Microsoft Threat Intelligence has confirmed that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Secret Blizzard is conducting a cyber espionage campaign targeting foreign embassies operating in Moscow. Using an adversary-in-the-middle, or AiTM, position at the internet service provider level, the group has been deploying a custom malware known as ApolloShadow to gain persistent access to...
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Top USSF Official Tours Europe to Drive Space Collaboration
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna has completed a European tour to assess U.S. Space Force operations and strengthen partnerships across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. The trip from July 15 to 27 follows through on the International Partnership Strategy that USSF launched in early July. Bentivegna noted that...
Rilian to Support UAE Effort to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Rilian Technologies has partnered with CPX Holding to support the United Arab Emirates’ initiative to upgrade its capability to protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks. CPX is a UAE-based end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services provider dedicated to serving the needs of governments and critical infrastructure customers. Under a recently awarded contract from the...
Icebreaker Shipbuilders Collaborate for US Coast Guard Cutter
Bollinger Shipyards is leading an effort to improve the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet in partnership with Rauma Shipyards and Aker Arctic of Finland and Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards. The four companies will explore the lowest-risk, fastest delivery solution to produce Arctic security cutters for the service. Join us at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit...
ESA Gains Access to Spire Global Historical Weather Data
Spire Global has secured a contract with the European Space Agency to provide historical weather data derived from its satellites. The agreement, part of ESA’s Third Party Mission program, grants access to Spire’s data gleaned from GNSS-Reflectometry, Polarimetric Radio Occultation and other techniques, offering valuable insight into sea ice, soil moisture and precipitation. Matthieu Talpe,...
NATO Highlights Role of Centers of Excellence in Promoting Innovation, Interoperability
NATO’s Allied Command Transformation has highlighted the strategic impact of its 30 accredited centers of excellence in accelerating innovation and interoperability across the alliance. On Tuesday, it listed some of its COEs, detailing how they are turning emerging concepts into practical tools. The Air Operations COE, for instance, has developed ALEXO, a real-time planning tool...
Cadence Design Agrees to $140M Settlement Over Export Violation
Cadence Design Systems has agreed to pay $140 million in fines for illegally sharing Electronic Design Automation hardware and software, as well as semiconductor design technology, with a Chinese military university. The Department of Commerce said the fine comprises $95 million from the Bureau of Industry and Security and an additional $45 million in forfeitures...
Titomic Appoints Les Gregory to Lead New UK Subsidiary
Australia’s Titomic has appointed Les Gregory as the vice president for business development in the United Kingdom with the launch of its U.K. subsidiary. Gregory brings over four decades of experience in defense, technology and manufacturing to the metal additive manufacturing company. Prior to his appointment, he held leadership roles at several organizations, including BAE...
Germany Taps Elbit Systems for $260M Directed IR Countermeasures Solution
Israeli defense technology company Elbit Systems has secured a $260 million contract from Airbus Defence and Space to deliver the J-MUSIC directed infrared countermeasure self-protection systems. The deal will be carried out over six years as part of a procurement decision by the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operations of the Bundeswehr. The...
France Deploys Airbus-Made Satellites for 3D Earth Mapping
CNES, France’s national space agency, has deployed four Airbus-made Constellation Optique 3D satellites into orbit, marking the start of its mission to produce a highly detailed 3D map of Earth’s surface. Launched from a European spaceport in French Guiana using an Arianespace Vega-C rocket, the dual-use spacecraft are now positioned in sun-synchronous orbit at an...










