Canada has announced the first project under its new BOREALIS national defense innovation framework, establishing a secure maritime technology hub in Halifax to drive research in autonomous systems, undersea sensing and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics. Why Is Canada Prioritizing Maritime Innovation? According to the Canadian Department of National Defence, the government will invest $20.8 million to...
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Canadian Space Agency Awards NordSpace $715M Funding to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Space Propulsion
NordSpace has secured a contribution award valued at $715 million from the Canadian Space Agency’s Space Technology Development Program, or STPD, to accelerate the development of advanced additive manufacturing for high-performance liquid rocket propulsion and the commercialization of highly responsive orbital launch vehicles. How Will the Project Advance Canada’s Space Propulsion Technology? The company said...
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AirBoss Defense Group Receives Low Burden Masks Order from Canadian DND
“AirBoss Defense Group, the defense division of AirBoss Manufactured Products, has secured an order from the Canadian Department of National Defense for its Low Burden Masks, or LBM. What Are the Details of the New Canadian DND Order? AirBoss of America said Monday the order, in addition to masks, includes filters and related accessories, with a...
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Kratos to Acquire Orbit Technologies for $356M
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, an American defense technology firm, is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies for $356.3 million. Kratos said it signed a definitive agreement, under which it will purchase all ordinary shares of Orbit with cash on its balance sheet. The deal is expected to close by the end of March 2026,...
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Four Defense Firms Partner to Develop Combat Systems for Australia’s SSN-AUKUS Submarines
Four leading defense contractors signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday to collaborate in the battle toolkit development for Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. Under the MOU, BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales will form an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to design, manufacture and integrate the advanced fighting systems envisioned for...
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Canada Forges Status of Visiting Forces Agreement With Philippines
Canada and the Philippines have signed a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, or SOVFA, setting the framework for closer military collaboration between the two countries. SOVFA will facilitate joint exercises, training and participation in multinational operations in each other’s territories, according to a Canadian government announcement released Sunday. SOVFA builds on the two countries’ Defence...
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US, Indian Navies Work on P-8 Aircraft Interoperability in Joint Training Exercise for Anti-Sub Warfare, Multi-Domain Awareness
The U.S. Navy and Indian Navy conducted a joint maritime patrol and reconnaissance training exercise in the Indian Ocean, near Diego Garcia, from Oct. 22 to 28 to boost their interoperability and coordination. A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from Commander, Task Force 72 joined an Indian Navy P-8I aircraft for bilateral anti-submarine...
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Malaysia Inks Major US Trade Deals, $3B Natural Gas Purchase Included
The White House has announced a series of trade and commercial deals between the United States and Malaysia during President Donald Trump’s attendance at the 13th US-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. One agreement calls for Malaysia’s removal or reduction of tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports, as well as lifting non-tariff barriers on...
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Dominican Republic, NVIDIA Partner to Launch AI Center of Excellence
The Dominican Republic has signed an agreement with NVIDIA to create an artificial intelligence center of excellence aimed at advancing national digital transformation and regional leadership in artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the country’s National AI Strategy and represents the first AI hub in Central America and the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry...
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Parsons Partners With Startup Wise Guys to Accelerate Construction Tech in Saudi Arabia
Parsons will collaborate with business accelerator Startup Wise Guys to advance construction technology innovation and growth of new businesses in Saudi Arabia, under a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. Parsons announced the MOU at the Construction Technology Festival in Riyadh Wednesday. What Parsons Brings to the Partnership According to Parsons, the partnership will...