Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Windward to collaborate on maritime artificial intelligence research and development. Announced during IMDEX Asia 2025, the partnership aims to strengthen the Singapore Armed Forces’ maritime capabilities by leveraging digital technologies and enhancing technical competence through exchange programs and internships. “Partnering with...
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Thales to Supply NATO With Scorpion HMD Retrofit Kits
Thales Defense & Security is set to supply the NATO Support and Procurement Agency with Scorpion helmet-mounted display retrofit kits to aid the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 HMD modernization initiative. The order marks the first of several anticipated procurements for the HMDs. The kits, a replacement for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, will give...
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Rheinmetall to Help Improve Singapore Armed Forces’ Training
Rheinmetall’s electronics subsidiary will collaborate with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency to seek digitization opportunities that will improve training capabilities for the Singapore Armed Forces. The company said the advanced technologies to be explored under the partnership include artificial intelligence, cloud and extended reality. The collaboration will combine the two entities’ capabilities to pursue...
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Ocean Power Technologies Books USV Contract From Military Allies
Ocean Power Technologies has booked a contract to deliver several units of its Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel to several U.S.-allied countries. The deal calls for a contractor-owned, contractor-operated delivery of unmanned surface vehicles, integrated sensors and WAM-V operators, OPT said Monday. The contract’s details contain sensitive security matters and were not disclosed. In his remarks,...
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Anduril to Expand Tactical, Edge Computing Offerings With Klas Acquisition
Anduril Industries is set to expand its artificial intelligence-powered tactical compute and communications offerings under a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, an edge computing and tactical communications solutions provider. The deal will integrate Anduril’s Lattice software, autonomy and sensor capabilities into Klas’ compute and networking infrastructure. This will provide customers with lightweight, mission-tailored systems that...
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US Clears Potential $371M AIM-9X Missile Sale to Norway
Norway will reinforce its F-35 fighter jet firepower with AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles in a $370 million deal with the United States. The U.S. State Department approved the potential Foreign Military Sale deal on Friday. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Norway requested 300 AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and related training...
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India’s Andhra Pradesh Tech Park to Anchor on IBM Quantum Computer
IBM is establishing quantum computing technology partnerships in India, including anchoring the new Quantum Valley Tech Park in Andhra Pradesh state to IBM Quantum System Two. Among its strategic agreements in the tech park is one with Tata Consultancy Services. This collaboration calls for opening Indian industry and academia access to IBM’s cloud-based computers, including...
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AUKUS Space Surveillance Partnership to Focus on Defense
The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a combined operation concept agreement to support the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, or DARC, network of three ground-based sensors. According to the U.S. signatory, Brig. Gen. Chandler Atwood of U.S. Space Operations Command, DARC provides a “critical capability” for all three countries’ defense. “Enhanced...
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New PM Pledges to Reform Canada’s Defense Procurement Ahead of Upcoming US Tariffs
New Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is ready to embrace homegrown defense technologies amid a shift in its relationship with the United States. “The system of open global trade anchored by the United States – a system that Canada has relied on since the Second World War, a system that, while not perfect, has helped...
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Australian Navy Participates in Maritime Exercise With Philippine, US Forces
Australia participated in a maritime cooperative activity with the Philippines and the United States on Tuesday, allowing each nation’s armed forces to share tactics and techniques to improve collaborations when responding to security issues. Held within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, the exercise saw the Royal Australian Navy demonstrate the capability of its HMAS Sydney...