Japan has announced plans to send Patriot air defense missiles to the United States following the government’s decision to revise its arms export policy, according to a Reuters report. In a statement, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the imminent weapons shipment will bolter Japan’s security and improve peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region....
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise, University of Stuttgart Partner to Build Two New Supercomputers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise will build two new supercomputers at the University of Stuttgart in Germany to power research in computational engineering and the applied sciences. The technology will be installed at the university’s High-Performance Computing Center, a research institution that provides computing resources for academic and industry users. The high-performance computers, nicknamed Hunter and Herder, will have a...
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Xalles Advances Security Business With UK Defense Tech Firm Artemis Acquisition
Washington, D.C.-based fintech company Xalles Holdings has acquired U.K. firm Artemis Defense Technologies focused on unmanned systems and artificial intelligence solutions. It said Artemis is already operating as its fully integrated subsidiary and the first unit of the newly formed Xalles Security business group. According to Xalles, Artemis is geared to expand its U.S. footprint,...
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GDMS Lands $1.3B Deals to Support Canadian Army’s Modernization Efforts
General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada has received four contracts worth around $1.3 billion to support the Canadian Army’s modernization efforts. Under the four agreements finalized with the Canadian government, GDMS-Canada will provide digital services for the Army’s Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance system. Awarded as part of the Land Command Support System...
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AECOM to Provide Automation Services for UK Public Health Agencies
AECOM has secured a framework agreement with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service to deliver intelligent automation services to public sector organizations across the country. The deal was finalized through NHS Shared Business Services, which serves as a procurement vehicle for all public health sector organizations in the U.K. Under the agreement, the consulting firm...
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BlueHalo Signs Deal to Equip Netherlands With Advanced Stinger Trainer System
BlueHalo has secured a $30 million contract to provide the Netherlands with an advanced Stinger trainer system. The Virginia-based company signed the deal with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense Materiel and IT Command at Lieutenant General Best Barracks in Vredepeel. Under the agreement, the organization will develop and deliver the required AST, an immersive Man-Portable...
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Canada Acquires MQ-9B SkyGuardian ISR Aircraft Fleet From General Atomics
Canada has purchased MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Quebec recently signed a contract with GA-ASI for the acquisition of a fleet of next-generation remotely piloted aircraft systems and associated certified ground control stations. SkyGuardian is capable of conducting persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, including law enforcement, defensive counter air, airborne early...
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US Signs Defense Cooperation Agreement With Finland
The United States and Finland signed a defense cooperation agreement in Washington on Monday, a pact that U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken said would enable the two countries’ militaries “to collaborate more efficiently and more effectively.” According to the official, the DCA opens more opportunities for joint troop training and bolsters NATO’s interoperability. Under the agreement,...
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US Thumbs Up Potential $1.9B Sale of Black Hawk Helicopters to Greece
The U.S. Department of State has endorsed a proposed $1.9 billion foreign military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Athens’ shopping list includes 35 UH-60M Black Hawks and 80 T700-GE 701D engines. Seventy engines will be shipped installed with the helicopters while 10 units will be...
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US Expects Canada’s Defense Bill Update to Increase Military Spending
The United States is confident that Canada’s upcoming defense policy update will increase military spending to boost capabilities and meet its responsibilities as part of NATO. David Cohen, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, shared in a recent interview that sources from Ottawa made assurances that the policy change will address concerns among military officials over...