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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Canada Brings in Australia as Partner in Arctic Radar System Development
Australia will collaborate on developing Canada’s Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar, or A-OTHR, system under a technology partnership agreement that the countries’ defense officials entered into in June. The Canadian Department of National Defence said A-OTHR is a key element in Canada’s modernization program for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025...
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Cubic Secures $130M UK Contract for Army Training Simulator
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded Cubic Defence UK a two-year contract to deliver an Instrumented Live Training Area weapons effect system. The ILT-A contract builds on Cubic’s 20 years of experience providing integrated training platforms for the ministry and follows a previous agreement for the Area Weapons Effects Simulation. An MoD notice in...
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Q-CTRL, Australian Navy Test Quantum Sensing Tech
Sydney-based Q-CTRL has collaborated with the Royal Australian Navy to test software-ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation technology, part of an effort to promote quantum-assured navigation solutions to complement magnetic navigation in areas where it is less dependable. Learn more about innovative solutions and strategic partnerships shaping the future of naval operations in a gathering of...
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US Army Urges Industry to Develop Interoperable Weapons Among Allies
U.S. Army Europe and Africa Commander Gen. Christopher Donahue has called on defense companies to deliver weapon systems that work seamlessly across allied forces. Speaking at the Association of the U.S. Army’s LANDEURO conference in Wiesbaden on Wednesday, Donahue said nations should adopt standardized launchers, fire control systems and munitions. According to a report by...
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France Lays Down Its Military Priorities for the Arctic Region
France’s Ministry of Armed Forces has unveiled its strategy for the nation’s military and political agenda in the Arctic region, aiming to secure the freedom of navigation, enhance surveillance and protect French interests. The Arctic Defence Strategy outlines the nation’s priorities for the region until 2030. The plan’s objectives are categorized into seven key areas,...
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Airbus, Kratos to Collaborate on German Unmanned Combat System
Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver an uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft to the German Air Force by 2029. Under the collaboration, the two companies will equip the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system with an Airbus mission system. The system features a platform-agnostic architecture that integrates seamlessly...
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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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Germany to Post Army Brigade in Lithuania to Boost NATO Defense
German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius said Germany is set to deploy a permanent army brigade in Lithuania to support initiatives on further strengthening NATO defense and security. He made the announcement during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Monday. According to Pistorius, the German Army’s plan...
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Denmark’s Satcom Donation Seen a Boost to Ukraine’s Defense
Denmark has approved Kyiv’s request for its satellite communication terminals as part of a donation of satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces, Defence Industry Europe reported Monday. The donation is being channeled through the European Defence Agency, the first time Copenhagen has tapped the European Union’s framework in donating regionally available satellite services to...