Corry Neale has joined QinetiQ as the chief executive of its Australian business. In this new role, she will lead the company’s operations in Australia, managing approximately 800 employees across 10 sites. The team provides defense and security products that use local expertise alongside QinetiQ’s global capabilities. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead a...
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CAE to Support Training on Canada’s River-Class Warships Program
CAE has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada to develop training solutions for the communications and integrated bridge and navigation systems of the River-class destroyer program, formerly the Canadian surface combatant project. Under the award, CAE will deliver services including analysis, courseware development and advanced training to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s readiness. The...
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SAP-OpenAI Partnership to Offer Sovereign AI to German Public Sector
German software firm SAP has partnered with OpenAI to provide a sovereign artificial intelligence service tailored for Germany’s public sector, expected to be available in 2026. SAP’s Delos Cloud subsidiary, which operates on Microsoft Azure technology, will collaborate with OpenAI to ensure compliance with sovereignty and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released by the...
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Deloitte, SaskTel Partner to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Canada
Deloitte Canada and SaskTel have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across the country. Announced on Tuesday, the partnership focuses on enhancing Canada’s sovereign AI infrastructure and fostering the creation of new intellectual property. A key component of their initiative is establishing an “AI factory” in Saskatchewan, which...
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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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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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NorthStar Joins European Tech Effort to Tackle Orbital Congestion
NorthStar Earth & Space’s Luxembourg-based subsidiary announced its participation in the European Commission-funded ALBATOR project, an initiative to advance new methods to mitigate the growing threat of orbital debris to satellites and critical defense infrastructure. According to the company, the effort will focus on developing ion beam shepherd technology, a plasma-based system designed to nudge...
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Redwire, Thales Alenia Space Partner on ESA Skimsat Mission
Redwire has teamed up with Thales Alenia Space, with support from the European Space Agency, to lead the Skimsat mission. The ESA technology demonstration program will test a small satellite platform designed to operate in very low Earth orbit, with the goal of advancing satellite sustainability and performance while reducing mass and mission costs. The...
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Honeywell, Redwire Team Up on Quantum-Secured Satellite Communications
Honeywell and Redwire have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing quantum-secured satellite communication systems for governments, civil users and businesses. According to Honeywell, the MOU aims to integrate its optical payload technology with Redwire’s quantum platform to deliver a fully functional system by mid-2026. The partnership supports the Quantum Key Distribution Satellite...
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Raytheon UK to Deliver Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for CV90 Vehicles
Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2029. Part of RTX’s Raytheon business, the company said Landshield Plus combines an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single compact unit designed to protect GPS signals...