Germany’s defense spending in 2024 totaled $88.5 billion, or 1.9 percent of its gross domestic product, marking a significant increase since its reunification in 1990. The boost in spending was propelled by a fund established in 2022 that injected $105 billion, which allowed the German defense ministry to approve several arms procurements and several military...
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Mynaric Appoints New Chair of Supervisory Board
Laser communications provider Mynaric has appointed Peter Müller-Brühl as chair of its supervisory board, effective April 24. He replaces Bulent Altan, who stepped down from the role and left the board earlier this month. Müller-Brühl has served on the board since July 2018 and previously held the position of vice chair. “As the company undergoes...
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Intelligence and Cyber Expert Jennifer Ewbank: US-Thailand Digital Alliance Can Counter China’s Tech Expansion
Cipher Brief expert Jennifer Ewbank says the United States should strengthen its digital partnership with Thailand to reinvigorate a longstanding alliance and counter China’s growing influence in Southeast Asia. In her Cipher Brief article posted on Sunday, Ewbank, a former CIA deputy director for digital innovation and two-time Wash100 winner, refers to Thailand as “America’s...
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Opinion: Five Eyes Nations Must Collaborate to Improve AI Security
Mitchell Sutika-Sipus, chief solutions architect at AutogenAI, wrote in a blog post on the company’s website that the United States must work with its Five Eyes counterparts to improve the security of artificial intelligence tools. Sutika-Sipus, a 4×24 member and past Potomac Officers Club speaker, suggests that the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy...
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Keysight Wins NATO Contract to Enhance Radar, EW Testing Capabilities
Keysight Technologies has secured a contract with NATO’s Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites to enhance radar and electronic warfare testing capabilities across allied naval bases. The deal involves deploying the company’s radar target generators and EW threat simulators, supporting NATO in validating and maintaining sensor accuracy and electronic support measures systems. Thierry...
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US Clears $280M Patriot Air Defense System Sale to Romania
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale of a Patriot air defense system to Romania, reinforcing the European country’s defense capabilities as a NATO ally. The proposed sale comprises a Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar, an engagement control station, two launching stations, modification kits, generators, encryptors, logistics and...
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US, Poland Sign Deal for New Nuclear Power Plant
A consortium of U.S. energy companies has signed an engineering development agreement with nuclear power plant developer Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe as part of a larger energy security deal covering the construction of nuclear reactors in Poland. The companies, which include Westinghouse and Bechtel, formalized the agreement on Monday at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister...
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RGM Partnership Boosts Rheinmetall’s ADF Vehicle Maintenance Capability
Rheinmetall has announced expanding its maintenance support to Australian Defence Force vehicles in the Northern Territory and Queensland in partnership with RGM Maintenance. RGM already has facilities in both areas. The initiative follows Rheinmetall Australia’s delivery of over 3,000 HX trucks and 3,000 vehicle modules under the ADF’s LAND 121 3B/5B program in February. OEM-Certified...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Potential RTX Tomahawk Missile, Related Equipment Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved the Netherlands’ potential $2.19 billion acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles. RTX will be the principal contractor of the possible sale. The proposed Foreign Military Sales transaction covers the delivery of up to 163 Tomahawk Block V all-up rounds, 12 Tomahawk Block IV AURs, up to 10 Tactical Tomahawk...
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Lockheed Martin Exec: F-16 Block 70 to Boost Philippines’ Air Power, Self-Reliance
Lockheed Martin has affirmed its support for the Philippines’ air power modernization efforts through its proposed acquisition of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. “The F-16 Block 70 will deliver advanced capabilities and performance to address the Philippines’ defense requirements and serve as a strategic asset to support the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture,” Aimee Burnett, vice...