ZenaTech has finalized a lease for a drone testing facility in Turkey to evaluate the ZenaDrone 1000 model designed for U.S. and NATO defense applications. The Toronto-based manufacturer anticipates the facility will be fully operational by the first quarter of 2025. ZenaTech CEO Shaun Passley emphasized Turkey’s strong reputation for innovation in the defense industry....
Italian Army engineers, in collaboration with the defense company Leonardo, will conduct a series of tests on a Lynx infantry fighting vehicle provided by Germany’s Rheinmetall. The testing is part of preparations for a potential supply contract valued at $521 million. The first delivery of these IFVs is expected by mid-2025. Defense News reported that the...
Baykar Technologies, a Turkish manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, has received regulatory approval from the Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy to acquire Piaggio Aerospace. The acquisition marks Baykar’s entry into the manned aircraft segment. Baykar disclosed that it outbid competitors from various countries in its efforts to purchase Piaggio Aerospace, an Italian...
France has acquired Alcatel Submarine Networks from Nokia, with the State Participations Agency representing the country in the Dec. 31 transaction. Nokia said it will retain a 20 percent share in ASN and have board representation to ensure a smooth transition until the French government takes over the Finnish company’s remaining interest. The technology company...
NATO is considering additional security measures in the Baltic Sea following recent incidents that have damaged underwater infrastructure in the region. After consulting with member states on Monday, the alliance announced that one of the proposed measures is mobilizing the Maritime Centre for Security of Critical Undersea Infrastructure, established in May, to address potential threats....
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed his government and Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, to work with China on developing artificial intelligence. The directive, published on the Kremlin’s website on Wednesday, follows Putin’s announcement in December regarding Russia’s intention to collaborate with other BRICS member countries to advance AI technology, according to a Reuters...
Austria has decided to purchase M-346 FA fighter jets to replace its decommissioned fleet of Saab 105 aircraft. Klaudia Tanner, the Austrian defense minister, announced the Bundesheer’s plan on Saturday to acquire 12 M-346 FA jets from Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo. The agreement will be structured as a government-to-government contract with Italy. The two nations are...
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer Defense & Security has announced a contract to sell two C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to an undisclosed customer. The deal expands the list of Millennium customers to 10. Under the contract terms, Embraer will reconfigure the ordered aircraft to meet the client’s specific requirements and will provide training, support services and...
The United Kingdom has pledged $5.66 billion to support the prosecution of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine since February 2022. The British government announced that this new round of funding will enable Kyiv to document, investigate and hold accountable those responsible for Moscow’s atrocities in Ukraine. The additional funding follows recent visits to...
United Kingdom-based Foreland Shipping Ltd will continue providing the British armed forces with services to transport essential warfighting equipment and supplies across the globe. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the seven-year, $596 million long-term strategic sealift contract includes the delivery of four roll-on, roll-off shipping vessels. These ships will transport armored...
