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,...
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Turkey to Supply Indonesia With New Fighter Jets
Turkey will supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fighter jets. The award, formalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition on Wednesday with Indonesian and Turkish officials in attendance, is expected to expand Jakarta’s aerial defense capabilities. Turkish Aerospace Industries’ KAAN is Turkey’s first fifth-generation aircraft, set to feature artificial intelligence-assisted avionics and network-enabled warfare capabilities. Turkish...
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US-Israel Consortium Seeks to Boost Satcom Coverage for Korea Coast Guard
Sentient Digital Inc. and Viasat are collaborating with SGD Engineering of Israel to support the South Korean coast guard’s pilot satellite communication program, providing accurate, real-time multi-domain awareness for its CN-235 tactical aircraft. Participate in the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit on Aug. 26, where more can be learned about naval and maritime technology advancements, trends...
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NATO’s New S&T Strategy Seeks Defense Boost Amid Global Instability
NATO’s defense leaders have endorsed a new Science and Technology Strategy document highlighting the importance of funding S&T endeavors amid growing global instability. Join the conversation as the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16 explores how international partnerships, coalition warfare and cutting-edge technologies are transforming the defense arena. Registration starts today....
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Canada Unveils Plan to Diversify, Develop Defense Sector Relations Amid Armed Forces Modernization
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty have unveiled a $2 billion allocation to diversify the country’s defense sector partnerships as part of efforts to modernize the Canadian Armed Forces. A $2.1 billion budget will also be set aside to support the local defense sector in laying the nation’s Defense...
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NATO Calls for Increased Lethality, Greater Defense Spending Amid Russian Aggression
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has highlighted the military alliance’s need to become stronger and more effective amid waning support from the United States and an increasing threat from Russia. “There is no longer East or West – there is just NATO,” Rutte said in a speech at Chatham House on Monday. “It is vital that...
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UK Taps GA-ASI to Sustain Royal Air Force’s Protector Drone Fleet
The U.K. Ministry of Defence has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a contract to support and sustain the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 drone fleet. The agreement, known as the U.K. Protector Availability and Support Solution, covers the remotely piloted aircraft, ground control stations and synthetic training systems. According to GA-ASI, the U.K....