RAM-System has secured a contract modification worth $400.8 million to supply the German Navy with additional Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B guided missile round packs and related equipment. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the firm-fixed-price modification is part of a cooperative memorandum of understanding between the two countries, with Naval Sea Systems Command...
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Poland Plans to Acquire Heavy-Lift Helicopters to Transport Troops
The Polish government is considering acquiring heavy-lift helicopters to improve its logistics capabilities, Polish National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said. According to a Defense News report, the minister named Boeing’s CH-47F Chinook among the aircraft being considered. Boeing’s Chinook tandem rotor design offers increased stability and control, making the aircraft ideal for loading and unloading...
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Microsoft Names Andrew Allen as Chief Digital and Technology Officer for UK
Microsoft has appointed Andrew Allen as its chief digital and technology officer for U.K. government accounts from his former position as chief technology officer for public transport. Allen said his new role focuses on the company’s public sector services in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced digital solutions to help enhance efficiencies in government service delivery...
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NATO Military Committee Chair: Alliance Ready to Defend Interests in Arctic
NATO will continue to defend its members’ interests in the Arctic region amid increasingly complex relations with Russia and China, according to Adm. Rob Bauer, chair of the NATO Military Committee. Speaking during his keynote speech at the 11th Arctic Circle Assembly on Saturday, Bauer assured member states of the alliance’s commitment, unveiling new defense...
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UK Pledges $2.9B Military Loan to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed a $2.9 billion military loan to Ukraine as part of the Group of Seven’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Defense Secretary John Healey announced the funding while visiting Ukrainian troops training in the country under Operation INTERFLEX. According to the British government, the loan...
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Leonardo, Thales Build Defense Laser System for British Royal Air Force
A new air defense laser built by Team Pellonia, comprising Leonardo UK, Thales UK and the British defense ministry’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, will be installed on the Royal Air Force’s intelligence-gathering aircraft Shadow R2 and A400M transporter, among other units. According to the British government, the team conducted successful live trials at the...
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre Form Security Partnership
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre, NLR for short, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the defense capabilities of the Netherlands, the United States and their allies. The MOU, signed Thursday in Washington, will serve as a framework for cooperation in initiatives such as military operational analysis, technology road...
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HENSOLDT-Raytheon Repair Facility to Enhance Support for NATO EO/IR Systems
HENSOLDT and Raytheon have agreed to build a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for electro-optical/infrared systems in Germany. The effort is part of a new partnership phase that aims to ensure NATO forces have reliable access to the sensor technology. The MRO facility, set to be operational by early 2025, will initially focus on supporting...
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UK to Send More Troops to Defend Estonia’s Border With Russia
The British Army’s 4th Brigade Combat Team will be ready for deployment to Estonia beginning July 2025 under a new defense road map signed Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Belgium. Thousands of troops will be held at high readiness to send them to Estonia at short notice and support the British...
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Sweden’s IRS Partners With CGI to Improve Digital Tax Filing
Canadian IT consulting and services provider CGI will provide the Swedish Tax Agency with e-identification and electronic signature services as part of Sweden’s commitment to streamlining its tax filing process. According to CGI, the deal, announced on Wednesday, supports the Swedish government’s initiative to increase operational efficiency, improve the digital experience and enable government agencies...