L3Harris Technologies has selected electronics manufacturer ABI Electronics for an exclusive supplier showcase, according to a LinkedIn post by ABI Business Development Engineer Jake Butler. The event, co-hosted by L3Harris’ Space & Airborne Systems division and Blue Origin, will be held in Cape Canaveral, Florida, from Feb. 10 to 13. According to the West of...
Quantum computing firm IonQ and the Busan Metropolitan Government have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive quantum transformation in South Korea’s second-largest city. As part of the partnership, IonQ said it will provide quantum computing cloud services, support joint quantum initiatives and help develop the workforce, while the Busan Metropolitan Government will be in...
Microsoft has launched a new Azure Policy initiative aimed at simplifying technology compliance and accelerating cloud adoption for government agencies in New Zealand. The initiative includes enhancements to management tools and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which will automate compliance with the cybersecurity, privacy and data management requirements in the New Zealand Information Security Manual. In...
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney is set to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands. Sustainable Aviation Technology The new development facility will be located alongside Collins Aerospace’s European Innovation Hub and will focus on energy-efficient and sustainable aviation technologies. Pratt & Whitney plans to begin operations within a few months, initially with...
Japan has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system as the country’s first maritime-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. Shield AI said the award marks the beginning of a multi-year partnership, enabling the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to acquire multiple V-BAT units. The Diplomat previously reported that the Japanese cabinet had approved the purchase of...
U.K. space and subsea training and research firm Blue Abyss has formed a Space Act agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to enhance commercial space training, research and infrastructure development. The collaboration will focus on developing next-generation capabilities for human spaceflight training and simulations that mimic extreme environments. NASA will provide its extensive expertise in...
Japan has awarded Smiths Detection, a provider of screening security technology, a contract to supply LCD 4 personal chemical detectors for the Ministry of Defense. The contract covers 462 units of the lightweight chemical detector, which will be deployed by the Ground Self-Defense Force. The deliveries are scheduled in stages through January 2026, with distribution...
Cybersecurity firm PQShield has joined the Cyber Research Consortium in Japan to participate in a program to strengthen the nation’s defenses against quantum-enabled cyberattacks. A grant from NEDO, a national research agency and innovation accelerator funds the CRC initiative. As a member of the CRC, Oxford-based PQShield will work on projects to implement post-quantum cryptography protocols...
Satellite Applications Catapult, a technology and innovation firm funded by the U.K. Space Agency, has awarded Amentum a contract to design a specialized gravity offload system to simulate zero-gravity conditions for satellite and spacecraft manufacturers. The gravity offload system will mimic the effects of space conditions on suspended objects, supporting the development of docking, capture...
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support has contracted Safran Electronics & Defense Germany for advanced infrared multifunction binoculars. Safran did not disclose the exact product it will supply to the defense acquisition office but said the new binoculars will enhance the German infantry’s operational capabilities, providing day and night observation...
