The U.S. Space Command is deepening allied cooperation in orbit, with Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess confirming that a second joint space awareness mission with France is in the works. The effort follows a rendezvous and proximity operation in geosynchronous orbit earlier this year, marking the first U.S.-France mission of its kind. Schiess, who leads both...
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CAE to Support Training on Canada’s River-Class Warships Program
CAE has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada to develop training solutions for the communications and integrated bridge and navigation systems of the River-class destroyer program, formerly the Canadian surface combatant project. Under the award, CAE will deliver services including analysis, courseware development and advanced training to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s readiness. The...
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KBR, Unipart to Provide Data-Driven Supply Chain Solutions for Armed Forces
KBR has entered into a strategic partnership with U.K.-based Unipart to deliver data-driven, resilient supply chain solutions for the defense industry. The alliance will combine Unipart’s expertise in logistics, supply chain management and digital transformation with KBR’s experience in defense program management and operational support. “We are delighted to join forces with Unipart in this...
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Planet Labs to Manufacture Satellites in Berlin as Geospatial Data Demand in Europe Rises
Planet Labs, a company based in San Francisco, California, is set to establish a facility in Berlin to manufacture high-resolution Pelican satellites. The initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for geospatial data in Europe. The total capital investment for the project is expected to exceed eight figures and generate up to 70 new jobs,...
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Belgium Debuts MQ-9B SkyGuardian in First Flight for Next-Gen ISR
Belgium conducted the first flight of its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft on Tuesday at Florennes Air Base, marking a key milestone in the country’s defense modernization program. The aircraft, the first of four on order, arrived in August. “This event ushers in a new era of information dominance for Belgium,” said Linden Blue, CEO...
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SAP-OpenAI Partnership to Offer Sovereign AI to German Public Sector
German software firm SAP has partnered with OpenAI to provide a sovereign artificial intelligence service tailored for Germany’s public sector, expected to be available in 2026. SAP’s Delos Cloud subsidiary, which operates on Microsoft Azure technology, will collaborate with OpenAI to ensure compliance with sovereignty and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released by the...
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Meta to Extend Large Language Models to Japan, More US Allies
Meta plans to extend access to its Llama large language models to more U.S. allies as part of its commitment to providing nations with the tools necessary to protect their national security. France, Japan, and several NATO and European Union institutions will gain access. “In a world where geopolitical power and national security are deeply...
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Poland Conducts First Live-Fire Exercise of IBCS-Enabled WISŁA Air Defense System
Poland has completed its first live-fire operational exercise of the Integrated Battle Command System, developed by Northrop Grumman, marking a milestone in the country’s WISŁA medium-range air and missile defense program. During the event, IBCS engaged and intercepted surrogate air-breathing targets, demonstrating its ability to integrate multiple sensors and shooters into a unified command and...
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Deloitte, SaskTel Partner to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Canada
Deloitte Canada and SaskTel have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across the country. Announced on Tuesday, the partnership focuses on enhancing Canada’s sovereign AI infrastructure and fostering the creation of new intellectual property. A key component of their initiative is establishing an “AI factory” in Saskatchewan, which...
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SNC Secures Super Tucano Aircraft Under Agreement With Embraer
Aerospace and national security firm Sierra Nevada Corp. is purchasing one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer under a sales agreement with a foreign partner awaiting approval for a pending U.S. foreign military sale. SNC said the agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference,...