Science and technology will continue to play a significant role in decisions relating to politics and military operations, the NATO Science and Technology Organization concluded in a report. The “Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045” explored key technological developments and how each will impact the current and future geopolitical landscape and vice versa. It...
Hello, Guest!
Category: National Security
Post
Kongsberg Partners With LOTN for Slovakian F-16 Maintenance
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has partnered with the Slovakian aircraft repair company LOTN, short for Letecke opravovne Trencin, to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft in Trencin, Slovakia. Kongsberg said the collaboration, which will also include logistics support, aims to cover services for both new and legacy F-16. F-16 Transition...
Post
Comtech Delivers Next-Gen VSAT Systems to Asia-Pacific Navy
Comtech Telecommunications said it has delivered the first next-generation very small aperture terminal systems to a key naval ally in the Asia-Pacific region. The equipment developed by Montreal-based Comtech Satellite Networks Technologies is part of the APAC customer’s large-scale naval modernization program. According to Comtech, the systems are being installed on naval ships, submarines and...
Post
US Approves $1B AMRAAM Missiles Sale to Australia
The United States has approved a potential $1.04 billion sale of AIM-120C and AIM 120-D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment to Australia. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said ithe planned acquisition under the Foreign Military Sales program includes up to 200 missiles of each variant, containers, accessories, spare parts, software, classified documentation,...
Post
Nokia Showcases 5G Standalone Capability for Collaborative Defense Missions
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has completed a trial of a seamless 5G standalone slice handover while moving using three different networks in three countries, paving the way for enhanced secure 5G communications for defense applications. The test was done in cooperation with telecommunications provider Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces. “Seamless 5G slice continuity over...
Post
Elbit Books $100M General Dynamics Contract for AFV Turret Systems
Elbit Systems will provide its UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems to General Dynamics’ ASCOD armored fighting vehicles. General Dynamics European Land Systems is supplying the AFVs to an unidentified European NATO customer. The systems will be installed on the vehicles under a contract valued at about $100 million, Elbit said Wednesday. Firepower and Survivability According...
Post
SAMI L3Harris Supports Saudi Arabia’s Autonomous Maritime Vessels Plan
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries-L3Harris joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian maritime firm Zamil Shipyards to boost local engineering capability and advance artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous vessels. The deal aligns with Riyadh’s General Authority for Military Industries program, which supports domestic industries. According to Dave Johnson, vice president at L3Harris International...
Post
Australia, Philippines to Intensify Joint Training Exercises in 2025
The Australian Defence Force and the Armed Forces of the Philippines will perform 20 exercises under this year’s Joint Australian Training Team-Philippines. The 2025 JATT-P program will cover a range of skill sets, doubling the number of JATT-P exercises in 2024. Canberra said its Mobile Training Teams’ engagement in the Philippines will involve AFP personnel...
Post
Lithuania Places Order for Advanced Multipurpose Attack Craft
Lithuania and Latvia’s defense ministries have signed a $24.3 million procurement contract for Marine Alutech Oy Ab-made multipurpose attack vessels. The award also covers boosting local capabilities and securing the defense supply chain. The transaction will see the Lithuanian Navy receive two advanced multi-role jet attack craft fitted with SPIKE NLOS missile launchers and remote...
Post
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Enhance Indo-Pacific Cooperation Amid China’s Military Expansion
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has raised alarm over China’s military buildup and ongoing drills near Taiwan, urging allied nations to work together to secure open sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking Tuesday at the Japanese navy port of Yokosuka, Rutte noted China’s ongoing support of Russia’s war efforts and its armed forces’ rapid expansion....