British multinational BAE Systems expects its 155 mm artillery shell production capacity to grow 16-fold using a new production method at an explosive filling facility at Glascoed, South Wales. The manufacturing plant will become operational in the summer. According to the company, it developed innovations in the propellant formula and manufacturing process for energetics and...
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Amentum Expands University of Manchester Collaboration to Advance New Technologies
Advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions provider Amentum and the University of Manchester have expanded their collaborative agreement to develop “world-changing” technologies, including materials science, robotics and energy. Andy White, senior vice president of energy and environment international at Amentum, highlighted how combining the two institutions’ resources would enable the delivery of innovative solutions for...
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UK Army Uses Radio Wave Weapon to Neutralize Drone Swarms in Landmark Trial
The British Army tested a new radio frequency directed energy weapon against drone swarms. The weapon achieved key milestones, including taking down two drone swarms in a single engagement and defeating over 100 drones across all exercises. The large-scale trial conducted on Thursday at a weapons range in West Wales marks the Army’s biggest exercise...
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Treasury Sanctions Yemen Bank for Financing Iran-Backed Houthi Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned the International Bank of Yemen and three of its top executives for providing financial support to the Iran-aligned Houthis, also known as Ansarallah. The sanctioned individuals are Kamal Hussain Al Jebry, chairman of the board; Ahmed Thabit Noman Al-Absi, executive general manager;...
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NATO Completes Historic Ordnance Disposal Operation in Baltic Sea
Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1, a multinational immediate reaction force, has completed a historical ordnance disposal operation, also known as HODOPS, in the Bay of Riga, neutralizing nine pieces of unexploded ordnance dating back to World War I and II. According to the NATO Allied Maritime Command, every ship within the multinational group contributed...
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ST Engineering Names New Group COO, Public Security President
At GovConExec, we dive headfirst into the world of government contracts, featuring influential executives who run successful corporations and providing in-depth analysis on acquisitions, innovation, technology, and more. While our focus is on uncovering the dynamics of the contracting landscape, we recognize the importance of exposing companies to the broader world of money technology. A...
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Think Tank Urges Rethink of Australian Defense Strategy Amid Shifting Dynamics With Key Ally, the US
A new report from the think tank Strategic Analysis Australia examines how Australia must reassess its defense policies due to an increasingly demanding United States, a key ally. Titled “Defence 2025: Dollars and Decisions,” the five-chapter report, released Thursday, analyzes Canberra’s $38 billion annual defense budget. It begins by questioning how Australia can operate strategically...
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RAAF Tests Curtiss-Wright’s Next-Gen Aircraft Recovery System
The Royal Australian Air Force has tested the capabilities of Curtiss-Wright’s ESCO mobile aircraft arresting systems, or MAAS, designed as a deployable tool for aircraft recovery in any landing zone. Curtiss-Wright’s EMS Division engineered MAAS with new 12-rotor BAK-12 energy absorbers “to meet the challenges of today’s advanced military aircraft,” Dave Micha, the division’s senior...
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Greece Eyes Fourth Frigate From France After Missile Purchase
Greece’s negotiations with France are advancing on Athens’ planned purchase of an additional fourth Belharra-class frigate developed by Naval Group. Greek National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias disclosed the talks on the warship following his signing of an agreement with his visiting French counterpart, Sébastien Lecornu, on Monday to purchase 18 French Exocet missiles. Weapons Procurement...
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IonQ, Intellian Partner to Explore Quantum-Secure Satellite Communications in South Korea
American quantum computing hardware and software company IonQ has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean manufacturer Intellian Technologies to explore how quantum networking can enhance the security of satellite communications. IonQ said the agreement aligns with its ongoing efforts to support Seoul’s quantum economy through partnerships across government, academia and industry. According to...