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...
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Emergent Swarm Solutions, Saluqi Motors to Receive GA-ASI Investment
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is set to invest in Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors, two companies that pitched their innovative concepts at the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event. GA-ASI designed the event to foster innovation in the Netherlands’ industrial ecosystem. Emergent, .a robotics engineering firm focused on producing software for autonomous flight and...
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Hanwha-WB Group Forms JV to Produce Missiles for Multiple Rocket Launcher
South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace and Polish electronics and aeronautics manufacturer WB Group have established a Poland-based joint venture to produce CGR-080 missiles for the Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system. The Chunmoo launcher vehicle is equipped with a carrier capable of carrying up to six 239 mm guided missiles. Each guided missile has a...
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Philippines to Buy Leonardo Training Helicopters Under $120M Deal
AgustaWestland Philadelphia, a U.S. subsidiary of Italian defense company Leonardo, will be the principal contractor of a potential $120 million foreign military sale of TH-73A training helicopters to the Philippines. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which notified Congress of the Department of State’s FMS approval on Tuesday, said other items covered in the FMS include...
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NATO Exercise Tests Coordinated Allied Cybersecurity Response
The Czech Republic hosted a NATO exercise from April 7 to 11 to strengthen the alliance’s Virtual Cyber Incident Support Capability, or VCISC, designed as a clearing house for mutual allied assistance in cyberattacks. Government and national agencies from 20 allies participated in the exercise on coordinated action against malicious cyber activities targeting critical national...
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Rocket Lab Secures Spot in UK Hypersonic Contract Vehicle
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has included Rocket Lab USA in its Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework, or HTCDF. The move allows the Long Beach, California-based company to bid for contracts and task orders in the program valued at $1.3 billion. Rocket Lab said it plans to seek projects that will deploy its launch...
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Space Threat Information Provider Expands Monitoring Capabilities With UK Hub
The Colorado-based nonprofit Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center has expanded its space threat monitoring capabilities with the launch of its UK Global Hub. Space ISAC Executive Director Erin Miller said the UK Global Hub “reinforces our commitment to protecting space assets worldwide and ensures that our members benefit from real-time information sharing, no matter...