Norway and Germany have established a new working group to advance bilateral cooperation in space, with officials from both countries signing a mandate during a meeting in Tromsø. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30, where Air Force and Space Force priorities take center stage alongside discussions...
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Canada Invests in Winnipeg Defense, Aerospace Projects
Canada has announced $19.5 million in funding for three Winnipeg-based projects aimed at enhancing the country’s defense industrial capacity and advancing aerospace and manufacturing capabilities. What Projects Are Receiving Funding? The Canadian government said Friday the funding, announced by Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand, will support projects by Magellan Aerospace, StandardAero and Win-Shield...
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Japan Moves to Lift Ban on Lethal Weapons Exports Amid Security Shift
Japan has unveiled plans to end its longstanding restrictions on exporting lethal weapons, as part of a broader shift away from the nation’s postwar pacifist stance, CNBC reported Tuesday. What Prompted the Policy Shift? Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the move reflects a changing security landscape in which partner countries must work together to strengthen defense...
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Bell Textron Expands Footprint With New Ukraine Subsidiary
Bell Textron has established a subsidiary in Ukraine that will serve as its central hub for operations in the country. What Is the Purpose of Bell Textron Ukraine? The Washington, D.C.-based Textron company said Friday the new Bell Textron Ukraine subsidiary will coordinate helicopter assembly, repair and maintenance activities in the country. The company also plans to...
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Kepler Lands ESA Contract for HydRON Element 3
The European Space Agency has awarded Kepler Communications a $19.8 million deal to serve as the prime contractor for HydRON Element 3, a component of the agency’s high-throughput optical network initiative. Kepler will sponsor the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit, a premier GovCon event on July 30 that will explore advanced technologies and strategies...
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Warburg Pincus Unveils Europe-Focused Defense Investment Initiative
Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, has launched a European defense investment initiative. What Is the Focus of the New Investment Platform? The initiative seeks to deploy capital into defense, security and strategic resilience businesses throughout Europe, Warburg Pincus said Friday. As regional governments accelerate spending on sovereign capabilities, the platform aims...
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Elbit Systems Secures $750M Contract to Supply PULS Rocket Systems to Greece
Elbit Systems has received a $750 million contract to provide Precise and Universal Launching System, or PULS, to the Hellenic Armed Forces under a government-to-government agreement between Israel and Greece. What Does the PULS Contract Cover? The global defense technology company said Monday the four-year agreement includes delivery of PULS launchers along with a package of...
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Redwire Opens UK Office to Strengthen Ministry of Defence Programs
Redwire has opened a new office in the U.K. to support existing and future programs managed by the Ministry of Defence, or MOD. What Will the UK Office Support? The aerospace and defense technology company said Tuesday the new location will provide engineering, program management, logistics and sustainment capabilities to support MOD initiatives. With the expanded...
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Microsoft to Invest $1B in Thailand Cloud & AI Infrastructure
Microsoft has unveiled plans to invest more than $1 billion in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure and operations across Thailand from 2026 to 2028. What Is Included in the Investment? The company said Tuesday the investment, announced after a meeting between Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expands its partnership with...
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US, UK Launch REEF Program to Counter Unmanned Underwater Vessel Threats
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has launched a commercial solutions opening to identify technologies capable of countering unmanned underwater vehicle, or UUV, threats, the U.K. Defence Innovation said Thursday. What Is the REEF Program? The Robotic Exclusion and Engagement Framework, or REEF, is a program designed as a rapid-acquisition pathway that allows companies to pitch technology...