The special operation forces of the United States, Lithuania and Germany participated in a military exercise focused on increasing combat readiness and lethality. During the two-week event in the Baltic region, U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and U.S. Special Warfare Combat crewmen led training initiatives designed to improve the cooperation between the nations. Participants underwent...
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US B-52 Bombers Conduct Joint Weapons Drop Exercise in Turkey
Two US B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Royal Air Force Fairford have completed a combined Bomber Task Force mission in Turkey. Called Spartan Sword, the Thursday mission involved Turkish F-16s escorting the bombers before they conducted inert weapons drops with Turkish Joint Terminal Attack Controllers 150 miles northwest of...
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Corvid Books $268M Contract for US Navy, UK, Australia Suborbital Spacecraft Services
Corvid Technologies has secured a potential five-year, $268 million contract for the design, production and supply of suborbital vehicle configurations for the U.S. Navy and foreign military sales to Australia and the United Kingdom. The purchases in the firm-fixed-price contract involve 90 percent for the Navy and 5 percent each to Australia and the U.K....
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NATO Launches Science Project to Boost Energy Efficiency, Aid Ukraine
NATO’s Science for Peace and Security Programme has launched a multinational research project titled “Operational Energy Efficiency.” The project aims to develop tools for monitoring energy consumption and simulating various scenarios to aid military planners in determining how best to conserve the resource. Canada and Ukraine are the lead nations of the multi-year initiative, with...
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Saab to Supply Colombian Navy’s Combat System for Damen Naval
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has tapped Swedish defense manufacturer Saab to supply the combat system for the Colombian Navy’s new Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie frigate. The order includes Saab’s 9LV combat management and fire control systems, Ceros 200 radar and optronic tracking fire control director, EOS 500 electro-optical fire control director and Sea Giraffe 4A...
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Nokia Receives EC Regulatory Approval for $2.3B Infinera Acquisition
Finnish telecommunications solutions provider Nokia has received approval from the European Commission for its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, a U.S. manufacturer of open optical networking equipment. Once the deal is finalized, the combined entity will produce optical transport equipment and other related hardware. Nokia, which announced the acquisition deal in June 2024, believes the...
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Teledyne FLIR to Supply German Army With Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones
Teledyne Technologies subsidiary Teledyne FLIR Defense has won a contract to supply the German Army with its Black Hornet 4 personal reconnaissance systems, as well as spares and training support. The contract, part of a two-year agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, was facilitated through Teledyne’s regional partner,...
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Elbit Systems UK Girds for Mortar System Launch
Elbit Systems UK is prioritizing the launch of its Sling 120 mm mortar system in the United Kingdom this year, CEO Martin Fausset said. The Sling platform is engineered for easier deployment and increased survivability of light forces while delivering higher lethality to adversaries. “Built to integrate with most light platforms including the Supacat Jackal,...
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Finnish Defence Forces Taps Safran for Advanced Navigation Systems
The Finnish Defence Forces has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to provide Geonyx inertial navigation systems for its artillery systems. The contract, which runs from 2024 to 2031, aims to enhance Finland’s operational readiness and precision. Geonyx INS, powered by Safran’s proprietary HRG Crystal technology, delivers accurate navigation and targeting capabilities. It is designed to...
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US Navy’s Project Overmatch Partners With Five Eyes Alliance
The U.S. Navy’s Project Overmatch, which focuses on enhancing its warfare communication network, will integrate personnel from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance into its team. The initiative follows the Navy’s recent signing of a formal project arrangement with representatives from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command...