The U.S. government will conduct competitive bidding to select the principal contractor or suppliers for the potential $255 million foreign military sale of command, control, communication, and computers, or C4, equipment to Taiwan, which was approved by the U.S. Department of State on Friday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the FMS, requested by the Taipei...
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Norway Extends Nødnett Radio Network Contract With Motorola Solutions
Norway’s Directorate for Civil Protection, or DSB, has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract to continue managing Nødnett, the nation’s critical communications network. The contract, valued at $155.6 million, will begin in 2027 and run through 2031, with a possible two-year extension. Under the new agreement, the company will continue to provide operational, life cycle...
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Maxar Draws Asia-Pacific Subscribers as First Geospatial Imaging Customers
Two Asia-Pacific governments have subscribed to the direct access program, or DAP, of geospatial imaging company Maxar Intelligence, drawing the first contracts for the 30-centimeter-class geospatial imagery from the company’s WorldView Legion satellite constellation. According to a company announcement Thursday, the subscription contracts, valued at $35 million, allow Maxar to introduce its virtual constellation capability...
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Embraer Expands in Europe With Launch of Portuguese Subsidiary
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has expanded its presence in the European defense sector with a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. Embraer Defense Europe, the new subsidiary, will cater to the unique requirements of the European Union and NATO, spearheading the company’s business transactions in the region through a team of defense industry experts specializing in...
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European Defence Agency Advances Underwater Surveillance Technology Project
The European Defence Agency has launched the second phase of a project aimed at developing underwater surveillance technology. Known as “Evaluation of State-of-the-Art Thin Line Array Technology II,” or ETLAT II, the $4.2 million project aims to strengthen the EU’s capabilities in maritime defense over the next three years. It is led by Italy and...
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Canada to Spend $900M in New Border Control Measures
The Canadian government is strengthening the country’s border security and immigration system through a five-pronged plan that includes an investment support of about $903 million. According to Ottawa’s announcement on Tuesday, one of the border plan’s cornerstones is strengthening the operational coordination between Canadian and U.S. authorities for stronger immigration monitoring and enforcement measures. Toward...
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Leonardo DRS Names New VP of Special Projects, UK Business Lead
Leonardo DRS has named Peter Hurst as vice president of special projects and United Kingdom business lead for the defense technology manufacturer. Hurst, who announced the appointment via a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, recently served as the company’s VP for international projects and business strategy. He led the firm’s Land Electronics division, managing business contracts,...
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Brendan Horsley Named New Zealand’s First Inspector-General of Defence
New Zealand’s House of Representatives has approved Brendan Horsley’s appointment as the country’s first-ever inspector-general of defence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced on Wednesday that Horsley would oversee establishing the new office and its support networks. Horsley’s term will start on Jan. 26, 2025, and end on Nov. 30, 2025. He will concurrently serve as...
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Airbus, Eutelsat to Expand OneWeb Constellation Amid Growing Demand
European aerospace firm Airbus Defence and Space will continue working with French satellite operator Eutelsat on the OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation, extending its capacity amid growing demand. The two companies formalized the collaboration with a new contract, under which Airbus will deliver the first batch of an additional 100 satellites for the extended constellation...
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Lithuania Finalizes Deal for German Leopard Tanks, Pushes for Earlier Delivery
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has signed a document confirming Lithuania’s commitment to acquiring 44 German Leopard 2 tanks. Negotiations for an earlier delivery date are also underway, according to a Lithuanian National Radio and Television report. Franco-German land defense manufacturer KNDS is in charge of the production. “In our meeting with the head of KNDS,...