotland, and the Cyber and Fraud Hub, strengthening national coordination around cyber resilience ahead of CyberScotland Week 2026 in February, Scottish Financial News reported. The partnership, convened by the government’s National Cyber Resilience Unit, aims to raise...
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Australia Awards Boeing Contracts to Advance Ghost Bat CCA
Australia has committed approximately $929.3 million to expand the development and production of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat. The investment includes new contracts with Boeing Defence Australia to deliver additional aircraft and accelerate upgrades to the unmanned platform, the Australian government said Tuesday. The latest awards cover six operational Block 2 aircraft and development of an...
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Babcock to Provide L-39 Jet for French Test Pilot School
Babcock International has secured a contract to supply an Aero L-39 jet for flight test training at France’s test pilot school, École du Personnel Navigant d’Essais et de Réception, or EPNER, European Security and Defence reported Friday. What Missions Will the L-39 Support? The jet will support instruction and evaluation missions that allow trainees to...
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Boeing, RTX Positioned for $2.7B Canada Air Strike Weapons FMS
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.68 billion foreign military sale to Canada for air strike weapons and related equipment. Boeing and RTX are identified as the principal contractors for the proposed sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. What Are Included in Canada’s FMS Request? Canada’s FMS request covers up to...
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New EDA Agreement Opens Wider Defense Cooperation Channel for Switzerland
Switzerland and the European Defence Agency have finalized an expanded cooperation framework that will allow the country to participate in a broader range of European Union defense initiatives while maintaining its neutrality policy. What Does the Updated Swiss-EDA Arrangement Change? The revised Administrative Arrangement replaces a 2012 framework that limited cooperation to research and innovation,...
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Canada to Establish Maritime Innovation Hub Under BOREALIS Initiative
Canada has announced the first project under its new BOREALIS national defense innovation framework, establishing a secure maritime technology hub in Halifax to drive research in autonomous systems, undersea sensing and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics. Why Is Canada Prioritizing Maritime Innovation? According to the Canadian Department of National Defence, the government will invest $20.8 million to...
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Hanwha, EDGE Group to Expand Strategic Defense Cooperation
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to examine potential joint work in several advanced defense areas. What Defense Areas Are Covered by the EDGE-Hanwha MOU? The MOU outlines an intent to assess collaborative opportunities across a wide range of capabilities, including air and missile defense, long-range...
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US, Saudi Arabia Sign Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a joint declaration outlining a new civil nuclear cooperation framework. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud formalized bilateral safeguard agreements intended to reinforce nonproliferation commitments, the Department of Energy said. What Does the Declaration Cover? The...
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NATO Allies Halt E-7A Wedgetail Purchase, Explore Alternatives
A group of eight NATO allies has ended plans to acquire six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, Breaking Defense reported Thursday. The Netherlands Ministry of Defence revealed the decision, citing the loss of “strategic and financial foundation” for the multinational program. Why Was the Wedgetail Plan Dropped? The Netherlands MOD said the countries, including the United...