Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with blackned GmbH to co-develop advanced deployable tactical networks to provide secure and high-performance connectivity on the battlefield. The collaboration combines its 5G tactical communications technology with blackned’s defense-focused digital platforms to build modular communication systems tailored to Germany’s armed forces and adaptable for use in other countries....
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BAE Systems, Iveco Defence Partner on Armored Vehicle Production for Italy
BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and manufacture the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle for the Italian market. The partnership aims to localize design and production to meet the country’s defense requirements. BAE Systems Hägglunds General Manager Tommy Gustafsson-Rask said the partnership will leverage the two companies’...
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UK, QinetiQ Extend Test, Evaluation Contract Under $2.1B Deal
The United Kingdom has extended its long-term partnering agreement with QinetiQ for five more years under a new $2.1 billion deal to modernize the Ministry of Defence’s test and evaluation infrastructure for next-generation warfare. Announced Tuesday, the contract amendment continues the LTPA through 2033 and includes a separate order worth $223.9 million to support current...
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Capgemini Study Sees Data, Trust as Barriers to Public Sector’s AI Use
Data and trust concerns on artificial intelligence are the main barriers to the technology’s widespread use for public sector functions globally, according to a new Capgemini Research Institute report. The study showed that 79 percent of public sector executives in countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East are wary about AI’s...
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UK’s Airbus-Built Skynet Satellite Reaches Key Integration Milestone
Airbus has completed coupling the communications and service modules for Skynet 6A, marking progress in developing the United Kingdom’s next-generation military communications satellite. The assembly was completed at the National Satellite Test Facility in Harwell, Oxfordshire, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s RAL Space. According to Airbus, Skynet 6A, built at the company’s...
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Elbit Systems Promotes Shay Avinu to Strategic Procurement & Subcontracting VP
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has promoted Shay Avinu, head of its strategic procurement and subcontracting unit, to vice president. Avinu, who shared his promotion on LinkedIn, has worked with Elbit for over 17 years, previously holding leadership positions in program management and business development. He joined the company 2008 as a product manager and subsequently...
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Serco to Continue Critical Services to UK Navy Under New $1.3B Contract
British multinational Serco has secured three contracts with a total value of over $1.3 billion from the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence to deliver critical services in support of the Royal Navy, continuing over three decades of collaboration that ensures the service meets its unique maritime requirements. The Potomac Officers Club is hosting the 2025...
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Thales to Deliver AI-Powered Mine Countermeasures System to Singapore Navy
Thales has signed a contract with the Republic of Singapore Navy to supply a cyber-secure, artificial intelligence-enabled mine countermeasures system through ST Engineering. Named Pathmaster, the system will include the M-Cube mission management system, towed synthetic aperture sonars and the MiMap sonar data analysis tool. The French contractor said the system, which will be deployed...
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Nokia Recruits Markus Holz as EMEA Space, Defense VP
Nokia has appointed security and aeronautics specialist Markus Holz as vice president of operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. in a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Holz said he will serve as the company’s head of space and defense business in the region. The role includes overseeing the integration of Nokia’s 5G next-generation connectivity with...
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Serco, Prodigy Partner on Transportable Nuclear Power Plant Tests
Quebec-based Prodigy Clean Energy and Serco have partnered on a test program to validate the safety and resilience of Prodigy’s transportable nuclear power plants. Partly funded by a $2 million award from the Canadian government, the project is underway as Prodigy prepares to commercialize the technology by 2030. Built at maritime facilities, the TNPPs are...