French defense company Thales said its partnership with Proximus of Belgium has secured a contract to modernize the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s business network. Under the deal, the two companies will operate and manage a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the security and efficiency of IT services across NCIA’s five campuses. According to Belgian media,...
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Saab Tests Helsing’s AI Agent in Gripen E Fighter Jet
Saab and German startup Helsing have completed the first three test flights of its Gripen E fighter jet with Helsing’s artificial intelligence agent Centaur. The trials are part of Saab’s Project Beyond and mark a significant step toward integrating AI in air combat. The three flights, conducted between May 28 and June 3, examined the...
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Saab Partners With Maxar to Develop Multi-Domain Combat Solutions
Saab will integrate Maxar Intelligence technologies into its military products to develop new space-based multi-domain combat capabilities under a partnership agreement between the two companies. The need for advanced defense capabilities in the air and space domains has never been more urgent. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Defense Summit on July 31...
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Nokia to Lead Major European Robotics, Unmanned Technology Project
Nokia will lead PROACTIF, a European Union-backed robotics and unmanned systems initiative under the Chips Joint Undertaking. According to the Finnish telecom giant, the project will enhance the resilience of Europe’s electronic components and systems while boosting the autonomy of its drone and robotics industries. Nokia will coordinate a 42-member consortium and four affiliates across...
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Accenture Seeks to Boost Engineering Services With SIPAL Unit Acquisition
Accenture is set to acquire SIPAL’s Integrated Product Support unit in Italy as it bids to enhance its engineering services for Italian and European aerospace and defense customers. The IPS purchase reaffirms the company’s commitment to “investing in Italian excellence,” said Teodoro Lio, CEO of Accenture Italy and market unit lead for Italy, Central Europe...
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European Commission OKs BAE-JAIEC-Leonardo GCAP Joint Venture
The European Commission has approved the creation of a new joint venture that will serve as the lead integrator and prime contractor for the Global Combat Air Programme stealth fighter project. With threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, the need for advanced defense capabilities in the air and space domains has never been more urgent. The Potomac...
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CAE Names Former Northrop Grumman Exec as President, CEO
CAE has appointed Matthew Bromberg as its next president and CEO, effective Aug. 13. The executive, who is expected to join the company on June 16, will work alongside outgoing chief Marc Parent during a transitional period ahead of the firm’s annual shareholder meeting. The company said Bromberg will also be nominated for election to...
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CAE, Saab Partner on Training Solutions for Canada’s Submarine Fleet
CAE and Saab have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop training and simulation capabilities for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The agreement aims to ensure that Royal Canadian Navy crews are prepared to operate and maintain the country’s future submarine fleet using advanced training tools. France Hébert, president of CAE’s defense and security...
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Elbit Systems Secures $330M in Combined Contracts to Deliver Advanced Naval Technologies
Israel-based military technology solutions provider Elbit Systems has secured new contracts with a combined value of $330 million to equip international customers with advanced naval technologies and platforms. The deals cover orders for electronic warfare solutions, anti-submarine warfare systems and combat management technologies. Apart from supplying major defense equipment, Elbit is also set to provide...
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Saab Books FMV Contract Under $166M Swedish Navy Corvette Modernization Program
Saab will install MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defense system in the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes under a contract award from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The company said the contract is part of a modernization program worth about $166 million that the acquisition agency has initiated for the warships. Register now to participate in...