The United Arab Emirates Space Agency’s National Space Academy has partnered with EDGE Group to launch a specialized training program to equip Emirati professionals with advanced skills in satellite engineering and space mission systems. The Space Mission and Satellite Engineering Program, developed in collaboration with EDGE subsidiaries FADA and BEACON RED, will provide hands-on technical...
British multinational BAE Systems has invested in U.K. startup Oxford Dynamics to advance their partnership on developing battlespace technologies for the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. BAE Systems said Friday that the collaboration will combine its defense and security expertise with Oxford Dynamics’ know-how in artificial intelligence and robotics. Explore current and emerging...
Shield AI’s V‑BAT unmanned aircraft system has been deployed in Europe since early June under a contract with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, also known as Frontex, in partnership with Global Sat Tech. In late July, the V-BAT was deployed to combat a rapidly spreading wildfire in eastern Bulgaria. Operating from 30 kilometers...
Israeli identity security solutions provider CyberArk has obtained a “Protected” classification level after completing an assessment under Australia’s InfoSec Registered Assessors Program. IRAP, led by the Australian Signals Directorate, helps organizations understand their solutions’ security strengths and weaknesses by providing recommendations for improvement. “Completing the IRAP assessment assures that CyberArk’s SaaS offerings meet stringent national standards...
MDA Space, a Canadian space technology company, has secured two contracts to integrate up to six new uncrewed aircraft systems into the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class vessels. The Ontario-based company said the project is expected to improve the ships’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities and enhance their ability to detect and respond to potential threats....
Leidos Australia has secured a contract to manage the information and communication technology services of Geoscience Australia, the government agency responsible for national Earth science data. Leidos said Wednesday that under the agreement, it will oversee everything from cloud platforms and on-premise infrastructure to network systems, cybersecurity, application support and help-desk services. The company’s role...
Iran’s digital proxies and hacktivists played a significant role in swaying opinions during the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict that erupted on June 13, according to a comprehensive analysis by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE threat intelligence team. The report focused on how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked operations used the Telegram messaging platform for recruitment, intimidation tactics in targeting...
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy has awarded QinetiQ a $33.2 million contract to provide an immersive training solution to ensure warfighters’ combat readiness. The Potomac Officers Club is hosting the 2025 Navy Summit on Aug. 26, where leaders of the naval and maritime sector will discuss critical challenges and opportunities in the U.S. Navy. Register...
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has received the first batch of Altius loitering munitions it ordered from Anduril Industries. In June 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved the foreign military sales request for 291 Altius 600M-V Systems for $300 million. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey visited the island to accompany the delivery and attend the opening...
Skydio and Belgian partner COBBS BELUX have entered into a new framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to supply the military alliance’s allies and partners with nano-class uncrewed aerial systems. Skydio said it will provide the procurement and life cycle support of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance-capable drones under 2.5 kilograms, enhancing tactical,...
