NVIDIA and Noetra will build a Vera Rubin AI factory to power Japan’s physical AI initiatives The facility will support Japan’s FRONTia Project focused on developing multimodal AI models for robotics and real-world applications The AI factory will deliver 140 megawatts of data center capacity with thousands of NVIDIA Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs NVIDIA...
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BAE Systems Lands Boeing EPAWSS Contract for South Korea F-15Ks
BAE Systems will provide EPAWSS electronic warfare systems for South Korea’s F-15K modernization program The system delivers 360-degree threat detection and countermeasures in contested electromagnetic environments The modernization effort is intended to strengthen the F-15K fleet’s survivability and interoperability with U.S. forces BAE Systems has secured a contract from Boeing to supply AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning...
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Japan, Singapore Sign Landmark Bilateral Agreement on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The agreement marks the first deal for Singapore’s newly established National Space Agency It opens the door to collaboration in quantum satellite communications and other cutting-edge space technologies The deal, signed at SPACETIDE 2026, stems from a bilateral summit in Tokyo in March Japan and Singapore have locked in a landmark agreement to jointly develop...
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Japan Explores State Ownership of Defense Production Facilities Under GOCO Model
Japan is considering policy changes to allow government ownership of defense production facilities The Japanese government plans to shift to a GOCO model that would combine state-owned factories with private-sector operations The draft would expand the government’s role in securing ammunition and defense equipment production Japan is evaluating policy revisions that would allow the government to...
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Strengthen Allied Supply Chains
Bipartisan senators have introduced the Securing Partner Supply Chains Act to counter China’s influence over critical industries The bill aims to establish a State Department-led foreign investment screening initiative modeled on CFIUS The partner nations would receive training, technical assistance and regulatory support to strengthen investment oversight Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, and Tim Kaine, D-Va.,...
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Samsung, SK Hynix to Pour $520B Into New South Korean Chip Hub
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest more than $500 billion in a new chip manufacturing hub in southwestern South Korea The government-backed initiative calls for four new memory chip plants to diversify production beyond the Seoul region The project is part of South Korea’s broader megaproject agenda covering semiconductors, AI data centers and...
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Former Distribution Executive Travis Sullivan Appointed President of Boeing Southeast Asia
Boeing has named Travis Sullivan to lead its Southeast Asia operations starting in July Sullivan will relocate to Singapore to oversee regional strategy and growth initiatives The executive will bring over 25 years of experience in aerospace, defense, international strategy and government affairs Boeing has appointed Travis Sullivan as president of its Southeast Asia operations, effective July...
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US, Vietnam Strengthen Defense Ties in Hanoi Meeting
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang met with Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in Hanoi on June 22 Both sides have reaffirmed commitment to deepening defense cooperation across maritime security, training and defense industry collaboration The meeting has also addressed war legacy issues, including a $130 million...
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Fincantieri, Republikorp Partner to Support Indonesian Naval Shipbuilding
Fincantieri and Republikorp have partnered to expand Indonesia’s naval shipbuilding capabilities Fincantieri will form a joint venture with Republikorp subsidiary PT Republik Palindo Internasional The partnership will focus on building naval vessels tailored to Indonesia’s maritime and defense requirements Fincantieri and Republikorp have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a partnership aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s domestic...
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BAE Systems, NEC Collaborate on Cyber Defense Capabilities for Japan
BAE Systems and NEC have collaborated to strengthen the Japanese government’s cyber defense capabilities The collaboration will focus on developing and deploying active cyber defense capabilities BAE Systems will contribute cyber operations expertise, while NEC will provide local technology and policy knowledge BAE Systems and NEC have partnered to advance the development of active cyber defense,...