The European Commission has approved the creation of a new joint venture that will serve as the lead integrator and prime contractor for the Global Combat Air Programme stealth fighter project. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced defense capabilities in the air and space domains has never been more urgent. The Potomac...
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RAND Report Urges Stronger US Support in Poland’s Military Modernization
The nonprofit RAND research organization has recommended a temporary boost in U.S. military presence in Poland to support Warsaw’s pursuit of modernizing the Polish Armed Forces’ air, land and sea assets. The recommendation is one of the U.S. initiatives the organization suggested in a report published last week, National Defense Magazine reported Tuesday. Join the...
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NATO Defense Accelerator Formulates New Challenges Focused on Dual-Use Tech
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has announced 10 new challenges to accelerate the development of dual-use deep technologies that would protect regional and national security. Interested innovators are requested to submit their proposals on or before July 11. The key areas were selected after assessing the military alliance and member nations’ needs,...
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Canadian Firm Roshel Forms Czech JV for Armored Vehicles Manufacturing
Canadian armored vehicle maker Roshel will expand production into the European market through a joint venture with Omnipol Group of the Czech Republic. The partnership agreement was signed during the IDET 2025 defense and security trade show last week in Brno, with Czechia government officials, led by President Petr Pavel, looking on. The agreement calls...
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UK to Acquire New Submarines to Expand Nuclear Capabilities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil the acquisition of up to 12 new Submersible Ship Nuclear-AUKUS submarines, expanding the United Kingdom’s capability to protect its national security. The Tuesday announcement comes as the U.K. announces findings from its Strategic Defence Review, an external audit aimed at delivering 62 recommendations to the British...
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Embraer Sets Up Indian Subsidiary to Enhance Aerospace Presence
Embraer has established a wholly owned subsidiary in India, with its corporate office in AeroCity, New Delhi. The Brazilian aerospace firm said the move strengthens its presence across defense, commercial and business aviation, services and support, and the emerging urban air mobility sector. The new subsidiary will build specialized teams in procurement, supply chain, engineering...
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General Atomics to Arm Spain’s MQ-9A Fleet Under Deal With US
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. an $8.2 million undefinitized contract to equip Spain’s MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft fleet with weapons. Structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price deal, the contract includes hardware and support services and will run until June 30, 2027. According to the DOD notice, the sole-source...
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CAE, Saab Partner on Training Solutions for Canada’s Submarine Fleet
CAE and Saab have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop training and simulation capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The agreement aims to ensure that Royal Canadian Navy crews are prepared to operate and maintain the country’s future submarine fleet using advanced training tools. France Hébert, president of CAE’s defense and security...
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EU Eyes Black Sea Infrastructure Upgrades Under New Strategy
The European Union is planning major infrastructure upgrades around the Black Sea as part of its new strategy to strengthen regional security. The plan includes work on the Black Sea ports, surrounding roads, railways and airports to enable faster military transport, Defense News reported Thursday. “These updates will help to ensure troops can be where...
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NATO Approves Use of QinetiQ Aerial Target in Greek Training Facility
QinetiQ said its Banshee Jet 40+ aerial target has received approval for training international partners at the NATO Missile Firing Installation on the Greek island of Crete. The certification means all variants of the company’s aerial target solutions can be used at the NAMFI training facility, including related simulation technologies and flight paths. Designed for...