Lockheed Martin and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency have agreed to create a new data pipeline infrastructure to enable smarter maintenance support for the Singapore Air Force’s F-16 fleet. The infrastructure will use digital technologies allowing both parties to exchange fleet and supply chain datasets and improve data analytics. Lockheed and DSTA expect the...
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Leonardo Closes Deal to Supply Canadian Armed Forces With Advanced Counter-Drone Tech
Leonardo DRS has signed an agreement with Public Services and Procurement Canada to equip the country’s military forces with its Falcon Shield counter-uncrewed aerial system. The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy the counter-drone technology to neutralize rogue drones effectively using advanced sensors to detect, track and prioritize incoming threats rapidly. It boasts a history of...
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Iridium Satellite Connectivity to Boost South Korean Military Communication
South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense has integrated Iridium Communications’ global satellite connectivity solutions into the Republic of Korea Army‘s operations. Iridium said Arion Communication, the McLean, Virginia-based company’s service provider in South Korea since 2015, and MND’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration are facilitating the integration through deliveries of over 1,000 Iridium Connected SAT-PRE devices...
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Germany Orders $645.2M Worth of Rheinmetall Skyranger 30 Air Defense Systems
Germany is acquiring Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems for the military’s Boxer 8×8 armored vehicles. The Bundeswehr ordered a prototype and another 18 series production vehicles from the German company Rheinmetall under a contract valued at about $645.2 million and comes with an option for 30 additional air defense systems. The prototype is scheduled for delivery by...
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UK to Evaluate Bids for $1.27B New Medium Helicopter Contract
The British government is now accepting bids for the New Medium Helicopter program following the release of an invitation to negotiate during the International Military Helicopter conference in London. Only three companies are shortlisted to compete for the $1.27 billion NMH contract, namely Airbus Helicopters UK, Leonardo Helicopters UK and Lockheed Martin UK. According to...
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Leonardo to Collaborate With Singapore on Naval Technology Development
Leonardo has partnered with Singapore to explore further deployment of the Italian contractor’s naval gun and underwater technologies in the island nation. Leonardo’s website lists the76SR guns and Hitrole remote weapon stations among the company’s naval systems in the Singapore Navy service. It notes that the company has been partnering with the Singapore Armed Forces...
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Elbit Systems Seals $600M Deal to Integrate Advanced Systems Into Australian Army’s Redback IFVs
Elbit Systems has secured a $600 million contract to deliver systems for integration into the Australian Army’s fleet of Redback infantry fighting vehicles. The deal, part of Australia’s Land 400 Phase 3 Project, will provide “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and sensors suite” for the military vehicles, according to the Haifa, Israel-based contractor. The project, announced...
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European Defence Agency Seeks Unmanned Solutions for Military Logistics
The European Defence Agency is conducting market research on existing unmanned platforms and related services for military logistics applications. The unmanned aerial systems and unmanned ground systems should be capable of transporting payloads of at least 5 kg. All commercial operators are invited to submit responses to the market research survey by March 15. Respondents...
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US, Allies Endorse Principles to Develop Secure, Inclusive 6G Technologies
The United States, together with nine allies, is endorsing six principles to govern the research and development of 6G wireless technologies. In a joint statement issued Monday, the allies, namely the U.S., the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Finland, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic, called for open, free, reliable, resilient and secure connectivity....
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US, Ukrainian Companies Unveil Accelerator Project to Support Defense Tech Startups
A group of companies based in Ukraine and the United States has launched Mits, an international accelerator project to support defense technology startups in Ukraine. According to Mits Capital, the initiative will link small tech companies with international partners to help them develop defense capabilities for immediate use by the Ukrainian military. Unveiled in Kyiv...