Auterion will integrate open-source software into Taiwan’s defense uncrewed vessels to help expand its autonomous unmanned systems capabilities. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to formalize the agreement and outline a joint road map. According to Adm. Shi-Chiang Lee, president of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, the decision...
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Thales Partners With EDGE Group to Produce, Maintain Advanced Electro-Optic Tech
French aerospace company Thales is collaborating with the United Arab Emirates’ EDGE Group to support the local production and maintenance of advanced electro-optic systems. The latest partnership expands their shared commitment to developing the UAE’s sovereign defense capabilities and localizing key technologies. Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding, Thales and EDGE’s Electro-Optic Centre of...
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Ericsson, Telia Partner With Swedish Armed Forces to Test 5G Defense Tech
Ericsson and Telia Sweden have teamed up with the Swedish Armed Forces to test 5G Standalone technologies in support of national defense and NATO operations. The initiative falls under the NorthStar 5G innovation program, launched by the two telecommunication firms in 2023 to advance industrial 5G use. According to Ericsson, the testing will evaluate secure...
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Portugal Beefs Up Millennium Aircraft Fleet With New Embraer Deal
Portugal is purchasing a sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft, the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced at the Paris Air Show. The procurement follows a contract the country signed in August 2019 to buy five KC-390s for the Portuguese Air Force’s transport fleet. Embraer said the sixth Millennium will boost Portugal’s flight capacity for missions supporting its armed...
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Diehl Aviation Developing Advanced Avionics for FCAS
Diehl Aerospace is developing an advanced integrated modular avionics platform to support the next-generation weapon system of the Future Combat Air System program. The company, a joint venture between the German Diehl Group and the French Thales Group, said the IMA is designed to provide pilots with real-time data for tactical decision-making, with artificial intelligence...
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UK Secret Intelligence Service Names First Woman Chief
Blaise Metreweli is set to be the 18th chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service, making her the first woman to occupy the role in MI6 history. She succeeds Richard Moore, who will retire by autumn 2025. “I am proud and honored to be asked to lead my service. MI6 plays a vital role...
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BAE Systems to Supply Sweden With Additional Long-Range Missiles
BAE Systems is set to deliver Sweden additional BONUS precision-guided munitions under a recently signed $63.4 million contract. The latest order follows Sweden placing an order for the same ammunition in May. The Potomac Officers Club will hold its second GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16, where the future of global collaboration and defense takes center...
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NATO Chief Expects Approval of New Defense Investment Plan
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expects alliance members to agree to a new defense investment plan to increase their military spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product from the current 2 percent. He said he expects NATO leaders to make the “bold” decision during their summit meeting in The Hague from June 24 to 25. Other items...
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CENTCOM Chief Urges Overhaul of US Foreign Military Sales Process
U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Michael Kurilla has recommended that U.S. lawmakers enable the Department of Defense to award multiyear contracts more often to encourage long-term investments in production capacities. He noted that under-investing in the defense industrial base is a significant bottleneck for the United States to meet its partner countries’ demand for military...
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BWXT-Led JV to Support Canada’s Nuclear Decommissioning Initiative
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd has awarded Nuclear Laboratory Partners of Canada a contract worth $880.7 million to acquire operations and management services for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. NLPC is a BWXT-led joint venture that includes Amentum, Kinectrics and subcontractor Battelle. The Potomac Officers Club will present the second installment of the GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16,...