Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed an eight-year Unity contract worth $11.2 billion with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence that allows the UK Royal Navy to access research and technology, design, manufacture, and in-service support to maintain its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Steve Carlier, president of Rolls-Royce Submarines, said the deal strengthens his company’s partnership with...
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Pratt & Whitney to Open European Technology Center in the Netherlands
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney is set to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands. Sustainable Aviation Technology The new development facility will be located alongside Collins Aerospace’s European Innovation Hub and will focus on energy-efficient and sustainable aviation technologies. Pratt & Whitney plans to begin operations within a few months, initially with...
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AWS Cyber Grant Initiative to Improve UK Educational Sector’s Cyber Posture
Amazon Web Services has introduced the AWS UK Cyber Education Grant Program, designed to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of educational institutions in the United Kingdom. The $6.2 million program is available to all educational institutions, including state and private schools, higher education institutions, and multi-academy trusts. It aims to improve cyber capabilities, including advanced ransomware...
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Blue Abyss, NASA’s Glenn Research Center Collaborate on Space Training, Research
U.K. space and subsea training and research firm Blue Abyss has formed a Space Act agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to enhance commercial space training, research and infrastructure development. The collaboration will focus on developing next-generation capabilities for human spaceflight training and simulations that mimic extreme environments. NASA will provide its extensive expertise in...
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Thales Alenia Space, Italy Partner for NASA Earth Observation Mission
ASI, the Italian Space Agency, has selected Thales Alenia Space to lead its Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal Infrared Earth observation mission with NASA. The initiative aims to integrate advanced technologies to obtain radiometric and multispectral measurements of emissions from terrestrial and aquatic sources, providing a clearer understanding of the planet’s condition. Integrating Advanced Tech...
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Names New EVP for Naval Surface Ships
Maritime industry veteran Ronny Opsjon Langset has joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace as executive vice president for the Norwegian defense company’s naval surface ships business. Langset will report to Eirik Lie, president of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, as part of the senior management team. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s key initiatives...
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Rheinmetall-Leonardo JV Receives Approval From German Competition Agency
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, a joint venture between German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Italian defense solutions company Leonardo, has received regulatory approval from Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s federal cartel office. LRMV was established to develop and market the Italian Main Battle Tank and the Lynx platform for the Italian Army’s Armoured Infantry Combat System. The joint venture...
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Japan Ministry of Defense Taps Smiths Detection for Chemical Detectors
Japan has awarded Smiths Detection, a provider of screening security technology, a contract to supply LCD 4 personal chemical detectors for the Ministry of Defense. The contract covers 462 units of the lightweight chemical detector, which will be deployed by the Ground Self-Defense Force. The deliveries are scheduled in stages through January 2026, with distribution...
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OCCAR Grants India Observer Status in Eurodrone Development Program
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has granted the government of India observer state status in its European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, or MALE RPAS, program. Joachim Sucker, the director of executive administration at OCCAR, delivered the letter of approval to Ajit Gupte, the ambassador of India to Germany, during a ceremony...
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PQShield Joins Research Initiative to Strengthen Quantum Cybersecurity in Japan
Cybersecurity firm PQShield has joined the Cyber Research Consortium in Japan to participate in a program to strengthen the nation’s defenses against quantum-enabled cyberattacks. A grant from NEDO, a national research agency and innovation accelerator funds the CRC initiative. As a member of the CRC, Oxford-based PQShield will work on projects to implement post-quantum cryptography protocols...