Estonia’s Milrem Robotics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will collaborate to develop and market robotic combat vehicles and other ground robotic systems. Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding, the two companies will focus on improving RCV performance requirements and marketing the solutions to potential international customers, using their experience and expertise to connect with...
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First AUKUS Global Radar Network Site Completed Ahead of Schedule
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command said construction of the first of three sites for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability has been completed ahead of schedule. The milestone marks significant progress for the trilateral partnership between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, which aims to establish a global network of advanced...
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Australia, UK Partner on AI, Data Science for Defense
Australia’s Department of Defence has partnered with the University of South Australia and the United Kingdom’s Alan Turing Institute to advance research and development in artificial intelligence and data science. The three organizations formalized the collaboration through a memorandum of understanding on Monday. The partnership will focus on key areas such as autonomous systems, cyber...
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NATO Unveils Project to Enhance Alliance’s Airspace Defense Capabilities
NATO has announced two new multinational projects to enhance the military alliance’s airspace defense and deterrence capabilities. Air Threat and Passive Surveillance At NATO Headquarters in Brussels, representatives from 15 countries – Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom – committed to developing...
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Northrop Grumman Lands $1.4B in Contracts to Boost US, Poland Air Defense
Northrop Grumman has secured two contracts worth $1.4 billion to enhance air and missile defense for the U.S. Army and Poland. The first deal is a $481 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Army’s Aviation Missile Technology Consortium to improve software for the Integrated Battle Command System. Of the total, $347.6 million supports Poland’s defense...
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Belgium Unveils Plan to Meet NATO Defense Spending Requirement by 2029
Belgian Defence and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken announced that the national government will develop a new investment plan to increase Belgium’s defense budget allocation to meet NATO spending requirements by 2029. Speaking to ambassadors on Friday, Francken said the plan, which includes establishing a Defence Fund, marks the beginning of Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s...
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Australian Defense Sector Posts Gains From AUKUS Reforms
The Australian defense industry is already experiencing gains from the reforms introduced by the AUKUS trilateral security partnership, just six months after its ratification, the Albanese government said in a press release on Monday. One significant reform under AUKUS allows local businesses to export most military and dual-use goods to the United Kingdom and the...
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France Delivers First Batch of Fighter Jets to Ukraine
France has delivered the initial batch of its promised Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, expanding Kyiv’s defense capabilities in its war with Russia. French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the delivery of three aircraft via a post on the social platform X on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed the government’s plans to...
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Canada Seeks to Train Indo-Pacific Allies Under New Defense Pact With Manila
Canada is in the final stages of negotiating a defense cooperation agreement with the Philippines to expand opportunities to hold military exercises and other defense-related collaborations. Speaking before Philippine national officials, foreign ambassadors and defense attachés on Friday, Canadian Ambassador David Hartman said the potential visiting forces agreement allows Ottawa to play a bigger role...
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US Approves Major Arms Sales Worth Over $7B to Israel
The U.S. Department of State has approved two potential foreign military sales to Israel, amounting to over $7.4 billion. The first sale, valued at $6.75 billion, includes munitions, guidance kits, fuzes and related equipment. The second sale involves AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and equipment worth $660 million. The larger sale includes 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, 2,800...