Nokia and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have partnered with Numana, a Montreal-based tech accelerator and think tank, to develop and promote quantum-safe networks in Canada and globally. Nokia said the partnership aims to drive innovation, raise awareness and speed up the adoption of next-generation secure networking technologies for businesses and service providers. Jeffrey Maddox, president of...
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CGI Expands IT Services With Novatec Acquisition
Global IT and business consulting firm CGI has finalized its acquisition of Novatec, a digital services company with operations in Germany and Spain. The purchase, made through CGI’s German subsidiary, brings over 300 IT and consulting experts from Novatec into the Canadian company. CGI anticipates Novatec’s expertise in application performance management to enhance its existing...
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US Green-Lights Saudi Arabia’s Purchase of Laser-Guided Weapons
The U.S. Department of State has approved Saudi Arabia’s proposed $100 million acquisition of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems II All-Up-Round and associated logistics and program support. The potential sale covers the delivery of 2,000 of the laser-guided precision rockets and several non-major defense equipment items, including spare parts, support equipment and training support. BAE...
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Thales, Naval Group to Equip Upcoming Dutch Submarines With Sonar Suite
Thales, a multinational aerospace and defense company based in France, has signed an agreement with Naval Group to supply a comprehensive sonar suite for installation on the Royal Netherlands Navy’s upcoming Orka-class submarines. The sonar suite will feature several high-performance acoustic sensors, including an intercept array, an underwater voice communication system, and bow, flank and...
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Elbit Systems, Rafael to Equip NATO Vessels With EW Protection Tool
Israeli defense companies Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have received a contract to supply European NATO member states with a Naval Decoy Control and Launching System to protect their ships from various adversarial threats. The electronic warfare solution will integrate Elbit’s DESEAVER MK-4 Countermeasure Dispensing System and Rafael’s passive and active decoy countermeasures....
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BAE Systems, Irving Shipbuilding Advance to Next Phase of Canada’s Destroyer Program
Defense technology company BAE Systems has signed a contract with Irving Shipbuilding to advance Canada’s River-class destroyer, or RCD, program. BAE Systems led efforts to design the ship according to the unique needs of the Royal Canadian Navy. The award also covers training support and spares and maintenance for ships already in service. ISI, the...
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Ultra Maritime Secures $62M Contract to Equip Canadian Frigates With Missile Protection Capability
Undersea warfare systems provider Ultra Maritime has secured a $62.3 million contract from Lockheed Martin Canada to deliver three shipsets of Surface Ship Torpedo Defense for the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyer, or RCD, program. John Gallagher, vice president and general manager of Ultra Maritime Canada, said the company is honored to lend its expertise...
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Sweden Strengthens Ukraine Defense Aid With $295M Allocation
Sweden said it has allocated $295 million to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, boosting the defense aid it extends to Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Defence, the 18th military package covers the delivery of 18 ARCHER artillery units and five Arthur counter-battery fire radar units and financial support to improve the Ukrainian defense industry....
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Thales Delivers First Mine-Hunting Unmanned System to UK Navy
French multinational Thales’ U.K. subsidiary has delivered the first of several autonomous mine-hunting systems to the Royal Navy under a $239.3 million contract with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The deal also forms part of a $468.2 million joint U.K.-France initiative managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation. Delivered under the Defence Equipment...
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BAE Systems to Supply Naval Gun System for Colombian Navy Frigate
Damen Naval has awarded BAE Systems a contract to provide a Bofors 40 Mk4 naval gun system for the Colombian Navy’s new Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie frigate. The British defense firm said the gun system will be used for both anti-aircraft and anti-surface operations. The system uses programmable 40 mm Bofors 3P ammunition, which can...