Ultra Intelligence & Communications has announced that its U.K. cyber division has partnered with Domo Tactical Communications, based in Ashburn, Virginia, to develop encrypted high-frequency radio platforms for allied forces. The partnership involves Ultra Cyber integrating its advanced cryptographic data protection tools with DTC’s non-ITAR HF radio technology. Non-ITAR means the technology is not controlled...
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UK, Ukraine Sign Tech-Sharing Deal to Develop Air Defense Drones
The United Kingdom has signed a technology-sharing agreement with Ukraine to enhance cooperation in developing air defense unmanned systems and other military equipment. British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey said the deal provides the U.K. industry with access to the latest equipment designs, assists Ukraine in defending against Russian invasion and strengthens the...
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Nokia, Kongsberg Partner on 5G Defense Communications Under New MOU
Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to advance tactical communications technologies for military customers. The company said the agreement will merge its portfolio of 4G, 5G and private wireless solutions with Kongsberg’s expertise in defense communications to deliver secure, resilient and interoperable battlefield networks. Initial efforts will focus...
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Veteran Tech Exec Peter Hawkins Joins Maxar as VP & Head of Asia Pacific
Peter Hawkins, a veteran technology executive, announced on LinkedIn that he has joined Maxar Technologies as vice president and head of Asia Pacific for its intelligence business. Based in Singapore, Hawkins will oversee efforts to expand regional demand for Maxar’s artificial intelligence-powered geospatial insights, Earth observation data and related digital solutions. According to his LinkedIn...
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Rolls-Royce, IHI, Avio Aero Expand Consortium for Next-Gen Jet Propulsion System
Rolls-Royce, IHI and Avio Aero have expanded their partnership to develop a power and propulsion system for next-generation fighter aircraft under the United Kingdom’s Global Combat Air Programme. “This new agreement is a pivotal step. It allows us to move from national programs to a truly international, one-team approach,” said Phil Townley, director of Defence...
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Babcock Launches AI Tool for Real-Time Battlefield Intelligence
Babcock has introduced Nomad, an artificial intelligence-enabled tool designed to deliver real-time intelligence to users operating in challenging locations. Unveiled at DSEI 2025, Nomad aims to address the shortage of linguists and analysts who can support communications in denied environments. The tool can assist with complex missions by cleaning, transcribing, translating, and analyzing both voice...
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UK Army Veteran Ed Robinson Joins AECOM as UK, Europe & India Defense Head
Global infrastructure firm AECOM has named seasoned defense sector executive Ed Robinson as head of its defense business in the United Kingdom, Europe and India. A British Army veteran, Robinson brings to the company over 30 years’ experience in the sector, including a track record in project management, crisis response and risk management, AECOM said...
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead CNES Project Testing Smartphone-to-Satellite 5G Links
The French Space Agency, known as CNES, has partnered with a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, to explore direct-to-device 5G connectivity. The initiative, called U DESERVE 5G, aims to test whether a satellite in low-Earth orbit can provide high-speed communications directly to smartphones...
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Raytheon, Rheinmetall Complete Paveway IV Bomb Integration Trials on Eurofighter Typhoon
Raytheon UK, a unit of RTX’s Raytheon subsidiary, has completed demonstrations on integrating the Paveway IV bomb into the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Raytheon developed and produced the dual-mode, precision-guided bomb utilizing a warhead from RWM Italia, part of Rheinmetall group. According to an RTX statement Monday, RWM Italia enabled the integration demos held in July...
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ICEYE Lands $186M Contract to Deliver SAR Satellites to Finnish Defence Forces
ICEYE has signed a contract worth about $185.8 million to provide synthetic aperture radar satellites and related systems to the Finnish Defence Forces. The agreement includes options for extending the satellites’ life cycle and expanding the system in the future, the Finland-based manufacturer and operator said Monday. Brg. Gen. Juha-Matti Ylitalo, deputy director of the...