Global infrastructure firm AECOM has named seasoned defense sector executive Ed Robinson as head of its defense business in the United Kingdom, Europe and India. A British Army veteran, Robinson brings to the company over 30 years’ experience in the sector, including a track record in project management, crisis response and risk management, AECOM said...
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead CNES Project Testing Smartphone-to-Satellite 5G Links
The French Space Agency, known as CNES, has partnered with a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, to explore direct-to-device 5G connectivity. The initiative, called U DESERVE 5G, aims to test whether a satellite in low-Earth orbit can provide high-speed communications directly to smartphones...
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Raytheon, Rheinmetall Complete Paveway IV Bomb Integration Trials on Eurofighter Typhoon
Raytheon UK, a unit of RTX’s Raytheon subsidiary, has completed demonstrations on integrating the Paveway IV bomb into the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Raytheon developed and produced the dual-mode, precision-guided bomb utilizing a warhead from RWM Italia, part of Rheinmetall group. According to an RTX statement Monday, RWM Italia enabled the integration demos held in July...
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ICEYE Lands $186M Contract to Deliver SAR Satellites to Finnish Defence Forces
ICEYE has signed a contract worth about $185.8 million to provide synthetic aperture radar satellites and related systems to the Finnish Defence Forces. The agreement includes options for extending the satellites’ life cycle and expanding the system in the future, the Finland-based manufacturer and operator said Monday. Brg. Gen. Juha-Matti Ylitalo, deputy director of the...
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Andrew Stanniland Joins MDA Space UK as Managing Director
Andrew Stanniland will join MDA Space UK as managing director, effective Wednesday. He succeeds Anita Bernie, who left the role after over three years. Stanniland announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post, calling it a “very exciting time for the company after their recent successes in the market” and saying he looks forward to meeting...
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QinetiQ, Xona Complete First UK Tests of LEO-Based Pulsar Navigation System
QinetiQ and Xona Space Systems have completed the first U.K. trials of Xona’s Pulsar satellite navigation service, showing how low Earth orbit signals can enhance the resilience of traditional GPS. QinetiQ said Friday the demonstration marks a milestone in advancing next-generation positioning, navigation and timing capabilities that counter jamming and spoofing while improving availability in...
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Nokia Opens Oulu ‘Home of Radio’ Campus for 5G, 6G and AI Innovation
Nokia has inaugurated a new R&D and manufacturing facility in Oulu, northern Finland. The facility is designed to develop 5G and 6G networks that will underpin artificial intelligence applications. Dubbed the “Home of Radio,” the 55,000-square-meter building integrates laboratories for radio network design, real-world verification environments, manufacturing lines and office space under a single roof....
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Leidos Unveils Sea Dagger Commando Insertion Craft for Royal Navy
Leidos has introduced Sea Dagger, a next-generation commando insertion craft concept developed under the UK Commando Force modernization program to strengthen maritime autonomy and agility. The company said Sea Dagger is the first craft of its size to combine speed, range, vehicle delivery and modular mission systems into a single platform. Designed to exceed 40...
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Motorola, Nokia Partner on Tactical Communications Network for UK Defense
Motorola Solutions and Nokia have formed a strategic partnership to develop a next-generation tactical communications system for U.K. defense agencies. Announced on Thursday, the modular platform combines Motorola’s deployable Terrestrial Trunked Radio infrastructure with Nokia’s 4G/5G AirScale technology to enable secure voice and high-speed data links in challenging operational environments. The rugged system can be...
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BAE Systems Report Highlights AI’s Expanding Role in Defense Asset Management
A new report from British multinational BAE Systems shows that defense and aerospace leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to manage fleets of warships, armored vehicles and combat aircraft as global security threats mount. The study, “Emerging Technology Behind the Scenes of Defence,” found that 82 percent of decision-makers place AI at the forefront...