Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu, a Japanese multinational IT services and equipment provider, have signed a new agreement to advance the development of dual-use technologies. Under the memorandum of understanding Lockheed announced Monday, the companies will focus on quantum computing, edge computing with advanced sensing and real-time data fusion, artificial intelligence and machine learning, advanced microelectronics,...
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Belgium Launches Land Systems Logistic Support Joint Venture
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has launched the Land Systems Logistic Support, or LS², a joint venture involving Thales, John Cockerill Defense and FN Herstal. What Is the Land Systems Logistic Support Partnership? Thales said Friday the new 20-year industrial partnership is aimed at ensuring fleet readiness, streamlining maintenance processes and introducing modernized support for Belgian Land Force vehicles...
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania to Establish Baltic Military Mobility Area to Strengthen Defense Posture
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have unveiled plans to establish the joint Military Mobility Area, or MMA, to enable the free movement of military equipment and personnel across the Baltic States. During a meeting in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, defense ministers from the three nations signed a letter of intent for the formation of the...
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UK Launches $28M Fund to Help Startups Break Into Defense Market
The British Ministry of Defence has launched a $27.6 million fund to help small British startups enter the defense sector as the government seeks to expand access to contracts and accelerate the adoption of new technologies for the U.K. Armed Forces. The U.K. government said Wednesday that the program is seeking the “next defense unicorn”...
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Australia Forms Counter-sUAS Industry Panel Under Project Land 156
The Australian government has established a panel of industry experts to advise defence and other agencies on all matters relating to countering the threat of small uncrewed aerial systems, or sUAS. The Australian subsidiaries of Anduril, Cubic Defense, Leidos, L3Harris, RTX and Saab are among the 28 companies selected to join the panel, dubbed the...
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Albania Invests $508M to Boost Australia’s Guided Weapons Capabilities
Australia announced that the Albanese Government is investing $508 million in two major defense infrastructure projects at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills in Western Sydney, strengthening the nation’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance capabilities. What Are the Orchard Hills Projects? The Australian government said Wednesday the projects are part of its Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance plan...
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Hanwha Ocean, Babcock Canada Lay Out CPSP Sustainment, Delivery Plan
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada are developing a Canadian Patrol Submarine Project proposal that emphasizes domestic sustainment, localized industrial participation and long-term workforce development. How Would Responsibilities Be Divided Under the Hanwha-Babcock Proposal? Hanwha Ocean said Monday that it would provide its KSS-III submarine platform and shipbuilding expertise, while Babcock Canada would contribute submarine sustainment...
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WitFoo Partners With SSS Cybersecurity to Expand Cyber Defense in New Zealand
Cybersecurity software company WitFoo has partnered with SSS Cybersecurity, a managed security services provider, to enhance cyber defense capabilities and expand into the New Zealand market. Join government and industry cyber leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 to address escalating threats and prepare for the Department of War’s 2027 zero trust...
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UK to Digitize, Integrate Military Health Records Into NHS
“The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has launched a new effort to digitize and integrate military records into a digital system already in use across the National Health Service to boost recruitment and ensure that service leavers can transition to civilian life more seamlessly. MOD said Friday it awarded software company The Phoenix Partnership, also...
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Australia Awards $12M in Defense Industry Grants to Boost Sovereign Manufacturing
The Australian government has awarded more than $11.6 million to 44 domestic companies as Canberra continues to invest in local manufacturing capacity tied to priority defense and AUKUS-related programs. How Much Funding Was Awarded Under the DIDG? The funding was distributed through the Defence Industry Development Grants program, which supports Australian defense suppliers across four...