Eric Jensen steps into the COO role, joining ICEYE’s global leadership team Jensen will oversee worldwide operations and support a workforce of more than 1,000 employees Former ASRC Federal Chief Strategy Officer Ann Stevens will succeed Jensen as CEO of ICEYE US ICEYE, a company specializing in sovereign intelligence from space, has named ICEYE US...
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Spire Global, Schaeffler Advance European Space & Defense Collaboration
Spire Global and Schaeffler are teaming up to build satellite systems and sensing technologies to boost Europe’s space capabilities The partnership will prioritize securing spacecraft supply chains and developing scalable satellite platforms Schaeffler will lead precision manufacturing efforts while Spire brings satellite design, software and operational expertise Spire Global, a provider of satellite data, analytics...
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Airbus, Mistral AI Partner to Expand AI in Aerospace Programs
Airbus and Mistral AI have partnered to deploy secure AI capabilities in aviation, defense, helicopter and space programs The partnership is focusing on secure, sovereign AI tools for mission-critical aerospace applications Airbus is advancing onboard AI to enhance autonomy, situational awareness and flight safety Airbus has partnered with Mistral AI to expand the use of...
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UK, Australia Expand Partnership on Frontier AI Security
The U.K. and Australia have agreed to collaborate on frontier AI systems The agreement includes shared research, AI testing standards and staff exchanges between the two nations The partnership follows warnings that frontier AI is becoming more capable of sophisticated cyberattacks The U.K. and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand cooperation...
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Sweden Taps Naval Group FDI Frigates to Enhance Air Defense, Maritime Capabilities
Sweden selects France’s Naval Group for next-generation Luleå-class frigates Four-warship program marks Sweden’s biggest naval investment in decades French FDI design chosen over bids from Navantia and Babcock-Saab Sweden has selected Naval Group’s FDI frigates for its next-generation Luleå-class naval program, advancing efforts to strengthen the country’s air defense and maritime capabilities, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday....
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Canada Extends Lockheed Martin Support Contract for CC-130J Fleet
Canada is investing $1.15 billion to sustain and modernize its CC-130J Hercules fleet Upgrades will improve avionics, communications and airspace operations for the RCAF The program will support hundreds of Canadian aerospace jobs through local industry partnerships Lockheed Martin has secured more than $1.15 billion in contract amendments from Canada to support the sustainment and...
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Quantum Systems, Rohde & Schwarz Partner on EW Capabilities for Unmanned Systems
Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz are teaming up to add EW capabilities to unmanned air and ground platforms The collaboration will support autonomous battlefield reconnaissance and troop protection in contested environments Enhanced UAVs could help militaries track electromagnetic activity without deploying manned aircraft Global tech company Quantum Systems and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a...
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QinetiQ Australia Expands Victoria Presence With New Melbourne Facility
New Melbourne facility expands QinetiQ Australia’s defense and security operations in Victoria. Site will support research, engineering and mission-focused program delivery work. Expansion aims to strengthen collaboration with government, industry and defense partners. QinetiQ Australia has opened a new office in Melbourne as part of a multimillion-dollar investment aimed at expanding its support for Australia’s defense,...
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Thales Alenia Space Secures ESA Contract for LISA Telescope Development
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture of Thales and Leonardo, has signed a $30.7 million phase 1 contract with the European Space Agency, or ESA, to develop telescopes for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, mission. What Does the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna Contract Cover? The agreement tasks Thales Alenia Space with leading the development of six...
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NATO Conference Highlights Space as Core Operational Domain
The NATO Space Centre of Excellence convened its second annual conference, drawing more than 500 participants from 33 allied and partner nations to examine the Alliance’s evolving approach to space as an operational domain. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 will spotlight how Air Force and Space Force leaders are...