Lithuania and the Philippines have agreed to collaborate closely on security and defense issues affecting both nations, particularly maritime security. Lithuanian National Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene formalized the agreement by signing a memorandum of understanding with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during her recent visit to Manila. According to the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence, the agreement...
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New Vodafone-AST SpaceMobile JV to Offer Satellite Connectivity Services in Europe
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have launched SatCo, a joint venture based in Luxembourg focused on offering satellite connectivity services to European customers. Initially disclosed in March, the JV will act as a distributor for AST SpaceMobile’s satellite services to regional mobile network operators using a single turnkey arrangement. According to AST SpaceMobile founder, Chairman...
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RAF Head Named UK Chief of the Defence Staff
Air Chief Marshall Richard Knighton, head of the U.K. Royal Air Force, has been named Chief of the Defence Staff, effective September, London announced Friday. He will take over the role from Adm. Tony Radakin, whose term extension up to autumn was announced in March 2024. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Defense Secretary John...
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Ukrainian Defense Firms to Build Facilities in Denmark
Denmark has agreed to allow Ukrainian defense companies to establish facilities nationwide. The initiative, backed by a $79 million investment from the Danish government, aims to enhance the defense capabilities of Denmark and other European nations by fostering greater interoperability with the Ukrainian armed forces. Danish Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Minister Morten Bodskov emphasized...
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Saab Books Danish Order for Combat Training Platform
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has placed a $71.6 million order for Saab’s Combat Training Centre. The company said the procurement calls for a CTC package including live exercise platforms for soldiers and vehicles, anti-tank and sniper operations training, communication tools, and Saab’s exercise control software. Saab will also extend training assistance in...
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Germany-Israel Partnership Eyes ‘Cyber Dome’ Plan
Germany is set to establish a joint cyber research center with Israel and enhance cooperation between their intelligence and security agencies, Reuters reported on Sunday. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the initiative during a diplomatic visit to Israel, marking the first visit by a German official since Israel’s offensive against Iran’s nuclear and military...
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Thales, Kongsberg to Establish Secure Communications JV
French multinational Thales and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace are set to establish a Norway-based joint venture to deliver secure communications products and services in the region. The JV will combine Thales’ crypto and secure communications business and Kongsberg’s secure communications unit in Norway. The businesses have a combined revenue of $150 million. “Through...
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Atos Appoints Matt George as Public Sector, Defense CTO for UK&I
Atos has appointed Matt George as the chief technology officer for its public sector and defense business in the United Kingdom and Ireland. George announced the news via LinkedIn. Previously, he served as the technology strategy director at Atos’ subsidiary, Eviden, which focuses on AI-enabled systems, advanced computing, mission-critical operations and cybersecurity. Before his role...
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US Space Command General Urges Proactive Partnerships to Defeat Adversaries
Lt. Gen. Thomas James, the deputy commander of U.S. Space Command, has emphasized the importance of exercising and building space partnerships among allies before conflict arises. He highlighted the need to be proactive on space-based threats, pointing out that adversaries are developing capabilities to disrupt or deny access to the alliance’s defense systems in orbit....
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DXC Expands Global Operations With Launch of UK Aerospace and Defense Hub
DXC Technology has inaugurated a new U.K. office in Farnborough that hosts the company’s Aerospace and Defense Hub. The start of operations, which the Ashburn, Virginia-based company announced Thursday, followed the April launch of DXC’s first office in Toronto. The company said expansion plans are set for DXC offices in New York City, Miami and...