Shield AI has entered into a teaming agreement with Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. to expand the island’s ability to field, support and scale advanced autonomous systems. The partnership covers sustainment, training and autonomy integration, with Shield AI describing the move as a step toward strengthening Taiwan’s sovereign defense and aerospace base. “As the largest...
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Rheinmetall Nears Takeover of NVL to Expand Into Naval Sector
Rheinmetall is days away from acquiring German shipbuilder Naval Vessels Luerssen as part of its push into the naval domain, CEO Armin Papperger told Breaking Defense at the DSEI trade show in London. Papperger said NVL’s strong order book allows Rheinmetall to expand by integrating missile systems, launch technologies, simulation tools and electronic warfare capabilities...
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Ultra Cyber, DTC Partner to Secure HF Radio Communications for Allies
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has announced that its U.K. cyber division has partnered with Domo Tactical Communications, based in Ashburn, Virginia, to develop encrypted high-frequency radio platforms for allied forces. The partnership involves Ultra Cyber integrating its advanced cryptographic data protection tools with DTC’s non-ITAR HF radio technology. Non-ITAR means the technology is not controlled...
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Nokia, Kongsberg Partner on 5G Defense Communications Under New MOU
Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to advance tactical communications technologies for military customers. The company said the agreement will merge its portfolio of 4G, 5G and private wireless solutions with Kongsberg’s expertise in defense communications to deliver secure, resilient and interoperable battlefield networks. Initial efforts will focus...
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Rolls-Royce, IHI, Avio Aero Expand Consortium for Next-Gen Jet Propulsion System
Rolls-Royce, IHI and Avio Aero have expanded their partnership to develop a power and propulsion system for next-generation fighter aircraft under the United Kingdom’s Global Combat Air Programme. “This new agreement is a pivotal step. It allows us to move from national programs to a truly international, one-team approach,” said Phil Townley, director of Defence...
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Australia, Anduril Ink $1.1B Ghost Shark Undersea Drone Deal
Australia has entered into a $1.1 billion contract with Anduril Industries to produce extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles, known as Ghost Shark, for the Royal Australian Navy. “Over the next five years and beyond the Ghost Shark will equip Navy with the intelligence, surveillance and strike capabilities it needs in an increasingly complex strategic environment,” Minister for...
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Babcock Launches AI Tool for Real-Time Battlefield Intelligence
Babcock has introduced Nomad, an artificial intelligence-enabled tool designed to deliver real-time intelligence to users operating in challenging locations. Unveiled at DSEI 2025, Nomad aims to address the shortage of linguists and analysts who can support communications in denied environments. The tool can assist with complex missions by cleaning, transcribing, translating, and analyzing both voice...
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UK Army Veteran Ed Robinson Joins AECOM as UK, Europe & India Defense Head
Global infrastructure firm AECOM has named seasoned defense sector executive Ed Robinson as head of its defense business in the United Kingdom, Europe and India. A British Army veteran, Robinson brings to the company over 30 years’ experience in the sector, including a track record in project management, crisis response and risk management, AECOM said...
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Thales Alenia Space to Lead CNES Project Testing Smartphone-to-Satellite 5G Links
The French Space Agency, known as CNES, has partnered with a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, to explore direct-to-device 5G connectivity. The initiative, called U DESERVE 5G, aims to test whether a satellite in low-Earth orbit can provide high-speed communications directly to smartphones...
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Andrew Stanniland Joins MDA Space UK as Managing Director
Andrew Stanniland will join MDA Space UK as managing director, effective Wednesday. He succeeds Anita Bernie, who left the role after over three years. Stanniland announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post, calling it a “very exciting time for the company after their recent successes in the market” and saying he looks forward to meeting...