The live-fire test, called Taipan Strike 26, took place at Australia’s Woomera Test Range and involved the U.S. Navy A CEA-built radar tracked the target while virtualized Aegis handled command and control from a small expeditionary setup The prototype draws on the Aegis baseline built for Hunter-class frigates and Hobart-class destroyers Lockheed Martin has supported...
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Greece Approves $4B Israeli Air Defense Deal
The Achilles Shield system is designed to knock down ballistic missiles, aircraft and drones Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said it would be fully operational within 35 months The purchase is part of a broader $31.89 billion plan to modernize the Greek armed forces through 2036 Greece has committed to a multi-layer air defense system...
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Thales, Destinus Partner on Counter-UAS, Long-Range Strike, Air Defense
The partnership combines Destinus’ interceptor technologies with Thales’ air defense systems and production capabilities Joint efforts include integrating the Hornet interceptor with Thales counter-UAS systems and radars The companies will also develop long-range strike and ground-based air interception capabilities Thales and Destinus have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop counter-unmanned aerial systems and long-range strike...
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KBR, Unipart, IBM Form Team ORION to Support UK Defense Ministry
The venture is built as a single integrated team rather than the usual multi-supplier setup The partners will lay out their approach at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 21 Team ORION is planning to work with UK suppliers and open opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises KBR has joined with Unipart and IBM to...
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Weststar, Rocket Technologies International to Form Defense Joint Ventures in Malaysia, Australia
Malaysia’s Weststar Defence Industries and Australia’s RTI have agreed to form joint ventures in each other’s countries to build satellites, test rockets and eventually launch payloads The companies see more than $10 billion in long-term commercial potential across aerospace, defense and satellite programs The ventures will produce civilian spacecraft, government satellite capabilities and integrated defense...
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Thales, Dutch Defense Ministry Partner to Expand Radar Production Capacity
Thales has signed a strategic partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to expand radar production, development and testing capacity in Hengelo The company plans to invest in a near-field test site, expanded printed circuit board manufacturing and an additional radar test tower The agreement is expected to boost Thales’ radar antenna production capacity by...
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GM, Lockheed Martin Discuss Weapons Parts Manufacturing Deal
General Motors is in talks with Lockheed Martin to produce parts for weapons systems GM would make commonly used components to help Lockheed boost munitions output The discussion comes as U.S. missile and munitions stocks have thinned over the wars in Ukraine and Iran General Motors is negotiating with Lockheed Martin to manufacture parts for...
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DOW Updates Chinese Military Companies List, Identifies 188 Entities Operating in US
The Pentagon has updated its list of Chinese military-linked companies operating in the United States The revised Section 1260H roster identifies 188 entities with alleged ties to China’s military and military-civil fusion efforts The update supports ongoing efforts to assess risks to the U.S. defense industrial base and national security The Department of War has...
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RAF Typhoons Support NATO Air Policing Effort in Romania
The RAF deployment in Romania is supporting the NATO air policing mission on the alliance’s eastern flank The British and Romanian forces maintain integrated quick reaction alert operations under NATO command Operation Biloxi reinforces allied air defense readiness and interoperability in the region Royal Air Force personnel deployed to Romania under Operation Biloxi are supporting...
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Vantor, Bravo1Alpha Partner on GEOINT, IMINT Capabilities for Tactical Operations
Vantor and Bravo1Alpha have teamed up on tactical GEOINT and satellite intelligence tools The collaboration focuses on faster battlefield decision-making using real-time imagery The companies aim to improve intelligence operations in contested environments Vantor and Bravo1Alpha have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to develop geospatial intelligence and imagery intelligence capabilities designed to accelerate satellite-enabled...