Redwire has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tokyo-based startup SpaceData to collaborate on artificial intelligence and digital engineering technologies for space-based programs. The partnership will focus on integrating SpaceData’s technologies into Redwire’s digital ecosystem for activities supporting the International Space Station. The companies will also explore combined solutions for NASA’s commercial low Earth orbit...
BlackSky Technology has secured a new contract with an international customer that grants early access to its next-generation Gen-3 imaging capabilities to support Ukraine. The agreement extends the unnamed client’s current subscription by adding sharper satellite imagery to its existing Gen-2 data collection services. According to BlackSky, both generations of satellites can now be used...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has tapped Parsons as the project management consultant for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. The five-year contract announced Tuesday aligns with the emirate’s push to expand safe and sustainable mobility under its D33 Economic Agenda. Parsons said it will oversee the project from design review and procurement support to...
Maxar Intelligence has signed three new multiyear contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance the independent defense and intelligence capabilities of undisclosed clients from the Middle East and Africa. According to Maxar, the contracts are part of its Direct Access Program, which provides customers access to its satellite constellation and geospatial intelligence products. These offerings include...
Kongsberg has launched a new maritime test bed in Horten, Norway, aimed at enhancing protective solutions for critical maritime infrastructure. The Oslofjord CMI Protection Test Bed, inaugurated on Tuesday, will serve as a global hub for testing and demonstrating integrated defense solutions for subsea pipelines, energy installations, ports and other high-value maritime assets. The future...
Lockheed Martin Australia has appointed Phil Gordon as its new international strategy and business development director for Rotary and Mission Systems in Australia and New Zealand. Gordon, a retired Royal Australian Air Force officer, succeeds Kendell Kuczma, who is now promoted to program director and general manager for the same portfolio. According to Lockheed, Gordon...
Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with Romania’s state-owned defense firm ROMARM to collaborate on an advanced ground-based radar system for the Romanian Air Force. The partnership, which aims to co-produce the G/ATOR (Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar) mobile radar system in Romania, was signed by senior officials from the two companies at ROMARM’s headquarters...
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has promoted Filip Kostomlatsky to vice president of innovation at the technology and defense company. Kostomlatsky, who shared the news in a LinkedIn post, previously served as director of product development and senior program manager at EDGE, playing a key role in shaping the company’s electronic warfare cluster. According to his...
Germany is set to establish a joint cyber research center with Israel and enhance cooperation between their intelligence and security agencies, Reuters reported on Sunday. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the initiative during a diplomatic visit to Israel, marking the first visit by a German official since Israel’s offensive against Iran’s nuclear and military...
Atos has appointed Matt George as the chief technology officer for its public sector and defense business in the United Kingdom and Ireland. George announced the news via LinkedIn. Previously, he served as the technology strategy director at Atos’ subsidiary, Eviden, which focuses on AI-enabled systems, advanced computing, mission-critical operations and cybersecurity. Before his role...
