The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force have evaluated several new artificial intelligence-powered multidomain capabilities to improve the nation’s defense strategy. Held in England’s Portland Harbour, the five-day trial saw scientists from Dstl and military personnel from the two service branches develop AI-enabled solutions for automatic...
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Indra Demos Nemus Radar Integration on Leopard Tanks
Indra demonstrated the integration of its Nemus active protection radar on Leopard main battle tanks during live trials at the Spanish Army’s Armored Units Instruction Center in Zaragoza. Brig. Gen. Luis Sanz Muñoz, the military service’s Logistics Command procurement chief, said service personnel and Indra engineers oversaw the trials on Monday. Join the Potomac Officers’...
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UK-US Military Base to Remain in Diego Garcia Under Deal With Mauritius
The United Kingdom and Mauritius have reached a long-term agreement securing the future of a joint U.K.-United States military base in Diego Garcia. The deal provides the U.K. with full operational control of the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago and management of the electromagnetic spectrum satellite used for communications. British Defence Secretary John Healey...
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BAE Systems, Iveco Defence Partner on Armored Vehicle Production for Italy
BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and manufacture the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle for the Italian market. The partnership aims to localize design and production to meet the country’s defense requirements. BAE Systems Hägglunds General Manager Tommy Gustafsson-Rask said the partnership will leverage the two companies’...
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UK, QinetiQ Extend Test, Evaluation Contract Under $2.1B Deal
The United Kingdom has extended its long-term partnering agreement with QinetiQ for five more years under a new $2.1 billion deal to modernize the Ministry of Defence’s test and evaluation infrastructure for next-generation warfare. Announced Tuesday, the contract amendment continues the LTPA through 2033 and includes a separate order worth $223.9 million to support current...
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General Atomics Delivers Final Components for UK Fusion Project
General Atomics has shipped the final batch of high-precision corrugated waveguide components for the U.K. Atomic Energy Authority’s Mega Ampere Spherical Tokamak upgrade. The waveguides are metallic tubes with ridged interiors designed to transmit high-power radio frequency waves from sources such as gyrotrons to the plasma inside the tokamak, helping to reach the extreme temperatures...
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Cognyte Expands US Cybersecurity Footprint With GroupSense Acquisition
Cognyte Software, an Israel-based security analytics software company, is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of GroupSense, a digital risk protection services firm in Arlington, Virginia. The purchase cost of $4 million is in addition to a $5 million earnout based on the business’s future performance, Cognyte said in its purchase announcement Wednesday. Founded...
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British Army Conducts Record Javelin Live Fire Test With New Lightweight Launcher
The British Army has conducted its first live fire using the new Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit at an extended range of 4 kilometers on Salisbury Plain in southern England, marking the longest distance ever achieved with the system. Be part of the discussion on army modernization, emerging threats and national security missions at the...
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US, Allied Nations Issue Advisory on Russia-Sponsored Cyberattack Targeting Ukraine-Related Operations
The U.S. National Security Agency has issued a joint cybersecurity advisory with counterparts from allied nations highlighting a Russia-backed cyberattack operation targeting government and commercial entities in the West. According to the CSA, Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate 85th Main Special Service Center is leading cyber espionage efforts on the defense, transportation and IT...
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MITRE Analysis Suggests Quick-Response NATO Warfighting Systems to Gain Overmatch Against Russia
Nonprofit research company MITRE has published the NATO Force Mix Analysis report, which recommends measures for the alliance to achieve overmatch against Russia by 2027. The report, titled “NATO 2027: European Leadership Will Be Key to Deterrence Against Russia,” was initiated to support a shift from a national-focused defense posture to alliance-wide thinking to address...