Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as CEO of its Europe and United Kingdom defense business. He is also currently CEO of the company’s Australia defense division. Hudson expressed his excitement about taking on a new responsibility amid the company’s expansion in Europe. In recent months, the vendor has grown its number of collaborations in...
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New BAE Leadership Academy Seeks to Enhance UK Royal Navy’s Submarine Workforce
BAE Systems has opened a new Leadership Academy in Barrow-in-Furness, a port town in Cumbria, England, to upskill the Royal Navy’s submarine workforce with advanced leadership training. Launched on Tuesday, the facility will support over 200 learners at any time and deliver more than 4,000 training placements annually. Located at Harding Rise, the 1,500-square-meter building...
Leonardo Continues Cyber Business Expansion With Axiomatics Purchase
Italy’s Leonardo has taken over Sweden’s Axiomatics, expanding its presence in the cybersecurity segment and zero trust offering while contributing to establishing European digital autonomy. The deal is still subject to customary practices, including regulatory approval from Swedish authorities. Join us as the Potomac Officers Club gathers leaders to discuss global cooperation and the future...
Lockheed Martin Names New VP, Regional Executive for Canada, Latin America
Lockheed Martin has appointed Kristen Leroux as vice president and regional executive for Canada and Latin America, succeeding Lorraine Ben. Leroux will report directly to Ray Piselli, the company’s VP for international business. Piselli said Leroux’s experience in developing and growing businesses will ensure Lockheed Martin continues to deliver world-class solutions to meet customers’ evolving...
Melissa Osborne Takes Over as Capgemini Defense VP in Australia
Capgemini has appointed Melissa Osborne as vice president of Defence & Defence Industry in Australia, the Canberra-based executive shared in a LinkedIn post on Saturday. Osborne joins the company from GuardWave, where she recently served as a nonexecutive director. GuardWave Australia offers an information risk management suite that helps clients facilitate how they secure, track...
Leonardo Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio With SSH Stake
Italian multinational Leonardo has bought a 24.55 percent stake in Finnish firm SSH Communications Security in a $23.6 million deal to expand its cybersecurity portfolio. The agreement is still subject to approval by SSH shareholders and Finnish regulatory practices. In the last three decades, SSH has worked with government agencies, commercial institutions and financial organizations,...
New Vodafone-AST SpaceMobile JV to Offer Satellite Connectivity Services in Europe
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile have launched SatCo, a joint venture based in Luxembourg focused on offering satellite connectivity services to European customers. Initially disclosed in March, the JV will act as a distributor for AST SpaceMobile’s satellite services to regional mobile network operators using a single turnkey arrangement. According to AST SpaceMobile founder, Chairman...
General Atomics Invests in Dutch Ceramic Composites Firm Arceon
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,...
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...
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...










