Canada is working with Nvidia to enhance the nation’s computing capabilities and empower the local talent. On Friday, Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canadian minister of innovation, science and industry, confirmed in a post on social media that the two sides signed a letter of intent during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s trip to Toronto last week. Details about...
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Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Parts of Lockheed THAAD Weapon System
Lockheed Martin has awarded subcontracts to two Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system parts. Middle East Propulsion Company of Riyadh and Arabian International Company, based in Jeddah, will build interceptor canisters and missile round pallets for the THAAD weapon system. “There are currently only two production lines for these...
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Leonardo Working With Saudi Arabia to Develop New Aerospace, Defense Technologies
Leonardo DRS said it will collaborate with Saudi Arabia to develop new aerospace and defense capabilities. The Italian company announced the partnership at the World Defence Show in Riyadh on Sunday. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two parties, the partnership will explore investment and collaboration opportunities in the kingdom’s supply chain and...
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Idemia New Divisions Look to Accelerate Growth in Biometrics, Cryptography
The Idemia Group has established three new divisions to accelerate growth and develop new offerings that address the needs of their specific segments. The three divisions are Idemia Secure Transactions, Idemia Public Security and Idemia Smart Identity. “Over the past few years, the group has clearly demonstrated its ability to perform and confirmed its changes...
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Red Cat To Showcase Teal 2 Drone Capabilities in Saudi Defense Show
Red Cat is attending the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to provide daily demonstrations of the capabilities of its Teal 2 drone system. The event will run from Feb 4 to 8. Assembled by Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones, Teal 2 boasts a night vision camera and artificial intelligence capabilities to support military...
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BAE Systems Grows UAS Business With Malloy Aeronautics Purchase
BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a Berkshire, U.K.-based manufacturer of all-electric, heavy-lift drones for civilian and military users. Malloy’s drone variations have interchangeable capabilities, offering flexibility, cost-reduction and more secure operations than traditional UAS, BAE said. The company sees the purchase further accelerating Malloy’s drone development to meet global customers’ advanced technology requirements. FalconWorks, the...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Proposal to Purchase Hellfire Missiles
The U.S. Department of State has cleared the way for the potential sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands. The proposed $150 million foreign military sale would deliver 386 air-to-ground missiles to the Dutch government. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Hellfire missile deal also includes technical, integration, logistics and program support. The...
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US, Indo-Pacific Allies Conclude Annual Sea Dragon Anti-Sub War Games
U.S. forces have concluded a major maritime military exercise alongside allied and partner nations from the Indo-Pacific. Sea Dragon is a two-week, annual, multinational exercise hosted by the United States to practice and enhance anti-submarine warfare tactics. The 2024 iteration of the exercise was held in Guam and included participants from the U.S. Navy, Royal Australian...
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Ultra I&C Adds Former Defense Leaders Stan Newberry, Pat Sullivan to Board of Directors
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has elected Stan Newberry and Pat Sullivan as new members of its board of directors. The communications and intelligence technology provider announced that Newberry and Sullivan will share insights and guide the company as it pursues new business opportunities within the federal market. “I’m thrilled for Stan and Pat to bring...
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US Clears Proposed Delivery of MQ-9Bs to India
The United States has approved a request from the Indian government to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft. Details of the proposed $3.99 billion Foreign Military Sale deal have been submitted to Congress for approval, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. India’s request includes the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft,...