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...
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...
AgEagle Aerial Systems is set to demonstrate the capabilities of a new artificial intelligence-powered unmanned aerial system teaming solution capable of providing real-time situational intelligence for border security and surveillance missions. Join us on July 31 as The Potomac Officers Club hosts the 2025 Air and Space Summit, an opportunity for defense stakeholders to know...
U.S. defense company Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Aegis System Equipped Vessel shipset to Japan. Mitsubishi helped ensure that the Japanese Ministry of Defense received the equipment through a direct commercial sale arrangement. After the initial delivery, Lockheed is set to hand over a second ASEV before the Japanese defense ministry’s plans to have...
Airmen from Belgium, Japan, South Korea and the United States participated in a recently concluded multinational flight operations exercise to improve interoperability and ensure combat readiness. Held for two weeks at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, the Red Flag-Alaska 25-2 military exercise involved over 1,500 service members and about 70 aircraft. Throughout the training,...
Lithuania and the Philippines have agreed to collaborate closely on security and defense issues affecting both nations, particularly maritime security. Lithuanian National Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene formalized the agreement by signing a memorandum of understanding with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during her recent visit to Manila. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence, the agreement...
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...
Siddhartha Sant has been appointed as vice president of Rolls-Royce India‘s defense business, the executive shared in a LinkedIn post. In his new role, Sant will oversee Rolls-Royce’ business development and strategies in the defense sector in the country. Sant joined the New Delhi-based power systems Rolls-Royce subsidiary in September 2022 as marine sales head,...
