Rilian Technologies has partnered with CPX Holding to support the United Arab Emirates’ initiative to upgrade its capability to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks. CPX is a UAE-based end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services provider dedicated to serving the needs of governments and critical infrastructure customers. Under a recently awarded contract from the...
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Estonia Embraces Modern Military Tech With $11.4B Investment
Estonia is set to spend over $11.4 billion over the next four years to upgrade its defense capabilities. The effort will focus on equipping the armed forces with modern capabilities, such as unmanned systems. “With this new development plan, we are building a modern Defence Forces that will work closely with our allies to strengthen deterrence...
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FBI Upgrades NZ Office to Strengthen Ties, Local Security
The FBI has officially opened a permanent legal attaché office at the U.S. Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand. FBI Director Kash Patel inaugurated the upgraded facility, which seeks to strengthen the Five Eyes intelligence partnership and enhance NZ’s domestic security. Judith Collins, the NZ minister responsible for the Government Communications Security Bureau and New Zealand...
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MBDA Fast-Tracks ASTER Missiles Delivery for France, Italy, UK
MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defense missiles, less than two and a half years after France and Italy placed the joint order through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation and its industry partner Eurosam. The French missile maker said the milestone highlights the rapid progress of its ASTER missile program. The...
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NATO Task Force Boosts Arctic Security
Ships and aircraft under Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 are currently conducting security operations in the Arctic and High North. According to NATO, the operations reflect the alliance’s commitment to peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the region. By enhancing its Arctic maritime domain awareness, NATO said it aims to improve readiness for various...
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Australia Boosts Sustainment Plan for Collins-Class Submarine
Representatives from the Australian government and industry attended a Project of Concern Summit on Wednesday to discuss the Collins-class submarine life span expansion project. Australia has committed up to $3.2 billion for 10 years to prolong the submarine class’ service life to ensure that the country will have no capability gaps between now and the...
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Icebreaker Shipbuilders Collaborate for US Coast Guard Cutter
Bollinger Shipyards is leading an effort to improve the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet in partnership with Rauma Shipyards and Aker Arctic of Finland and Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards. The four companies will explore the lowest-risk, fastest delivery solution to produce Arctic security cutters for the service. Join us at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit...
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ESA Gains Access to Spire Global Historical Weather Data
Spire Global has secured a contract with the European Space Agency to provide historical weather data derived from its satellites. The agreement, part of ESA’s Third Party Mission program, grants access to Spire’s data gleaned from GNSS-Reflectometry, Polarimetric Radio Occultation and other techniques, offering valuable insight into sea ice, soil moisture and precipitation. Matthieu Talpe,...
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Kongsberg Maritime Sets Up New Offices in Indonesia
Kongsberg Maritime has opened two new offices in Jakarta and Batam in Indonesia to better serve its commercial and governmental maritime clients. The announcement was made at the Inamarine Expo in Jakarta, attended by Norwegian Ambassador Rut Krüger Giverin. Patrick Banks, Kongsberg Maritime’s vice president of aftermarket sales for the Asia-Pacific region, said Jakarta and...
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NATO Highlights Role of Centers of Excellence in Promoting Innovation, Interoperability
NATO’s Allied Command Transformation has highlighted the strategic impact of its 30 accredited centers of excellence in accelerating innovation and interoperability across the alliance. On Tuesday, it listed some of its COEs, detailing how they are turning emerging concepts into practical tools. The Air Operations COE, for instance, has developed ALEXO, a real-time planning tool...