NATO military and civilian sector leaders gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to explore ways to improve their response to critical undersea infrastructure threats. The gathering, which also involved industry representatives, reviewed strategies aimed at boosting situational awareness and improving information sharing and preparedness. Participants also examined best practices for deterring and defending against an undersea attack....
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Rheinmetall to Deliver Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Czech Republic
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply the Czech Republic with an additional 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks in a $169 million deal that also includes an extensive ammunition and logistics package. The contract, signed by Rheinmetall Landsysteme CEO Bjorn Bernhard and Lubor Koudelka, director general of the Czech Ministry of Defence’s armaments...
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Airbus Delivers A400M Atlas Military Transport to Kazakhstan
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first A400M aircraft to Kazakhstan, making it the ninth country to field the tactical airlift. The aircraft, the first of two ordered, was ferried from Airbus’ final assembly line in Seville, Spain, and handed over to the Kazkhastani government in Almaty. Airbus will also provide comprehensive maintenance and...
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US Approves $266M F-16 Sustainment Services Sale to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale of F-16 sustainment services and related equipment worth $266.4 million to Ukraine. Kyiv’s request includes the Joint Mission Planning System, AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders, spare parts, weapon software, and other maintenance, training, engineering and logistical services. The project’s primary contractors are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics,...
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Boeing Books $451M FMS Command and Control Solutions Contract for Japan’s F-15 Program
Boeing has secured a $450.5 million Foreign Military Sales contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide command and control capabilities to the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program. The sole source acquisition contract calls for Boeing’s delivery of radars, self-protection solutions and mission computers, the U.S. Department of Defense said Tuesday. The company will work...
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Saab to Supply Giraffe 4A Radar Systems to US Air Forces Europe
Saab has received a $48 million contract from BAE Systems to supply multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems to U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The radars will be delivered from both Saab’s U.S. and Swedish facilities starting in 2027. The Swedish manufacturer said the Giraffe 4A will provide long-range surveillance and air base air defense capabilities...
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Space42, ICEYE Partner to Produce Satellite Imagery Spacecraft in UAE
United Arab Emirates-based space technology company Space42 has formed a joint venture with Finnish microsatellite manufacturer ICEYE to produce synthetic aperture radar satellites in its assembly, integration and testing and low Earth orbit mission operations facilities in Abu Dhabi. According to ICEYE, the joint venture will support the Middle Eastern nation’s Earth Observation Program, which...
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UK to Join US-Bahrain Security Framework
The United Kingdom will join the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement, a security framework between the United States and Bahrain. According to a Breaking Defense report, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani confirmed the news during the Manama Dialogue on Friday. The U.S. Department of State described the framework, signed in September...
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Sweden Unveils First Cyber, Digital Strategy for Foreign Policy
The Swedish government launched its first-ever strategy on cyber and digital issues in foreign and security policy on Monday. The strategy, “Sweden in a Digital World—A Strategy for Sweden’s Foreign and Security Policy on Cyber and Digital Issues,” covers all aspects of foreign policy, including security, trade, human rights and development cooperation. Key priorities include working...
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USAF Report Sees Opportunities in China’s Dependence on LEO Satellites
A study from a U.S. Department of the Air Force think tank has identified potential opportunities and challenges in China’s heavy reliance on low Earth orbit spacecraft for its space situational awareness, SpaceNews reported Monday. According to the China Aerospace Studies Institute study, U.S. authorities should advance American companies’ capabilities to provide space imagery in...