Russia wants to establish partnerships with drone-making companies in the Middle East to boost its drone production capabilities. According to state-owned media TASS, Russia’s defense export agency Rosoboronexport is set to discuss the plan at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. “Company representatives will speak about broad capabilities in the field of industrial...
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Australia, Japan To Explore New Robotic, Autonomous Capabilities for Undersea Warfare
Australia said it will work with Japan on a research project to advance the two nations’ capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency will spearhead the inaugural research project to enhance undersea communication and interoperability under a signed collaboration agreement....
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Airbus Secures French Contract to Deliver 42 H145 Helicopters in 2024
The French government has ordered 42 new H145 helicopters from Airbus, which will start delivering the aircraft in 2024. Under the finalized deal with the Directorate General of Armaments, the manufacturer will provide Sécurité Civile, France’s rescue and emergency response agency, with 36 units of the multi-mission helicopter. The other six H145s will be for...
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Thales Post-Quantum Cryptography Kit To Help Businesses Against Data Breaches
Thales has launched the PQC Starter Kit, a new solution to help businesses prepare against data breaches that are expected to emerge in the post-quantum cryptography era. The Paris-based technology company developed the kit in partnership with quantum computing company Quantinuum. Through the kit’s trustworthy environment, businesses can test quantum-hardened, PQC-ready encryption keys to learn...
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US, Partner Nations Unveil New Programs to Boost Ukraine’s Armor, Drone Capabilities
The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group has launched new projects to further build up Ukraine’s armor and drone capabilities. At a news briefing on Tuesday, Celeste Wallander, assistant secretary for international security affairs at the Pentagon, said the capability coalition will advance efforts by the UDCG to build a Ukrainian force that can repel Russia’s...
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Jacobs Names Andy White as Vice President, General Manager of International Nuclear Business
Andy White has assumed the role of vice president and general manager of energy, security and technology international at Jacobs. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s nuclear business in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, South Africa, the Middle East and Japan. “I am honored to take on this role at an exciting...
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US, UK Join Australia in Sanctioning Russia-Backed Medibank Hacker
The United States has joined Australia and the United Kingdom in imposing sanctions on Russian hacker Alexander Ermakov over his role in the ransomware attack against health care insurer Medibank. In 2022, Ermakov infiltrated the Medibank network and stole personally identifiable and sensitive health information of approximately 9.7 million former and current customers. The cyberactor...
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Foreign Suppliers Compete to Supply Romania’s Tracked IFVs, Howitzers
Several foreign suppliers are competing for Romania’s projected procurement of tracked infantry fighting vehicles and howitzers in 2024. Bucharest’s plan calls for purchasing up to 298 IFVs worth about $3.3 billion and 54 self-propelled 155 mm howitzers with related equipment valued at $920 million. The government expects to increase defense spending for the year by...
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Australian Cyber Security Centre Issues Guidebook for Businesses on Safe AI Use
The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued a new guidebook for businesses on the safe use of artificial intelligence. The international intelligence community contributed to the publication, titled “Engaging with Artificial Intelligence,” ASD said in announcing its release. The ACSC drew input from up to 10 international partners, including the Cybersecurity and...
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US Sanctions Iraqi Airline Over Alleged Ties to Militia Groups
The United States has sanctioned the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani over its ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – Qods Force. According to a press release from the Department of the Treasury, the airliner has supported the IRGC-QF and proxy groups across the Middle East for years. ...