General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has announced a new investment in Arceon, a Dutch company developing ceramic composites, following its participation in the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event in November 2024. The move continues General Atomics’ expansion in the Dutch market and builds on previous investments in other local tech firms. According to General Atomics,...
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France Taps MBDA Startup NEODE Systems to Test AI-Enabled Defense Suite
MBDA startup NEODE Systems has received a contract from France’s defense procurement agency to demonstrate the capabilities of the Akeron MP missile when fired using Ground Warden, MBDA’s artificial intelligence-enabled decision-making tool. The Potomac Officers Club is set to host the 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31, gathering industry and government leaders to...
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SNC to Collaborate With Lufthansa Technik Defense in Aerospace Service Market
Aerospace and national security firm SNC and Lufthansa Technik, a technical aircraft services provider, will jointly explore defense and aerospace opportunities in aircraft modification, repair and life cycle management under a partnership agreement. The companies formally agreed to collaborate at the Paris Air Show on Wednesday. The Sierra, Nevada-based SNC said it will work with...
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Spain, WISeKey Invest in Microelectronics Center in Murcia
The Spanish government will invest $22.5 million in Quantix Edge Security, a public-private joint venture aimed at establishing a cybersecurity and microelectronics center in the autonomous Murcia region in southeastern Spain. Madrid’s contribution represents approximately half of the $46 million allocated to the joint venture.. The Spanish Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration will...
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Satellogic, Malaysia’s Uzma Berhad to Lead Earth Observation Satellite Development
Satellogic and Uzma Berhad will be leading the development of the Malaysian High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite Project. As Uzma’s technology partner, Satellogic will be collaborating with Malaysia’s workforce in designing, developing, assembling and integrating a high-resolution satellite. Based on Satellogic’s platform, the spacecraft will be fitted with technologies that would enable it to deliver 50-centimeter...
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Anduril Partners With Rheinmetall for European Autonomous Drone Capability
Anduril Industries has entered into a strategic partnership with Rheinmetall to produce software-defined autonomous air systems and advanced propulsion capabilities for Europe. “Together with Rheinmetall, we’re building systems that can be produced quickly, deployed widely, and adapted as NATO missions evolve,” Anduril Industries CEO Brian Schimpf said. The partnership calls for the two companies to...
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Thales Partners With EDGE Group to Produce, Maintain Advanced Electro-Optic Tech
French aerospace company Thales is collaborating with the United Arab Emirates’ EDGE Group to support the local production and maintenance of advanced electro-optic systems. The latest partnership expands their shared commitment to developing the UAE’s sovereign defense capabilities and localizing key technologies. Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding, Thales and EDGE’s Electro-Optic Centre of...
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D-Fend Solutions Appoints New Members to Top Leadership
Technology company D-Fend Solutions, has named Uri Nisani and Pini Gvili as new members of the leadership team as it looks to expand operations and strengthen product development. “As global demand for advanced counter-drone solutions accelerates and as D-Fend continues to lead and expand its market presence, scaling our innovation and operations has become more...
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Hanwha Bid for Greater Austal Shares Under FIRB, CFIUS Review
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group’s bid to acquire a significant stake in shipbuilder Austal is currently being reviewed by Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board, ChosunBiz reported. Under its acquisition plan, Hanwha seeks to purchase 19.9 percent of Austal shares. The potential transaction builds on the 9.91 percent equity the Korean company secured through an over-the-counter...
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Edge Autonomy to Boost UAV Production in Latvia
Edge Autonomy said it will nearly double its manufacturing capacity for uncrewed aircraft systems in Latvia with the expansion of its facility in the capital, Riga. In addition to UAS, the facility is also equipped to manufacture advanced optics for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Learn more about advancing aerial military technologies and capabilities from the...