Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has signed a framework agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to procure short-range and very-short-range air defense systems. The deal, valued at approximately $2.3 billion, was finalized on Friday. The agreement will cover six integrated systems, training, ammunition and logistical support to be executed over seven years. Delivery of...
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South Korea Tests New Celestial Dragon Missile for Light Fighter Jets
South Korea has conducted a flight test of a new cruise missile designed for FA-50 light fighter jets. The missile, named Celestial Dragon or KALCM, was showcased in a test video released by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration. According to a report from Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi, the Celestial Dragon is intended to boost the...
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L3Harris to Upgrade Morocco C-130 Fleet
L3Harris Technologies is set to deliver services in support of the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s C-130 upgrade initiative. Under a recently awarded contract from Morocco, the contractor will deliver several tasks, including avionics modifications, engine overhaul, and program depot maintenance. The work will be carried out in Texas until 2029. L3Harris offers a wide range...
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Parsons Wins Contract to Oversee Dubai Metro Blue Line Development
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has tapped Parsons as the project management consultant for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project. The five-year contract announced Tuesday aligns with the emirate’s push to expand safe and sustainable mobility under its D33 Economic Agenda. Parsons said it will oversee the project from design review and procurement support to...
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Maxar Secures $205M Contracts in Middle East, Africa for Sovereign GEOINT
Maxar Intelligence has signed three new multiyear contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance the independent defense and intelligence capabilities of undisclosed clients from the Middle East and Africa. According to Maxar, the contracts are part of its Direct Access Program, which provides customers access to its satellite constellation and geospatial intelligence products. These offerings include...
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UN Set to Form Space Situational Awareness Expert Group
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space has approved a proposal from the United Arab Emirates to create an expert group on space situational awareness. The UAE’s plan, which was submitted to the committee in February, got the green light during a COPUOS meeting in Vienna last week, according to an...
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US OKs $510M Israeli Purchase of Boeing Munition Guidance Kits
Boeing is the principal contractor for a possible $510 million foreign military sale of munition guidance equipment that the U.S. State Department has approved for Israel. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2025 GovCon International Summit, where discussions on global collaboration and defense are expected to uncover potential opportunities for contractors. Register today. According...
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V2X to Support Iraqi F-16 Program Via $118M FMS Contract
Virginia-based aerospace and defense company V2X will support Iraq’s F-16 program under a cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force. The contract, initially valued at $118 million, requires the company to provide support services at BG Ali Flaih Air Base. According to V2X, the work associated with the contract, awarded under the Foreign...
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Filip Kostomlatsky Named Vice President of Innovation at EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has promoted Filip Kostomlatsky to vice president of innovation at the technology and defense company. Kostomlatsky, who shared the news in a LinkedIn post, previously served as director of product development and senior program manager at EDGE, playing a key role in shaping the company’s electronic warfare cluster. According to his...
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Germany-Israel Partnership Eyes ‘Cyber Dome’ Plan
Germany is set to establish a joint cyber research center with Israel and enhance cooperation between their intelligence and security agencies, Reuters reported on Sunday. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced the initiative during a diplomatic visit to Israel, marking the first visit by a German official since Israel’s offensive against Iran’s nuclear and military...