NATO military and civilian sector leaders gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to explore ways to improve their response to critical undersea infrastructure threats. The gathering, which also involved industry representatives, reviewed strategies aimed at boosting situational awareness and improving information sharing and preparedness. Participants also examined best practices for deterring and defending against an undersea attack....
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Former Microsoft Cyber Lead Joins Leonardo as VP, Technology Lead
Defense manufacturer Leonardo has appointed Domenico Stranieri as its new vice president and head of technology and innovation. In a LinkedIn post, Stranieri said he will join Leonardo’s Cyber & Security Solutions division, which is responsible for developing new technologies and services. As chief of the company’s innovation labs, he will lead the prototyping and...
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BAE Systems to Advance Eurofighter Pilot Helmet Development Under $170M Contract
BAE Systems has secured a $170 million follow-on contract to advance the development of the Striker II helmet-mounted display for Eurofighter Typhoon multirole warplane pilots. The four-nation consortium of Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom behind the development of the Typhoon awarded BAE an initial $51 million contract on the pilot helmet in September 2023. BAE...
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Amentum Selected to Evaluate Small Modular Reactor Option in Norway
Halden municipality in eastern Norway has chosen Amentum to explore the feasibility of constructing a small modular reactor. The initiative aims to assist the municipality in evaluating whether nuclear energy can address its advanced energy requirements. Amentum, in collaboration with local consulting firm Multiconsult Norge, will assess potential suppliers and examine technical standards, environmental impacts...
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Rheinmetall to Deliver Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Czech Republic
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply the Czech Republic with an additional 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks in a $169 million deal that also includes an extensive ammunition and logistics package. The contract, signed by Rheinmetall Landsysteme CEO Bjorn Bernhard and Lubor Koudelka, director general of the Czech Ministry of Defence’s armaments...
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Elbit Systems to Install EW Solution on NATO State Aircraft
Israeli defense technology company Elbit Systems has received two contracts to deliver electronic warfare and directed infrared countermeasure self-protection suites to a NATO member state. Both come with a five-year performance period. The award, with an aggregate value of $175 million, covers the acquisition of Self-Protection Suites to be installed on Embraer C-390 Millenium aircraft...
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Airbus Delivers A400M Atlas Military Transport to Kazakhstan
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first A400M aircraft to Kazakhstan, making it the ninth country to field the tactical airlift. The aircraft, the first of two ordered, was ferried from Airbus’ final assembly line in Seville, Spain, and handed over to the Kazkhastani government in Almaty. Airbus will also provide comprehensive maintenance and...
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Lockheed Martin Taps Norwegian Firms for New Aviation Solutions
Lockheed Martin announced that it will invest $8 million in two-year contracts with five small and medium-sized Norwegian companies to develop new aviation and defense solutions with potential in the global market. According to Dennis Goege, Lockheed’s chief executive in Europe for global business development and strategy, the company is tapping advanced Norwegian technology expertise...
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Saab to Supply Giraffe 4A Radar Systems to US Air Forces Europe
Saab has received a $48 million contract from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems to U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The radars will be delivered from both Saab’s U.S. and Swedish facilities starting in 2027. The Swedish manufacturer said the Giraffe 4A will provide long-range surveillance and air base air defense capabilities...
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Sweden Unveils First Cyber, Digital Strategy for Foreign Policy
The Swedish government launched its first-ever strategy on cyber and digital issues in foreign and security policy on Monday. The strategy, “Sweden in a Digital World—A Strategy for Sweden’s Foreign and Security Policy on Cyber and Digital Issues,” covers all aspects of foreign policy, including security, trade, human rights and development cooperation. Key priorities include working...