Finnish telecommunications solutions provider Nokia has received approval from the European Commission for its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, a U.S. manufacturer of open optical networking equipment. Once the deal is finalized, the combined entity will produce optical transport equipment and other related hardware. Nokia, which announced the acquisition deal in June 2024, believes the...
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Elbit Systems UK Girds for Mortar System Launch
Elbit Systems UK is prioritizing the launch of its Sling 120 mm mortar system in the United Kingdom this year, CEO Martin Fausset said. The Sling platform is engineered for easier deployment and increased survivability of light forces while delivering higher lethality to adversaries. “Built to integrate with most light platforms including the Supacat Jackal,...
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Airbus-Led Consortium to Upgrade French Naval Communication Network
The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded an Airbus Defence and Space-led consortium a contract to develop and maintain the third stage of France’s IP Network of the Naval Force, also known as RIFAN. The contract, potentially worth up to $504 million over 10 years, covers incremental upgrades to the RIFAN system between 2026 and...
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CGI Closes Acquisition Deal for UK Tech Engineering Consultancy BJSS
Canadian IT and business consulting firm CGI has completed its acquisition of BJSS, a technology and engineering consultancy based in the United Kingdom. The move follows the signing of a share purchase agreement in January that formalized their commitment to the deal. The acquisition is part of CGI’s expansion to enhance its capabilities in artificial...
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Ultra I&C to Deliver Cryptographic Rekey Capabilities to Poland
Tactical communications solutions provider Ultra Intelligence & Communications is set to deliver remote rekey capabilities for Crypto Modernization Link-16 to Poland under a contract from Enamor International. Under the award, Ultra I&C will deploy its Remote Tactical Data Link Management System to equip the Polish Armed Forces with the ability to perform remote cryptographic rekey,...
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Saab to Boost Combat Weapons Output as New Facilities Come Onstream, CEO Says
Saab President and CEO Micael Johannson said Saab is on track to meet its annual production target of 400,000 units for all its ground combat weapons starting in 2025. He told Breaking Defense on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that his company holds “a huge backlog” and its output is expected to increase...
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Serco to Continue Providing Air Navigation Services at UAE Airport
British multinational Serco has secured a contract to continue providing air navigation services to the United Arab Emirates Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah. The agreement focuses on optimizing Sharjah International Airport’s aeronautical information management and air traffic services. Serco’s partnership with the UAE dates back to 1947 when the company was first awarded the...
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EDGE’s KATIM, Nokia to Develop Secure Communications for UAE
Nokia and EDGE Group subsidiary KATIM have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on secure telecommunications networks for defense and mission-critical applications in the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Nokia and KATIM will collaborate on developing and providing military 5G and portable 5G solutions that meet stringent security and reliability requirements for the...
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Thales, Milrem, EM&E Forge Robotics Alliance for UAE Defense
Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group and Thales Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue defense robotics opportunities in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement will initially focus on combining EM&E’s SECUTOR remote weapon station and Thales’ 70 mm rocket systems with Milrem’s THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle. Thales said the integration seeks to enhance THeMIS’...
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Saab Gripen Donation Takes Back Seat to F-16 Deployment in Ukraine
NATO’s air force capability coalition has advised Sweden to postpone sending Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighter jets to Ukraine until after the deployment of F-16s in the country is implemented, a defense ministry official told Breaking Defense on Wednesday. The alliance requested the delay to avoid overloading Ukrainian pilots with different aircraft types, which...