U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said interoperability with allies is key to addressing the logistics and connectivity challenges that hinder efforts to maintain stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on a panel during the Indo-Pacific Air Chiefs Conference in Japan on Tuesday, Allvin highlighted the need to strengthen alliances...
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New Bill Paves Way for NZ’s Membership to European Convention on Cybercrime
The New Zealand Parliament has approved the first reading of a bill to align the country’s laws with the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. The Budapest Convention, also known as the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, provides guidelines for international cooperation in investigating various criminal activities carried out online. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the...
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SRI Partners With Japan’s Ministry of Defense to Support New Research Institute
Research and development nonprofit SRI International has partnered with Japan to support the newly established Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute. SRI, which has been working with the Japanese industry and government for over 60 years, will aid DISTI in defining and managing projects in critical technology areas identified by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics...
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Rheinmetall, Leonardo to Jointly Manufacture Tanks for Italian Army
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Italian defense company Leonardo have formed Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, a 50:50 joint venture initially focused on producing a new main battle tank and an armored infantry combat system for the Italian Army. The LRMV partnership ultimately aims to build a new European manufacturing center for military combat vehicles for...
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Samsung Electronics, KT to Power Korean Navy’s Private 5G Needs
Samsung Electronics and KT Corp. have received a contract from the Republic of Korea Navy to deploy a private 5G network in a Korean naval base under the Smart Naval Port initiative. The effort, expected to be deployed by December 2025, will boost the service’s battleship and base operation support capabilities. According to a deal...
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France, Germany Join US-Led Operation Olympic Defender
France and Germany have accepted an invitation from U.S. Space Command to join Multi-National Force-Operation Olympic Defender, a collaboration of allies that aims to strengthen defenses and deter aggression in the space domain. Gen. Stephen Whiting, USSPACECOM and MNF-OOD commander, and other military officials from OOD members Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand...
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BAE Systems Names Serco Exec as New Investor Relations Director
GovConExec, your one-stop source for government contracting news and analysis. We strive to provide the latest news and insights to help you stay informed and make informed decisions. If you work in the online gaming industry, you are probably interested in new, secure, and efficient ways to manage transactions. This is where innovation meets need,...
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NewSpace Capital Appoints Former Space Command Official, SES Exec to Advisory Board
Global private equity firm NewSpace Capital has appointed John E. Shaw and Ruy Pinto to its industry advisory board. Shaw is a retired lieutenant general who previously served as deputy commander of the U.S. Space Command from 2020 to 2023 and first commander of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command. He graduated from the...
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ESA Awards $130M Contract to Develop In-Orbit Spacecraft Servicing
The European Space Agency has awarded D-Orbit a contract valued at approximately $130 million to develop and launch a spacecraft for the agency’s commercial in-orbit servicing mission called RISE. The contract for the mission, the first under the ESA’s Space Safety Programme, calls for the demonstration of a spacecraft capable of engaging and controlling another...
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Lockheed Martin New Zealand Appoints New Strategy, Business Development Managing Director
Reitred Air Marshal Kevin Short has joined Lockheed Martin New Zealand as managing director of strategy and business development, succeeding Graham Lintott starting November. He will be reporting to Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand CEO Warren McDonald, himself scheduled to step down in three months. “[Short] brings a wealth of experience and deep understanding...