Poland intends to purchase weapons and munitions, anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense technology, unmanned aircraft systems and anti-UAS platforms, and other defense equipment using the $51.6 billion funding the nation will receive under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, program, Breaking Defense reported Friday. The Sejm passed a bill in February that would...
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EDGE Group, EM&E to Establish UAE Joint Venture to Develop Advanced Defense Technologies
EDGE Group, an Emirati technology and defense company, has teamed up with EM&E Group, a Spanish provider of defense and security systems, to form a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates. The companies recently signed an agreement to jointly develop defense technologies for the UAE and international markets, EDGE said Wednesday. EM&E Group is...
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US, Australia, Japan Join Exercise to Ensure Free, Open Indo-Pacific
The naval services of the United States, Australia and Japan participated in a six-day multilateral exercise last week aimed at enhancing interoperability to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. The event saw participant ships from the three nations, including U.S. Navy's USS Dewey Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the HMAS Stuart Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Ariake Murasame-class destroyer. A wide range of training was held throughout, including combined communication, formation sailing and replenishment-at-sea.
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Northrop Grumman Partners With Andoya Space to Offer MQ-4C for Norwegian Defense; Jane Bishop Quoted
Northrop Grumman will offer its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system to support Norway’s defense capabilities under a memorandum of understanding with Norwegian company Andoya Space. According to the defense contractor, the collaboration will leverage Triton’s advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to cover the nation’s defense priorities. Jane Bishop, Northrop Grumman vice president and general...
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UK Selects Sharon Nesmith as New Defence Staff Vice Chief
U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed the appointment of Gen. Sharon Nesmith as vice chief of the defense staff and aide-de-camp to the British king. Nesmith, currently serving as the British Army’s deputy chief of the general staff, will take on the role from Gen. Gwyn Jenkins beginning in June. She held other leadership...
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Israeli-Made Heron UAV for Luftwaffe Takes First Flight in Germany
An unmanned aerial vehicle developed and produced in Israel and designed with Germany’s military requirements in mind took its maiden flight in German air space on Wednesday, with senior officials of the German Armed Forces present. Airbus, one of the contractors for the German Heron TP drone, said the remotely powered aircraft system was developed...
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US, Canada Defense Leaders Discuss Efforts to Improve Regional Security
Top defense officials from the United States and Canada discussed ongoing investments, priorities, policies and efforts to address security challenges in the Arctic and North American regions in a meeting at the Pentagon on Monday. Canadian Minister of National Defence Bill Blair informed U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III about Canada’s renewed vision for...
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UK Reviewing Additional Actions Against China After Spy Arrests
The United Kingdom is considering increasing background checks on individuals working for the Chinese government and could add China to a new registration scheme that aims to crack down on foreign political influence activities, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said in a statement. The official’s remarks were in response to reports that the Metropolitan Police...