Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marshall Land Systems to improve the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s command and control hardware solutions in support of the nation’s Ground Based Air Defence program. According to Northrop, the partnership aims to integrate its air and missile defense technologies with Marshall’s modular containerized systems to enhance...
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Leidos Appoints Hans Tench as Global AUKUS Lead
Leidos has named Hans Tench as its global lead for AUKUS. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Leidos said Tench’s appointment will focus on enhancing the company’s support for the trilateral defense partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Tench will focus on key AUKUS Pillar 2 areas such as artificial intelligence...
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Nokia to Lead Major European Robotics, Unmanned Technology Project
Nokia will lead PROACTIF, a European Union-backed robotics and unmanned systems initiative under the Chips Joint Undertaking. According to the Finnish telecom giant, the project will enhance the resilience of Europe’s electronic components and systems while boosting the autonomy of its drone and robotics industries. Nokia will coordinate a 42-member consortium and four affiliates across...
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Japan Considers New Jet Trainers for F-35 Pilots
Japan is seeking to replace its Kawasaki T-4 intermediate jet trainers, which entered service in 1988 and are now considered unfit for transitioning pilots of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to advanced fighters such as the F-35A and F-35B. According to Defense News, several domestic and international firms presented trainer aircraft proposals at DSEI Japan...
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European Commission OKs BAE-JAIEC-Leonardo GCAP Joint Venture
The European Commission has approved the creation of a new joint venture that will serve as the lead integrator and prime contractor for the Global Combat Air Programme stealth fighter project. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced defense capabilities in the air and space domains has never been more urgent. The Potomac...
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AWS Unveils Governance Structure for European Sovereign Cloud
Amazon Web Services has finalized its operational plans for its European Sovereign Cloud, a fully independent cloud infrastructure that will operate exclusively within the European Union. The governance structure includes creating a new parent company and three subsidiaries in Germany to own and run the sovereign cloud. Amazon emphasized that only EU-based AWS personnel will...
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Opinion: Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ Air Defense System Could Transform Drone Warfare
Israel has begun deploying its new Iron Beam laser air defense system, marking what Elliott Abrams, a Middle Eastern studies senior fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations, calls a revolutionary step in countering low-cost drone threats. In a CFR blog post on Sunday, the foreign policy expert and former U.S. diplomat writes that the...
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CAE Names Former Northrop Grumman Exec as President, CEO
CAE has appointed Matthew Bromberg as its next president and CEO, effective Aug. 13. The executive, who is expected to join the company on June 16, will work alongside outgoing chief Marc Parent during a transitional period ahead of the firm’s annual shareholder meeting. The company said Bromberg will also be nominated for election to...
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Embraer Sets Up Indian Subsidiary to Enhance Aerospace Presence
Embraer has established a wholly owned subsidiary in India, with its corporate office in AeroCity, New Delhi. The Brazilian aerospace firm said the move strengthens its presence across defense, commercial and business aviation, services and support, and the emerging urban air mobility sector. The new subsidiary will build specialized teams in procurement, supply chain, engineering...
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General Atomics to Arm Spain’s MQ-9A Fleet Under Deal With US
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. an $8.2 million undefinitized contract to equip Spain’s MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft fleet with weapons. Structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price deal, the contract includes hardware and support services and will run until June 30, 2027. According to the DOD notice, the sole-source...