Roch Pelletier has joined Calian Group as the regional vice president for global defense and security. In this role, he will focus on expanding the company’s business in the United Kingdom, Europe and NATO while promoting its products, which include cybersecurity, advanced training and IT solutions. Calian established the new role in response to nations’...
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Rolls-Royce Secures $11.2B UK Nuclear Submarine Support Contract
Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed an eight-year Unity contract worth $11.2 billion with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence that allows the UK Royal Navy to access research and technology, design, manufacture, and in-service support to maintain its fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Steve Carlier, president of Rolls-Royce Submarines, said the deal strengthens his company’s partnership with...
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Pratt & Whitney to Open European Technology Center in the Netherlands
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney is set to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center in Houten, Netherlands. Sustainable Aviation Technology The new development facility will be located alongside Collins Aerospace’s European Innovation Hub and will focus on energy-efficient and sustainable aviation technologies. Pratt & Whitney plans to begin operations within a few months, initially with...
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AWS Cyber Grant Initiative to Improve UK Educational Sector’s Cyber Posture
Amazon Web Services has introduced the AWS UK Cyber Education Grant Program, designed to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of educational institutions in the United Kingdom. The $6.2 million program is available to all educational institutions, including state and private schools, higher education institutions, and multi-academy trusts. It aims to improve cyber capabilities, including advanced ransomware...
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Japan Selects Shield AI’s V-BAT Drone for Maritime Surveillance
Japan has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system as the country’s first maritime-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. Shield AI said the award marks the beginning of a multi-year partnership, enabling the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to acquire multiple V-BAT units. The Diplomat previously reported that the Japanese cabinet had approved the purchase of...
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Blue Abyss, NASA’s Glenn Research Center Collaborate on Space Training, Research
U.K. space and subsea training and research firm Blue Abyss has formed a Space Act agreement with NASA’s Glenn Research Center to enhance commercial space training, research and infrastructure development. The collaboration will focus on developing next-generation capabilities for human spaceflight training and simulations that mimic extreme environments. NASA will provide its extensive expertise in...
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Thales Alenia Space, Italy Partner for NASA Earth Observation Mission
ASI, the Italian Space Agency, has selected Thales Alenia Space to lead its Surface Biology and Geology – Thermal Infrared Earth observation mission with NASA. The initiative aims to integrate advanced technologies to obtain radiometric and multispectral measurements of emissions from terrestrial and aquatic sources, providing a clearer understanding of the planet’s condition. Integrating Advanced Tech...
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Names New EVP for Naval Surface Ships
Maritime industry veteran Ronny Opsjon Langset has joined Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace as executive vice president for the Norwegian defense company’s naval surface ships business. Langset will report to Eirik Lie, president of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, as part of the senior management team. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s key initiatives...
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Rheinmetall-Leonardo JV Receives Approval From German Competition Agency
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, a joint venture between German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Italian defense solutions company Leonardo, has received regulatory approval from Bundeskartellamt, Germany’s federal cartel office. LRMV was established to develop and market the Italian Main Battle Tank and the Lynx platform for the Italian Army’s Armoured Infantry Combat System. The joint venture...
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Australian Accelerator Program Advances, Aims to Give ADF Competitive Edge
Australia’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator program is progressing to the delivery phase, enabling two undisclosed local companies to continue developing solutions to counter adversaries’ integrated air and missile defense systems. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched the ASCA to accelerate the delivery of innovative warfighting solutions to the Australian Defence Force by empowering local businesses through...