U.S. defense company Leidos is collaborating with the University of Edinburgh’s Bayer Centre to explore artificial intelligence and data science solutions. The partnership combines Leidos’ Trusted Mission AI and other technologies with the center’s cutting-edge research to develop innovative, highly reliable AI-enabled solutions. It aims to train the next generation of the AI workforce, particularly...
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Pratt & Whitney, Air New Zealand Expand GTF Engine Repair Capability
RTX business Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand are expanding the Christchurch Engine Centre to improve the facility’s GTF engine maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities. Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy and Air New Zealand Chair Therese Walsh attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project on Thursday, an event led by New Zealand Prime...
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Lockheed Martin, HENSOLDT to Develop Radar Systems for Maritime Use
Lockheed Martin has signed a memorandum of understanding with German sensor technology firm HENSOLDT to develop innovative solutions for maritime customers. Paul Lemmo, vice president and general manager for integrated warfare systems and sensors at Lockheed Martin, and HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dorre signed the agreement on Thursday. The intended collaboration will center on maritime command...
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Canada Invests $57M in Ericsson’s 5G Development Project
The Canadian government is investing $56.8 million in a collaborative effort with communications tech firm Ericsson to develop 5G solutions and enhance the country’s telecommunications industry. According to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the investment, finalized by François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry, will come from the Strategic Innovation Fund, which supports...
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Royal Australian Navy Veteran Joins Serco as Managing Director for Defense
Royal Australian Navy veteran Peter Behrendt has joined British company Serco as managing director for defense, succeeding Clint Thomas. In his new role, Behrendt will use his years of leadership experience in the defense and security sectors to oversee Serco’s development and deployment of emerging defense technologies. He spent over 12 years at RAN, serving...
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Canada Orders TikTok Unit Closure, Cites National Security Concerns
Canada has ordered the winding up of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., a unit of Chinese IT company ByteDance that oversees the social media platform’s operations in the North American nation. Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne, who made the announcement on Wednesday, said the move aligns with the Investment Canada Act, which...
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IDEMIA Names New Chief Technology Officer for Public Security
Secure solutions provider IDEMIA Public Security has named Vincent Bouatou its chief technology officer and head of its international CTO office. Bouatou brings over 20 years of experience to his new role, helping him steer the company’s cybersecurity strategy, technical governance initiatives and artificial intelligence development leadership. He most recently served as IDEMIA Public Security’s...
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MDA Space Names Finance Veteran as New CFO
Finance veteran Guillaume Lavoie has joined MDA Space as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Lavoie comes into his new role with more than 20 years of financial experience, specializing in strategic and financial planning, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. A chartered professional accountant in Canada, he recently served as executive vice president and CFO...
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Eve Air Mobility to Launch Embraer-CAE-Led eVTOL Training Program
Brazilian electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer Eve Air Mobility has selected Embraer-CAE Training Services to lead training initiatives related to its concept eVTOL aircraft. The aircraft will be offered as part of the Eve TechCare all-in-one service portfolio. The Embraer-CAE joint venture will deliver a training program for pilots, maintenance professionals and ground...
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Jacobs to Advise UK Ministry of Defence on $6.5B Estate Optimization
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has appointed Jacobs as a strategic environmental and technical adviser to help redevelop surplus military land for community use. The initiative is part of the Defence Estate Optimisation portfolio, a $6.5 billion government program to modernize and make defense infrastructure more sustainable. As a consultant, Jacobs will provide environmental and...