Thales and its partner Schiebel have completed factory acceptance testing of the Camcopter S-100 unmanned air system for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Peregrine program. In a press release, Thales said the aircraft demonstrated “exceptional capabilities” to all requirements of the test, the final step the companies needed to secure to begin deliveries to MoD....
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BAE’s Defense Portfolio on Show at Polish Tech Expo MSPO
BAE Systems said it will showcase its multidomain defense and security solutions and military partnerships in Poland at the annual International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO set at Targi Kielce from Sept. 5 to 8. Visitors of the trade show will be able to view a wide range of BAE’s exhibits containing radar, aircraft survivability equipment,...
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US-Led Multinational Operation Takes Down Qakbot Malware Infrastructure
The FBI and the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that a multinational operation has dismantled a malware infrastructure called Qakbot that cybercriminals used in ransomware attacks, online financial fraud and other cybercrimes. The FBI Headquarters’ Cyber Division and FBI Los Angeles collaborated with partners in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Latvia and the United...
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General Atomics to Provide MQ-9A Logistics Support to UK
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. a $25.4 million sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide the U.K. Royal Air Force with logistics support for MQ-9A unmanned aerial vehicles and a ground control station. Work includes deploying a field service representative and conducting repairs and technical support tasks...
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Jacobs Joins Team to Help Cut UK Annual Emissions
Dallas, Texas-based consultancy firm Jacobs said it has joined a team of advisers to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage program. According to the U.K.’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the aim of CCUS is to capture an annual 6 million tons of industrial carbon...
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Serco Wins $107M Mideast Base Support Contract From Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force has renewed its contract with Serco to provide logistics and base support for its operations in the Middle East. The expansion contract for MELABS, short for Middle East Logistics and Base Support Services, is a continuation of the agreement that the two organizations originally signed in 2011. Mark Irwin, group chief...
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Teledyne Secures $31M Kongsberg Deal to Provide Counter-UAS for Ukraine
Teledyne FLIR Defense has received a $31 million contract from Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to deliver the Cerberus XL mobile counter-unmanned aerial system for Ukraine’s use. Under the agreement, Teledyne will also provide software, spares and training support for the counter-UAS solution. In a statement, JihFen Lei, executive vice president and general manager of...
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Embraer Set To Expand Radar Portfolio Following M200 Vigilante Tests
Sao Paolo-based Embraer has completed initial testing of the M200 Vigilante radar that it jointly developed with the Brazilian Army, bringing the equipment closer to becoming fully operational. The radar is a medium-range sensor designed for air surveillance and early warning applications. The trial, held at the Julio Belem Airport in Parintins in June and...
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Japan’s F-35A Fighter Jets Arrive in Australia
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has deployed two of its F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal in the Northern Territory, marking the first time it has sent the military aircraft overseas. Japan’s vice minister of defense for international affairs, Kiyoshi Serizawa, and Kazuhiro Suzuki, the ambassador to Australia, were present at...
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Canadian Cyber Center Identifies Russia, Iran as Cybercrime Safe Havens
Canada’s cybersecurity center has pinpointed Russia and Iran as nations “very likely” acting as safe havens for cybercriminals. In its newly released document, titled “Baseline Cyber Threat Assessment: Cybercrime,” the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security cited third-party reports and decisions of agencies in other countries supporting the assessment that Russia and Iran are sponsoring cybercriminals...