Laser communications provider Mynaric has appointed Peter Müller-Brühl as chair of its supervisory board, effective April 24. He replaces Bulent Altan, who stepped down from the role and left the board earlier this month. Müller-Brühl has served on the board since July 2018 and previously held the position of vice chair. “As the company undergoes...
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Intelligence and Cyber Expert Jennifer Ewbank: US-Thailand Digital Alliance Can Counter China’s Tech Expansion
Cipher Brief expert Jennifer Ewbank says the United States should strengthen its digital partnership with Thailand to reinvigorate a longstanding alliance and counter China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia. In her Cipher Brief article posted on Sunday, Ewbank, a former CIA deputy director for digital innovation and two-time Wash100 winner, refers to Thailand as “America’s...
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Keysight Wins NATO Contract to Enhance Radar, EW Testing Capabilities
Keysight Technologies has secured a contract with NATO’s Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites to enhance radar and electronic warfare testing capabilities across allied naval bases. The deal involves deploying the company’s radar target generators and EW threat simulators, supporting NATO in validating and maintaining sensor accuracy and electronic support measures systems. Thierry...
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US Clears $280M Patriot Air Defense System Sale to Romania
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale of a Patriot air defense system to Romania, reinforcing the European country’s defense capabilities as a NATO ally. The proposed sale comprises a Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar, an engagement control station, two launching stations, modification kits, generators, encryptors, logistics and...
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Lockheed Martin Exec: F-16 Block 70 to Boost Philippines’ Air Power, Self-Reliance
Lockheed Martin has affirmed its support for the Philippines’ air power modernization efforts through its proposed acquisition of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. “The F-16 Block 70 will deliver advanced capabilities and performance to address the Philippines’ defense requirements and serve as a strategic asset to support the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture,” Aimee Burnett, vice...
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Bechtel Appoints Director for Poland Nuclear Power Project
Bechtel has named Ed Gore as project director for the Poland AP1000 Nuclear Power Project. A senior vice president at Bechtel, Gore brings 30 years of engineering, procurement and construction experience. Since joining the company in 1988, the executive has held various leadership positions within its Energy and Mining & Metals sectors, most recently serving...
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Accenture Acquires TalentSprint to Boost LearnVantage Capabilities
Accenture has acquired India-based TalentSprint to expand the capabilities of LearnVantage, its technology learning and training business. The IT giant said the acquisition from NSE Academy supports LearnVantage’s mission to build future-ready talent pipelines for enterprises and governments. Established in 2009 and based in Hyderabad, TalentSprint delivers learning programs in artificial intelligence, chip design, cybersecurity,...
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Space ISAC, French Space Command Partner for Enhanced Space Security
The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center has signed a memorandum of understanding with France to enhance global collaboration and threat intelligence sharing across the space sector. Maj. Gen. Philippe Adam, commander of the French Space Command; Erin Miller, executive director of Space ISAC; and Samuel Sanders Visner, chair of the Space ISAC board of...
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Spain Vows to Meet NATO’s Defense Spending Target for 2025
Spain says it is on track to meet NATO’s defense spending target of two percent of GDP this year, reversing earlier plans to hit the target by 2029. According to AP News, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a $12 billion increase in military funding on Tuesday, allocating it to areas such as telecommunications, cybersecurity,...
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S&K Federal Services Secures US Contract to Support Royal Saudi Air Force Bases
S&K Federal Services has won a base operations support contract from the U.S. Air Force for the Royal Saudi Air Force. According to the company, work on the contract, awarded by USAF’s F-15 International Programs Division through the Foreign Military Sales program, began on Feb. 26. Under the deal, S&K Federal Services is the prime...