General Atomics’s U.S. and German aerospace affiliates have joined forces to develop a European collaborative combat aircraft, the aerospace firm announced Thursday. The company’s plan involves adapting the YFQ-42A model, which was originally designed for the U.S. Air Force, into a version specifically tailored for European defense needs. The aircraft, currently undergoing ground tests in...
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Hanwha Aerospace Appoints New Europe, UK Defense CEO
Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as CEO of its Europe and United Kingdom defense business. He is also currently CEO of the company’s Australia defense division. Hudson expressed his excitement about taking on a new responsibility amid the company’s expansion in Europe. In recent months, the vendor has grown its number of collaborations in...
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Canada Brings in Australia as Partner in Arctic Radar System Development
Australia will collaborate on developing Canada’s Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar, or A-OTHR, system under a technology partnership agreement that the countries’ defense officials entered into in June. The Canadian Department of National Defence said A-OTHR is a key element in Canada’s modernization program for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025...
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Cubic Secures $130M UK Contract for Army Training Simulator
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded Cubic Defence UK a two-year contract to deliver an Instrumented Live Training Area weapons effect system. The ILT-A contract builds on Cubic’s 20 years of experience providing integrated training platforms for the ministry and follows a previous agreement for the Area Weapons Effects Simulation. An MoD notice in...
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Q-CTRL, Australian Navy Test Quantum Sensing Tech
Sydney-based Q-CTRL has collaborated with the Royal Australian Navy to test software-ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation technology, part of an effort to promote quantum-assured navigation solutions to complement magnetic navigation in areas where it is less dependable. Learn more about innovative solutions and strategic partnerships shaping the future of naval operations in a gathering of...
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South Korea Tests New Celestial Dragon Missile for Light Fighter Jets
South Korea has conducted a flight test of a new cruise missile designed for FA-50 light fighter jets. The missile, named Celestial Dragon or KALCM, was showcased in a test video released by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. According to a report from Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi, the Celestial Dragon is intended to boost the...
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Oracle Eyes $2B Investment in German Cloud Infrastructure Expansion
Oracle has lined up a $2 billion investment in the next five years for the expansion of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Germany, with particular focus on the Frankfurt cloud region. The planned investment is designed to satisfy the rising local demand for the company’s artificial intelligence and cloud services, Oracle said Tuesday. Public-Private Cloud...
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US Army Urges Industry to Develop Interoperable Weapons Among Allies
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander Gen. Christopher Donahue has called on defense companies to deliver weapon systems that work seamlessly across allied forces. Speaking at the Association of the U.S. Army’s LANDEURO conference in Wiesbaden on Wednesday, Donahue said nations should adopt standardized launchers, fire control systems and munitions. According to a report by...
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Mercury Signs Production Agreements With European Defense Contractor
Mercury Systems has signed two new production contracts with a major European defense company to supply processing hardware for radar and electronic warfare systems, the company announced Wednesday. The first deal is a five-year extension to deliver sensor processing subsystems built on Mercury’s HDS6605 6U OpenVPX boards. These systems will be used by radars on...
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France Lays Down Its Military Priorities for the Arctic Region
France’s Ministry of Armed Forces has unveiled its strategy for the nation’s military and political agenda in the Arctic region, aiming to secure the freedom of navigation, enhance surveillance and protect French interests. The Arctic Defence Strategy outlines the nation’s priorities for the region until 2030. The plan’s objectives are categorized into seven key areas,...