Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is leading an initiative to boost the helicopter industry in South America with the planned construction of an S-92 center of excellence in Brazil. The effort will be in partnership with CHC Helicopter Group’s Heli-One and Milestone Aviation. According to Sikorsky, the combined expertise of the three businesses will enable...
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Ultra I&C Showcases Tactical Communication Line to European NATO Allies
Ultra I&C has showcased the capabilities of its Orion radio and Archer troposcatter systems to European NATO member states. Held in Poland, the demonstration highlighted the importance of foundational data transport layer capabilities in the modern battlefield, where delivery of essential information is vital to success. The X650 is one of the two Orion solutions...
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Safran Seals Purchase of Collins’ Flight Control, Actuation Systems Business
French aerospace firm Safran has acquired Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation systems for commercial and military aircraft. In an announcement made on Monday, the company said the addition to its business portfolio will strengthen Safran’s position as a global leader in providing services for these systems and will also prepare the company for next-generation...
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Hanwha Aerospace Appoints New Europe, UK Defense CEO
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...