Marshall will continue to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft fleets of the Royal Danish Air Force and the Royal Norwegian Air Force for an additional two years. Under the renewed agreements, Marshall will perform depth maintenance — primarily C, C2, and D checks — at its Cambridge facility...
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Lithuania Acquires US Drones, Radios to Boost Armed Forces
Lithuania has announced the purchase of uncrewed aerial systems and radios from the United States to enhance the capabilities of its Armed Forces. According to the Ministry of National Defence, the government has signed two contracts totaling $25 million with L3Harris Technologies for manpack radios. These radios will be integrated into the Lithuanian military’s Joint...
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UK’s Top-Secret Lab Develops Quantum Atomic Clock for Military Use
The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has developed a cutting-edge atomic clock using quantum technology that promises to enhance the precision and security of military operations. According to the British government, the device will reduce reliance on GPS technology, which is vulnerable to disruption and jamming. The clock’s exceptional accuracy, losing less than...
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ZenaTech Sets Up Testing Facility in Turkey for US, NATO Drones
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....
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Lynx Tests to Advance Rheinmetall’s Italian Fighting Vehicle Contract
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...
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Turkish Drone Maker to Acquire Piaggio Aerospace
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...
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France Acquires Nokia’s Submarine Networks Business
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...
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NATO Wants to Further Tighten Monitoring in the Baltic Sea
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....
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Report: Kremlin Pursuing AI Collaboration With China, Other BRICS Members
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...
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Austria in Talks With Italy to Acquire New Leonardo Fighter Jets
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...