General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced a new investment in Arceon, a Dutch company developing ceramic composites, following its participation in the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event in November 2024. The move continues General Atomics’ expansion in the Dutch market and builds on previous investments in other local tech firms. According to General Atomics,...
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Dutch Defense Ministry Finalizes Order for Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
The Netherlands has finalized its order of 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles, or DXPV, from Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense and its sister European unit under a procurement agreement signed on Wednesday. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The Dutch Ministry of Defence’s order of DXPV, known as “Kaaiman,” is patterned after Oshkosh’s Joint Light Tactical...
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Germany to Buy Long-Range Strike Missiles From Norway
Germany has agreed to acquire Joint Strike Missiles from Norway under a new bilateral defense cooperation agreement signed on Wednesday. The deal paves the way for the Norwegian government to enter into a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to deliver the precision-guided missiles, which are estimated to cost $646.1 million. Oslo said the advanced...
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Rocket Lab to Launch ESA’s First Low Earth Orbit Navigation Satellites
Rocket Lab has secured a contract to launch the European Space Agency’s first satellites for its Low Earth Orbit Positioning, Navigation and Timing demonstrator mission. The California-based space firm said this marks the first time ESA will use the company’s Electron rocket for a dedicated mission. The mission, scheduled to launch in December from Rocket...
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Sweden Orders Additional Gripen E Equipment Under $307M Saab Contract
Saab has signed a $307.1 million contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for additional equipment to support Sweden’s Gripen E fighter aircraft production. According to Saab, the new order will allow the country to maintain full operational capability of its current Gripen C/D fighters while also preparing to deploy the next-generation Gripen Es. Sweden...
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US OKs Export of Space Launchers to Swedish Esrange Center
The United States and Sweden have signed a five-year technology safeguards agreement that allows American space satellite launchers to be exported to Sweden’s Esrange Space Center. The agreement seeks to boost information exchange and cooperation with U.S. launcher manufacturers and protect advanced space technology, Stockholm announced Monday. Expand your space industry network at the Potomac...
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Amentum to Advise Norwegian Government on Nuclear Power Options
The Norwegian Nuclear Commission has selected Amentum and Multiconsult Norge to assess nuclear energy’s viability as a future power system for Norway. Announced Monday, the study will evaluate reactor types and power plant designs, including small and advanced modular reactors. Amentum said it will assess each option’s technological readiness, implementation timelines, commercial availability, construction and...
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New Joint Venture Edgewing to Deliver Next-Gen Combat Aircraft
BAE Systems has launched Edgewing, a joint venture with Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd focused on designing and developing Tempest, the next generation of combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme. GCAP is a partnership between Japan, Italy and the United Kingdom formed in 2022 after a British government study called...
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ICEYE to Deliver ISR Capability to Royal Netherlands Air Force
ICEYE has won a contract to provide the Royal Netherlands Air Force with sovereign space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. The company said the deal, announced Monday, lays the foundation for the Netherlands’ first operational military satellite mission and supports the Dutch government’s national security initiatives. The agreement includes the delivery of four synthetic aperture...
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France Taps MBDA Startup NEODE Systems to Test AI-Enabled Defense Suite
MBDA startup NEODE Systems has received a contract from France’s defense procurement agency to demonstrate the capabilities of the Akeron MP missile when fired using Ground Warden, MBDA’s artificial intelligence-enabled decision-making tool. The Potomac Officers Club is set to host the 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31, gathering industry and government leaders to...