Elbit Systems has received a contract valued at up to $80 million from Israel’s Ministry of Defence to integrate an advanced Airborne Self-Protection Suite on the Israeli Air Force’s F-16I fleet. The contract will see the Israeli defense company install an electronic warfare technology with an advanced electro-optical passive missile warning and launch detection system....
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Canada, UK Fund Quantum Technology Collaborative Research Projects
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and UK Research and Innovation has announced over $7 million in funding for 10 Canada-United Kingdom collaborative projects focused on quantum technologies. The eligible research initiatives are focused on quantum communication security, quantum internet and quantum sensors for detecting brain disorders, each eventually contributing to Canada’s...
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KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales Ink MGCS Project Company Shareholder Agreement
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Thales have finalized the shareholder agreement for the Main Ground Combat System armaments project. The signing took place Thursday in Paris before French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius. The agreement establishes MGCS Project Company GmbH in Cologne, Germany, to manage the next phase...
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Defense Minister: Canada to Meet NATO Minimum Defense Spending by 2027
Canada could appropriate 2 percent of its gross domestic product for defense spending by 2027 to meet a NATO requirement, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said. Blair, in an interview with CBC News, expressed his optimism that the target could be met five years ahead of the planned 2032 deadline announced by outgoing Prime Minister...
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Kongsberg Maritime Propulsion System to Power Indonesian Fast Attack Crafts
Kongsberg Maritime, a Norwegian maritime solutions manufacturer, announced that it has secured a contract to power the Indonesian Navy’s two KCR-70 Fast Attack Crafts with advanced propulsion and maneuvering technology. The KCR-70, with the Kongsberg solution, is expected to offer improved maneuverability, propulsion speed and speed. The Norwegian company’s technology features an innovative propulsion system,...
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L3Harris Selects ABI Electronics for Exclusive Supplier Showcase
L3Harris Technologies has selected electronics manufacturer ABI Electronics for an exclusive supplier showcase, according to a LinkedIn post by ABI Business Development Engineer Jake Butler. The event, co-hosted by L3Harris’ Space & Airborne Systems division and Blue Origin, will be held in Cape Canaveral, Florida, from Feb. 10 to 13. According to the West of...
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Leonardo Expands Agreement With Saudi Arabia to Advance Aerospace, Defense Tech
Italian defense company Leonardo has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia, expanding a collaborative agreement to advance aerospace and defense technologies. The agreement was sealed during bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Under the latest MOU, Leonardo will work with domestic businesses and other organizations in the...
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IonQ, Busan Partner to Advance Quantum Computing in South Korea
Quantum computing firm IonQ and the Busan Metropolitan Government have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive quantum transformation in South Korea’s second-largest city. As part of the partnership, IonQ said it will provide quantum computing cloud services, support joint quantum initiatives and help develop the workforce, while the Busan Metropolitan Government will be in...
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Splunk Cyber Solution Gains Australian IRAP Certification
Splunk, a Cisco business, announced that its Cloud SOAR program has completed the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Infosec Registered Assessors Program assessment, allowing national agencies to adopt the solution. According to Splunk, achieving the IRAP Protected level reflects the company’s commitment to supporting government clients in their pursuit of digital resilience. The platform enables users...
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Microsoft Enhances Tools to Simplify NZ Public Sector Tech Compliance
Microsoft has launched a new Azure Policy initiative aimed at simplifying technology compliance and accelerating cloud adoption for government agencies in New Zealand. The initiative includes enhancements to management tools and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which will automate compliance with the cybersecurity, privacy and data management requirements in the New Zealand Information Security Manual. In...