Leonardo DRS has named Peter Hurst as vice president of special projects and United Kingdom business lead for the defense technology manufacturer. Hurst, who announced the appointment via a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, recently served as the company’s VP for international projects and business strategy. He led the firm’s Land Electronics division, managing business contracts,...
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Airbus, Eutelsat to Expand OneWeb Constellation Amid Growing Demand
European aerospace firm Airbus Defence and Space will continue working with French satellite operator Eutelsat on the OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation, extending its capacity amid growing demand. The two companies formalized the collaboration with a new contract, under which Airbus will deliver the first batch of an additional 100 satellites for the extended constellation...
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Lithuania Finalizes Deal for German Leopard Tanks, Pushes for Earlier Delivery
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has signed a document confirming Lithuania’s commitment to acquiring 44 German Leopard 2 tanks. Negotiations for an earlier delivery date are also underway, according to a Lithuanian National Radio and Television report. Franco-German land defense manufacturer KNDS is in charge of the production. “In our meeting with the head of KNDS,...
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Portugal Becomes Inaugural Customer for Embraer’s New Super Tucano Model
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft, making Portugal the first nation to operate the latest variant of the trainer and light attack aircraft. The deal aligns with Lisbon’s initiative to modernize its Air Force assets. The upgraded aircraft will be used for...
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Poland Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones From GA-ASI
Poland has acquired three MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. The sale, which also includes two ground control stations and three years of support services, follows Warsaw’s 2022 lease of MQ-9A Reapers, which the aircraft manufacturer said paved the way for the eventual purchase of the next-generation MQ-9Bs. The...
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Estonian Missile Manufacturer Eyes $52M London R&D Unit
Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian manufacturer of low-cost air defense missiles, is planning to invest $52 million to establish a new facility in London for research and development of low-cost rocket motors, the U.K. government announced Tuesday. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the company’s plan “a vote of confidence” in the United Kingdom and his...
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SES, Eutelsat, Hispasat-Led Consortium to Support European Satellite Constellation
The Space Consortium for a Resilient, Interconnected, and Secure Europe has signed a contract with the European Commission and the European Space Agency to design, deliver and operate the IRIS2 constellation. SpaceRISE received notification that it won the contract in November. The group will use funding from private and public investments. The deal, signed at...
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Emcube to Support Trident II D5, Dreadnought Programs Under $80M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, or SSP, unit has awarded Alexandria, Virginia-based consultancy firm Emcube a $79.6 million hybrid contract to support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and Dreadnought programs. A long-time provider of technical, financial, and managerial services to government agencies, the company primarily supports SSP, which provides the United States...
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Joint Venture to Support UK-Italy-Japan Warplane Program
The United Kingdom’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement have agreed to establish a joint venture to support the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP. The three companies said the partnership will primarily support the development of the next-generation warplane envisioned under the GCAP trilateral cooperation between the United Kingdom, Italy and...
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SES Provides High-Throughput Connectivity to Peruvian Air Force
SES is providing the Peruvian Air Force a high-throughput satellite solution through its SES-14 geostationary satellite. The Luxembourg-based satellite operator said the deal includes access to SES-14’s high-throughput and wide-beam capabilities, which will support PAF’s various operations, as well as hardware installation and training services. The satellite’s advanced features are expected to provide seamless connectivity...