Attendees of the inaugural Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience plenary meeting have taken steps to strengthen defense industrial resilience between the United States, its allies and partners. William LaPlante, U.S. undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, chaired the meeting, held from Oct. 7 to 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended by PIPIR member nations...
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US, NATO Allies Enhance IED Disposal Skills at Northern Challenge 2024
Military units from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army improved their skills in detecting and neutralizing improvised explosive devices on the battlefield during the two-week Exercise Northern Challenge hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard. The U.S. soldiers trained with military personnel from 17 NATO allies, including Germany, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The...
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Canadian Delegation Visits UK to Better Understand AI Policymaking
Science and Innovation Network Canada brought leaders from various organizations to the United Kingdom to learn more about London’s policy development strategy in investing in artificial intelligence and exascale computing. The delegation also aimed to deepen collaboration with the United Kingdom after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a $1.5 billion investment to form the...
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US Approves Potential $680M Sale of BAE Electronic Attack Mission System to Italy
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale of the EA-37B electronic attack mission system to Italy valued at $680 million. In addition to the core EA-37B system, the proposed sale includes critical components such as Network Centric Collaborative Targeting systems, radio frequency receiver subsystems and software-defined radio subsystems, and secure communication and...
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Romania Secures US Approval for $110M Purchase of RTX Sentinel Radar Systems
The U.S. Department of State has approved Romania’s request to purchase four AN/MPQ-64 F1 Sentinel radar systems and related support equipment and services valued at a potential $110 million. According to a statement from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Tucson, Arizona-based defense contractor RTX is the principal contractor of the foreign military sale to Bucharest....
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Specialist VC Firm C5 Capital Partners With Ukraine to Boost Defense Tech Development
Washington, D.C., and London-based venture capital firm C5 Capital has partnered with Brave1, a Ukrainian defense technology accelerator, to support local defense tech startups in Ukraine. Through the partnership, C5 Capital will provide investment and strategic guidance to help the new companies grow and scale, ultimately accelerating the development of technologies critical to building Ukraine’s...
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British Soldiers Participate in NATO’s Operation Chelonia to Improve Interoperability With Allies
The British armed forces participated in the Operation Chelonia military exercise, improving its collaborative capabilities with NATO allies in the Western Balkans. Soldiers from the United Kingdom’s Strategic Reserve Force joined the exercise held close to Pasha Liman Naval Base in southern Albania. They arrived at the location using amphibious vehicles and proceeded to service...
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Boeing Light Attack Helicopter for Thai Army Takes Maiden Flight at Arizona Production Site
Boeing has conducted the first flight of the AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter for delivery to the Royal Thai Army. The company will supply eight AH-6s to Thailand under a $103.7 million Foreign Military Sales contract that the U.S. Department of Defense awarded in February 2022. The contract includes Thai pilot training at Boeing's facilities in Mesa, Arizona, where the helicopters are under production. Thailand is the second international customer for the Little Bird helicopter. According to the defense contractor, the aircraft is integrated with advanced data processing technology, offering enhanced safety and situational awareness for faster decision-making.
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Redwire’s Onboard Computer to Power ESA’s Hera Asteroid Mission
Redwire has built an onboard computer system for the European Space Agency's Hera mission, Europe's first planetary defense initiative. Redwire's third-generation Advanced Data and Power Management System will control all vital spacecraft operations, including deploying and monitoring two companion cubesats for detailed surveys of NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission. Redwire's Belgian subsidiary developed the system under a contract with OHB Germany, the prime contractor for the Hera project.The Potomac Officers Club's 2024 GovCon International Summit on Thursday will convene key public and private sector leaders to discuss emerging technologies, the shifting landscape in space and the role of industry. Take part and register now.
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NATO DIANA Sets Up Regional Office in Canada
The NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has opened its North American headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday and attended by Canadian government officials, including Jean-Yves Duclos, minister of public services and procurement. The office will house up to 25 international staff and be supported by Ottawa's initial investment of $26.6 million over six years. "As home to several major universities and research centers, hundreds of science and technology startups, and Canada's Atlantic naval fleet, Halifax is well-positioned to support DIANA, as well as innovators and industry across the country," Duclos said.