Shield AI’s V‑BAT unmanned aircraft system has been deployed in Europe since early June under a contract with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, also known as Frontex, in partnership with Global Sat Tech. In late July, the V-BAT was deployed to combat a rapidly spreading wildfire in eastern Bulgaria. Operating from 30 kilometers...
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Spain Shelves F-35 Plans, Bets on European Fighters
Spain has decided against purchasing the American-made F-35 fighter jet, choosing instead to focus on the Eurofighter Typhoon and the next-generation Future Combat Air System, according to a Wednesday report from Breaking Defense. “[T]he Spanish option involves the current Eurofighter and the FCAS in the future,” a Spanish Ministry of Defense spokesperson told the publication....
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MDA Space to Supply Drones to Royal Canadian Navy Vessels
MDA Space, a Canadian space technology company, has secured two contracts to integrate up to six new uncrewed aircraft systems into the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class vessels. The Ontario-based company said the project is expected to improve the ships’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and enhance their ability to detect and respond to potential threats....
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Anduril Delivers First Batch of Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has received the first batch of Altius loitering munitions it ordered from Anduril Industries. In June 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved the foreign military sales request for 291 Altius 600M-V Systems for $300 million. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey visited the island to accompany the delivery and attend the opening...
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NATO Taps Skydio for Nano Drone Agreement
Skydio and Belgian partner COBBS BELUX have entered into a new framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to supply the military alliance’s allies and partners with nano-class uncrewed aerial systems. Skydio said it will provide the procurement and life cycle support of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance-capable drones under 2.5 kilograms, enhancing tactical,...
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iRocket Enters $640M Services Deal for Saudi Arabia’s Secure Space Network
New York-based Innovative Rocket Technologies has entered into a $640 million partnership agreement with Saudi firm SpaceBelt KSA to provide launch vehicle integration, mission planning and propulsion system services. According to a joint press release, the partnership will support up to 30 satellite launches over a five-year period. The satellites being launched are designed to...
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Orbis Appoints VP of Strategic Initiatives to Lead Australian Expansion
Gemma Whiting has joined U.S. engineering solutions provider Orbis, an AUKUS capability partner, as vice president of strategic initiatives to lead the company’s Australian operations. In a LinkedIn post published Monday, Whiting said she is honored to join Orbis and participate in “a historic trilateral partnership that will shape the future of defense for Australia...
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Casper Malig Joins DXC Technology as VP for Large Deals in Europe
Casper Malig has been appointed vice president for large deals in Europe at DXC Technology. The executive announced the move in a LinkedIn post on Friday. Malig brings years of experience in global business leadership to his new role. He will lead efforts to execute large transactions and bring innovation and value back to the...
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Canada Pours More Funding Into Hybrid eVTOL Development
New Horizon Aircraft has secured an Applied Research and Development grant of $327,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The new award brings the company’s NSERC-backed research funding to more than $2.5 million, supporting a multi-year collaboration with Fleming College and Ontario Tech University to advance Horizon’s hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and...
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Spain’s National Cryptologic Centre Rates SentinelOne Security Platform
American cybersecurity company SentinelOne’s Singularity Platform has received certification from the Spanish National Cryptologic Centre and is now included in the STIC Products and Services Catalog. The platform earned a “high” rating for its antivirus/endpoint protection and endpoint detection and response capabilities. SentinelOne said that with the certification, Spanish government agencies can access a solution...