France has acquired Alcatel Submarine Networks from Nokia, with the State Participations Agency representing the country in the Dec. 31 transaction. Nokia said it will retain a 20 percent share in ASN and have board representation to ensure a smooth transition until the French government takes over the Finnish company’s remaining interest. The technology company...
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US OKs Potential Sale of MK 54 Torpedoes to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia. The deal, worth an estimated $78.5 million, includes 20 torpedoes, spare parts, and engineering, training and logistical support. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale aims to upgrade Saudi Arabia’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and enhance...
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BTQ Partners With South Korean Quantum Organizations
Canadian quantum tech firm BTQ Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Future Quantum Convergence Forum, Quantum Industrial Standard Association and Future Quantum Convergence Institute to advance business growth, international expansion and industrial cooperation in quantum technologies. The organizations will collaborate to establish quantum industrial standards, co-host events and seminars to share...
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CGI Appoints New Vice President of Consulting Services
Arwin Visser has announced his appointment as CGI’s new vice president of consulting services. He brings over 20 years of experience in information and communication technologies and the public sector. Visser joins the global IT and business consulting firm after spending more than four years at Dutch tech firm Axians, where he most recently served as...
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Saab Secures $73M Deal to Upgrade Sweden’s Coastal Defenses
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth $72.5 million to modernize Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capabilities. The agreement involves upgrading Stockholm’s existing RBS15 Mk2 units to the newer Saab truck-mounted RBS15 Mk3 missile system, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. The RBS15 Mk3, developed in partnership with German firm Diehl Defence,...
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Australia Unveils $99B Naval Shipbuilding, Sustainment Plan
The Australian government has released the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which outlines an investment of up to $99 billion over the next decade. The plan details a 30-year pipeline of construction and sustainment projects, primarily based in South Australia and Western Australia. These projects will involve the production of 55 new vessels, including...
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British Army Trials Anti-Drone Radio Wave Weapon From Thales-Led Consortium
The British Army has tested a radio frequency directed energy weapon system developed by a consortium led by Thales UK. The consortium includes key subcontractors QinetiQ, Teledyne e2v and Horiba Mira. The trial took place at a range in West Wales, where the Royal Artillery Trials and Development Unit, along with the 7 Air Defence...
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Elbit to Equip Germany’s A350 Aircraft With Self-Protection System
Elbit Systems Deutschland has contracted Lufthansa Technik to equip the German government’s Airbus A350 aircraft with its J-MUSIC directed infrared countermeasure, or DIRCM, self-protection system. The contract, signed after a decision by the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operations of the Bundeswehr, spans five years and represents the first installation of Elbit’s DIRCM...
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Bundeswehr, MBDA-Saab Joint Venture Team Up for Taurus Missiles Upgrade
The German armed forces have contracted Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Deutschland and Saab Dynamics, to enhance the Taurus stand-off weapon system. The agreement includes a comprehensive modernization of Taurus cruise missiles, which will involve maintenance and technological upgrades to meet the evolving requirements of the air-to-surface weapon and extend its operational readiness...
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US Approves $174M Sale of Missiles, Bombs to Morocco
The U.S. Department of State has approved two potential arms sales to Morocco, totaling $174.4 million. The first proposed foreign military sale, valued at $88.4 million, includes up to 30 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. This package includes an AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance section, telemetry kits, support equipment, spares, and training and logistical services. RTX...