The European Commission has approved the first set of national defense investment plans under the Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, clearing the way for initial loan disbursements aimed at accelerating military readiness across the bloc. The commission said Thursday that it has submitted a proposal to the European Council to authorize financial assistance for...
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ICEYE to Provide Sovereign SAR Capability to Sweden
ICEYE has secured a multi-year contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, to deliver a sovereign space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Swedish Armed Forces. The agreement aims to strengthen national defense and NATO-aligned situational awareness in Northern Europe and the Arctic, ICEYE said Monday. What Does ICEYE’s Agreement With Sweden...
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State Department Approves Proposed Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark
The Department of State has approved a potential $45 million foreign military sale to Denmark for AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, with Lockheed Martin‘s missile and defense business unit named as the principal contractor. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday that the proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to counter threats by enhancing interoperability with U.S....
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CGI Acquires Comarch Polska to Expand Public Sector Footprint in Poland
CGI has completed its acquisition of Comarch Polska, a Polish software and IT services company, bringing more than 460 IT and business consulting professionals into CGI’s operations in Poland. CGI said Monday that the transaction expands its presence in the country and the Baltic states, increasing the company’s regional workforce to approximately 1,500 employees and...
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Thales Awarded Potential $135M Contract to Deliver AI-Enabled Minehunting Command Centers for Royal Navy
Thales has secured a potential $135 million contract from Defence Equipment and Support, part of the U.K. Ministry of Defence, to design, develop and deliver portable autonomous command centers to support Royal Navy minehunting operations. The Royal Navy said Monday that the award supports its vision of becoming a hybrid navy by integrating artificial intelligence,...
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Saab Secures $71M Giraffe 1X Radar Order From Sweden
Saab has received a new radar order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, or FMV, under a newly signed framework agreement covering the Giraffe 1X system. The initial call-off order is valued at $70.9 million and includes immediate deliveries of the Giraffe 1X in a Compact Radar Module configuration, Saab said Tuesday. The framework agreement...
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RTX’s Raytheon Awarded $168M Patriot Contract as Romania Places Second Order
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...