Airbus and Avincis have agreed to collaborate on developing advanced air mobility and explore potential applications of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in Europe. Avincis, a European aviation services provider, has already established an operational network that supports emergency medical services, search and rescue, and firefighting, among other missions. The company operates a fleet...
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Bombardier Aircraft Outfitted With SIGINT System for German Armed Forces
The first of three Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft equipped with the modified Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System will soon undergo ground testing and flight demonstration. Under a partnership with Hensoldt, Bombardier Defense and Lufthansa Technik Defense are tasked with providing the foundational modification work package and integrating the PEGASUS signal intelligence system into the aircraft,...
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Israel Finalizes $3B Deal to Purchase 25 F-35s From US
Israel has ordered 25 F-35s from the United States to expand its fleet of 75 fifth-generation stealth fighters. The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S. government to facilitate the acquisition, which will be the third batch of F-35 squadrons for the Israeli Air Force. Under the $3...
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Airbus, Helsing to Develop AI Tech for Pairing Manned, Unmanned Aircraft; Mike Schoellhorn Quoted
Airbus Defence and Space will partner with Helsing to develop artificial intelligence technologies for the Wingman platform, an unmanned fighter-type aircraft being developed for Germany. The two companies, which announced the agreement at the Berlin Air Show on Wednesday, will use advanced AI capabilities to pair manned and unmanned military aircraft. Under the deal, Airbus...
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Boeing Unveils Three Polish Engineering Sites to Support European Programs
Boeing has opened new engineering sites in Poland to support its commercial and defense programs in Europe. The company’s center of engineering activities in the European country is in Rzeszow, which will provide mechanical and electrical engineering services and customer support. The Gdansk site, on the other hand, will develop advanced technologies for Boeing aircraft....
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Intel Partners With Equity Firm Apollo in Irish Chip Plant; David Zinsner Quoted
Intel and New York-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management have entered a co-investment program to fund the chipmaker’s silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Ireland. According to the companies’ statement, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates will invest $11 billion to acquire 49 percent of the Irish plant’s equity, with Intel holding the 51 percent controlling interest...
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Northrop to Install Bushmaster Chain Guns on Australian Army’s Hanwha Redback IFVs
Northrop Grumman has received a contract to install its Mk44 Bushmaster chain guns on the Australian Army’s Hanwha Redback infantry fighting vehicles. Under the deal, the U.S.-based company will produce 129 units of MK44. Northrop said it will work closely with Hanwha Defense Australia to integrate the chain guns into the IFVs. According to Jennifer...
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HII Appoints Executives to Facilitate Efforts Supporting AUKUS Goals
HII Mission Technologies has appointed Tim Brown as vice president of operations for HII Nuclear Australia. In the said role, Brown will lead HII’s efforts supporting Pillar 1 of the trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative focuses on helping Australia...
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MDA Space to Support Canada in International Astronomy Project; Mike Greenley Quoted
The National Research Council of Canada has selected Ontario-based technology solutions provider MDA Space to supply the radio telescope data processor for the international space exploration and astronomy project called Square Kilometre Array Observatory, in which Canada is a new member. SKAO will emerge as the world’s largest radio astronomy observatory once completed and with capabilities comparable...
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Kongsberg Signs $141M USAF Deal to Deliver F-35 Joint Strike Missiles
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a $141 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to supply Joint Strike Missiles for the service’s F-35A fighters. Under the agreement, the Norwegian company will produce the air-to-air missiles and supply USAF with all up rounds, containers and test equipment. In a statement, Kongsberg confirmed the deal, noting...