Canada has established a new Defence Investment Agency to centralize and accelerate procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces. The agency will also align defense spending with domestic industrial benefits, such as job creation and innovation in aerospace, shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. By streamlining approvals and engaging early with industry, DIA aims to reduce procurement delays...
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OpenAI Partners With Japan to Develop AI Solutions for Public Sector
OpenAI has entered into a strategic collaboration with Japan’s Digital Agency to explore how generative artificial intelligence can improve public services. As part of the effort, the agency will roll out Gennai, a new tool powered by OpenAI technology, to government employees to test innovative service delivery applications. The move builds on earlier cooperation between...
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Corry Neales Takes Over as QinetiQ Australia Chief Executive
Corry Neale has joined QinetiQ as the chief executive of its Australian business. In this new role, she will lead the company’s operations in Australia, managing approximately 800 employees across 10 sites. The team provides defense and security products that use local expertise alongside QinetiQ’s global capabilities. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead a...
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Kuwait Extends Leonardo In-Service Support for Eurofighter Fleet
Leonardo will continue supporting the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter fleet after the country’s Ministry of Defense exercised a multi-year in-service support extension lasting until December 2029. The deal covers logistics, training and other sustainment services. Support will be delivered through Leonardo Aviation Services, a Kuwaiti company, providing engineering support; maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade; and...
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Safran Partners With Rheinmetall to Streamline Advanced Defense Tech Offerings
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed a new framework agreement with Rheinmetall Electronics to expand collaboration on defense technologies and streamline procurement and simplify logistics and administration processes. The agreement, signed at DSEI 2025 in London, will see the two companies pool resources to offer advanced technologies, including atomic clock timeservers and navigation systems for...
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Deloitte, SaskTel Partner to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Canada
Deloitte Canada and SaskTel have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across the country. Announced on Tuesday, the partnership focuses on enhancing Canada’s sovereign AI infrastructure and fostering the creation of new intellectual property. A key component of their initiative is establishing an “AI factory” in Saskatchewan, which...
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Dassault Aviation Unveils New Plant to Support Rafale Aircraft Production
French military aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to officially open a 100,000-square-meter aircraft parts production and outfitting facility in Cergy, located northwest of Paris. The company has been operating at the site since the summer of 2024, taking over production processes from its phased-out plant in Argenteuil. The Cergy plant...
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NVIDIA, Abu Dhabi’s TII to Set Up Joint Research Lab for AI, Robotics
NVIDIA, an artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, has chosen the United Arab Emirates to establish its first NVIDIA AI Technology Center in the Middle East. This center will partner with Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute to launch a joint lab focused on AI and robotics. The TII-NVAITC Joint Lab aims to accelerate the development of intelligent...
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Canadian LVM Deal Spurs Broader Daimler-General Dynamics Collaboration
General Dynamics Land Systems has formed a partnership with Daimler Truck to develop, manufacture and service military logistics vehicles in select markets. In a statement issued Friday, the companies outlined their plans, including tailoring services to the unique needs of their customers. Franziska Cusumano, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at Daimler Truck AG, said working...
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Accenture Targets France’s Defense, Infrastructure Sectors With Planned Orlade Acquisition
Accenture has announced its plan to acquire Orlade Group, a French consulting firm specializing in program management for large-scale industrial projects. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in supporting defense and aerospace clients throughout Europe. The transaction will strengthen the Irish multinational’s ability to help organizations optimize their multibillion-dollar investments in defense systems and...