Sixteen NATO countries have contributed to a $728 million fund to enhance the alliance’s Space Operations Center, U.S. Space Force Col. Jonathan Whitaker, chief of staff of the Combined Forces Space Component Command at NATO, told Breaking Defense. The funding aims to provide the necessary mission systems, contractors, training and data for the operations center,...
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Canadian LVM Deal Spurs Broader Daimler-General Dynamics Collaboration
General Dynamics Land Systems has formed a partnership with Daimler Truck to develop, manufacture and service military logistics vehicles in select markets. In a statement issued Friday, the companies outlined their plans, including tailoring services to the unique needs of their customers. Franziska Cusumano, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at Daimler Truck AG, said working...
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Accenture Targets France’s Defense, Infrastructure Sectors With Planned Orlade Acquisition
Accenture has announced its plan to acquire Orlade Group, a French consulting firm specializing in program management for large-scale industrial projects. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in supporting defense and aerospace clients throughout Europe. The transaction will strengthen the Irish multinational’s ability to help organizations optimize their multibillion-dollar investments in defense systems and...
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Hanwha Aerospace Secures Oslo Contract for K9 VIDAR Expansion
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency has placed an additional order for 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace. The contract includes upgrades to the weapons’ communications capabilities and the integration of the Norwegian combat system. Hanwha will also provide an integrated logistics support package, including training and maintenance services, in partnership with...
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Saab Heads NATO Effort to Strengthen Undersea Connectivity, Interoperability
NATO has commissioned MANGROVE, a consortium led by Saab, to design a mission network architecture aimed at unifying how allied forces share data and operate in the underwater domain. Launched on Sept. 1, the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project, spearheaded by Saab’s Kockums business area, will develop a reference architecture and test environment to connect submarines,...
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German Armed Forces Advance Digital Transformation With SitaWare Edge License
Germany’s Bundeswehr has acquired an enterprise license to equip its dismounted personnel with SitaWare Edge, a command-and-control software developed by Danish defense technology company Systematic. The software will be fielded in the “Portable” variant of the Bundeswehr’s Mission Enabling Service, or MESBw, which is designed to unify digital command at all levels. It will complement...
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Maximus, Skyral Partner to Enhance Healthcare Delivery With Digital Twin Technology
Government services provider Maximus and British software company Skyral have formed a strategic partnership to bring advanced modeling and simulation technology to defense and government customers. The partnership will initially focus on transforming healthcare service delivery in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Skyral’s digital twin technology will be integrated with the Maximus...
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Denmark Pursues Long-Range Strike Weapons to Bolster NATO Deterrence
Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced that Copenhagen is preparing to acquire long-range precision weapons for the country’s armed forces. The decision reflects Denmark’s conclusion that such systems are essential both for strengthening national defense and supporting NATO’s collective deterrence posture. According to Defense News, potential options under consideration include U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles,...
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Northrop Pursues 155 mm Ammunition Partnership With Polish Firm Elaboracja Niewiadów
Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Polish defense company Elaboracja Niewiadów to explore cooperation in producing 155 mm artillery rounds. The agreement aims to enhance Poland’s domestic ammunition capabilities while contributing to the resilience of NATO’s supply chain. Under the deal, both companies will identify a potential pathway for Northrop to...
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UK Taps Palantir in $2B Defense Innovation Partnership
The U.K. government has signed a partnership with Palantir Technologies that will see the U.S.-based company invest up to $2 billion in the country. The agreement is expected to generate as many as 350 skilled jobs while bolstering Britain’s role as a hub for defense innovation and economic growth. As part of the deal, Palantir...