General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is set to invest in Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors, two companies that pitched their innovative concepts at the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event. GA-ASI designed the event to foster innovation in the Netherlands’ industrial ecosystem. Emergent, .a robotics engineering firm focused on producing software for autonomous flight and...
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Hanwha-WB Group Forms JV to Produce Missiles for Multiple Rocket Launcher
South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace and Polish electronics and aeronautics manufacturer WB Group have established a Poland-based joint venture to produce CGR-080 missiles for the Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system. The Chunmoo launcher vehicle is equipped with a carrier capable of carrying up to six 239 mm guided missiles. Each guided missile has a...
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NATO Exercise Tests Coordinated Allied Cybersecurity Response
The Czech Republic hosted a NATO exercise from April 7 to 11 to strengthen the alliance’s Virtual Cyber Incident Support Capability, or VCISC, designed as a clearing house for mutual allied assistance in cyberattacks. Government and national agencies from 20 allies participated in the exercise on coordinated action against malicious cyber activities targeting critical national...
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Rocket Lab Secures Spot in UK Hypersonic Contract Vehicle
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has included Rocket Lab USA in its Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework, or HTCDF. The move allows the Long Beach, California-based company to bid for contracts and task orders in the program valued at $1.3 billion. Rocket Lab said it plans to seek projects that will deploy its launch...
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Space Threat Information Provider Expands Monitoring Capabilities With UK Hub
The Colorado-based nonprofit Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center has expanded its space threat monitoring capabilities with the launch of its UK Global Hub. Space ISAC Executive Director Erin Miller said the UK Global Hub “reinforces our commitment to protecting space assets worldwide and ensures that our members benefit from real-time information sharing, no matter...
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Ukraine Deploys Lithuania-Funded Precision Weapons
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the delivery of advanced Ukrainian-made long-range precision weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The ministry said the weapons, funded through an $11 million bilateral agreement signed in December, are already operational on the frontlines. Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė reaffirmed her country’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty....
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UK to Invest $159M on Quantum Tech Development for Law Enforcement
The U.K. government has unveiled a new $159.4 million investment to advance quantum technologies, especially those designed to enhance law enforcement, fraud detection and the identification of money laundering operations. Launched during World Quantum Day on Monday, the funding will ensure that quantum technology development will produce solutions that maximize the technology’s potential to use...
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NATO Seeks Deeper Partnership With EU on Regional Security
Radmila Shekerinska, NATO deputy secretary general, stressed that the European Union can play a vital role in ensuring that allied forces can be rapidly deployed and their positions sustained throughout Europe. In a meeting with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Union’s commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, Shekerinska also underscored the importance of discussions with the...
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Royal Navy to Deploy Drones to Support Indo-Pacific Carrier Strike Group
The U.K. Royal Navy will begin deploying drones for ship-to-ship logistics in an active Carrier Strike Group mission for the first time. The uncrewed air cargo drones — nine Malloy T-150s — will be part of the air group of the HMS Prince of Wales, which will set sail to the Indo-Pacific on April 22....
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Accenture Expands Into Maritime Sector Via Fincantieri JV
Global professional services company Accenture is expanding its footprint in Italy through a joint venture with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The JV, Fincantieri Ingenium, is geared toward developing advanced digital capabilities in the cruise, naval defense and port infrastructure sectors. Initial development efforts include Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem for optimizing ships and onshore infrastructure operational...