Woodward, a U.S.-based aerospace and industrial energy control solutions company, is set to acquire Safran Electronics & Defense’s North American electromechanical actuation businesses. The deal is expected to close by mid-2025 and includes purchasing intellectual property, operations assets, talent and long-term customer agreements for Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation systems. The acquisition will enhance Woodward’s offerings for next-generation...
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UK Announces $5.66B Grant to Ukraine to Probe Russian War Crimes
The United Kingdom has pledged $5.66 billion to support the prosecution of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine since February 2022. The British government announced that this new round of funding will enable Kyiv to document, investigate and hold accountable those responsible for Moscow’s atrocities in Ukraine. The additional funding follows recent visits to...
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UK Taps Foreland Shipping for Equipment, Supplies Transportation Services
United Kingdom-based Foreland Shipping Ltd will continue providing the British armed forces with services to transport essential warfighting equipment and supplies across the globe. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the seven-year, $596 million long-term strategic sealift contract includes the delivery of four roll-on, roll-off shipping vessels. These ships will transport armored...
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Rheinmetall Demos Battlefield Interconnection Capability in Lithuania
Rheinmetall recently demonstrated military transmission connections between Germany and Lithuania using its Legatus platform at the Bundeswehr’s Mobile Combat Training Center. The test builds on the live simulation technology already established at Germany’s Army Combat Training Center in Letzlingen/Altmark. During the demonstration, Bundeswehr troops stationed in the Baltic country used mobile module connectors to facilitate...
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Saab Secures $73M Deal to Upgrade Sweden’s Coastal Defenses
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth $72.5 million to modernize Sweden’s coastal anti-ship missile capabilities. The agreement involves upgrading Stockholm’s existing RBS15 Mk2 units to the newer Saab truck-mounted RBS15 Mk3 missile system, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. The RBS15 Mk3, developed in partnership with German firm Diehl Defence,...
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Australia Unveils $99B Naval Shipbuilding, Sustainment Plan
The Australian government has released the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which outlines an investment of up to $99 billion over the next decade. The plan details a 30-year pipeline of construction and sustainment projects, primarily based in South Australia and Western Australia. These projects will involve the production of 55 new vessels, including...
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China Looks to Broaden Global Presence With New Amphibious Assault Ship
China unveiled its latest amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, on Friday, showcasing technologies that enhance the capabilities of its naval forces. The new 40,000-ton vessel, classified as a 076 type, is the largest of its kind for the Chinese Navy and is designed to operate in multiple locations worldwide. It features advanced military equipment, including...
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General Atomics Inks Hardware Contract for Canada’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian Fleet
Canada has signed a $108 million contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. to provide hardware for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that the contract will ensure the delivery of components and support for Canada’s MQ-9B Direct Commercial Space program. In December 2023, Canada ordered the...
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NATO Commander Eyes Civilian Investment in Military Innovation
Enhancing military capabilities through increased participation from the civilian sector is one of the top priorities for French Adm. Piere Vandier, the newly appointed chief of the Allied Command Transformation at NATO. In an interview with Defense News, Vandier discussed the growth trajectory of innovation, which focuses on technologies such as software, artificial intelligence, optronics...
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Babel Street to Provide Accurate, Timely Intelligence for Asian Defense Agency
Babel Street, a global information intelligence solutions provider, has secured a contract with an undisclosed defense agency in Asia to deliver advanced tools for government screening and investigations. The contract involves integrating Babel’s Insights and Match products into the agency’s existing systems and processes, aiming to enhance speed, precision and operational effectiveness. Babel Insights is...