Australia’s Department of Defence has partnered with the University of South Australia and the United Kingdom’s Alan Turing Institute to advance research and development in artificial intelligence and data science. The three organizations formalized the collaboration through a memorandum of understanding on Monday. The partnership will focus on key areas such as autonomous systems, cyber...
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CAE Appoints New Chair, Board of Directors
Montreal-based aircraft simulation solutions provider CAE has named four new members to its board of directors: Calin Rovinescu, Peter Lee, Katherine A. Lehman and Louis Tetu. Rovinescu was nominated chair of the board, bringing years of experience as a corporate director, venture capital investor and senior adviser to several businesses. He succeeds Alan N. MacGibbon,...
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Boeing to Upgrade Japan’s Helicopter Fleet With New Block II Chinooks
The Japan Self-Defense Forces have ordered 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks Extended Range helicopters to modernize its fleet. Boeing said the new Chinooks will replace older CH-47JA models and maintain Japan’s advanced heavy-lift capabilities. According to a Janes report, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries $11.1 million in contracts to...
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NATO Unveils Project to Enhance Alliance’s Airspace Defense Capabilities
NATO has announced two new multinational projects to enhance the military alliance’s airspace defense and deterrence capabilities. Air Threat and Passive Surveillance At NATO Headquarters in Brussels, representatives from 15 countries – Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom – committed to developing...
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Redwire to Help Design Spacecraft for ESA’s Next Space Exploration Mission
Redwire Space NV has secured a contract with the European Space Agency to assist in developing a spacecraft for the ARRAKIHS mission, which aims to study dark matter in the universe. The company plans to design a solution using its Hammerhead small satellite platform and established avionics capabilities. If selected for implementation, Redwire will integrate...
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Northrop Grumman Lands $1.4B in Contracts to Boost US, Poland Air Defense
Northrop Grumman has secured two contracts worth $1.4 billion to enhance air and missile defense for the U.S. Army and Poland. The first deal is a $481 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Army’s Aviation Missile Technology Consortium to improve software for the Integrated Battle Command System. Of the total, $347.6 million supports Poland’s defense...
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Report: Investors Lining Up Billions in Funding for French AI Projects
France has received $112.6 billion worth of investments for its artificial intelligence sector, CNBC reported ahead of the two-day Paris AI Action Summit. According to the report, the investments are expected to come from United Arab Emirates, U.S. and Canadian investment funds, and commitments from French firms, such as telecommunication company Orange and global technology...
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Denmark Selects AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 for Tactical Drone Program
Denmark’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has awarded AeroVironment subsidiary Arcturus UAV a contract worth up to $181 million for its JUMP 20 medium uncrewed aircraft systems. AV said the award is part of the country’s 10-year program to enhance the Danish Army’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing...
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Canada Seeks to Train Indo-Pacific Allies Under New Defense Pact With Manila
Canada is in the final stages of negotiating a defense cooperation agreement with the Philippines to expand opportunities to hold military exercises and other defense-related collaborations. Speaking before Philippine national officials, foreign ambassadors and defense attachés on Friday, Canadian Ambassador David Hartman said the potential visiting forces agreement allows Ottawa to play a bigger role...
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US Approves Major Arms Sales Worth Over $7B to Israel
The U.S. Department of State has approved two potential foreign military sales to Israel, amounting to over $7.4 billion. The first sale, valued at $6.75 billion, includes munitions, guidance kits, fuzes and related equipment. The second sale involves AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and equipment worth $660 million. The larger sale includes 2,166 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs, 2,800...