Turkey will supply Indonesia with 48 KAAN fighter jets. The award, formalized at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition on Wednesday with Indonesian and Turkish officials in attendance, is expected to expand Jakarta’s aerial defense capabilities. Turkish Aerospace Industries’ KAAN is Turkey’s first fifth-generation aircraft, set to feature artificial intelligence-assisted avionics and network-enabled warfare capabilities. Turkish...
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US-Israel Consortium Seeks to Boost Satcom Coverage for Korea Coast Guard
Sentient Digital Inc. and Viasat are collaborating with SGD Engineering of Israel to support the South Korean coast guard’s pilot satellite communication program, providing accurate, real-time multi-domain awareness for its CN-235 tactical aircraft. Participate in the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy Summit on Aug. 26, where more can be learned about naval and maritime technology advancements, trends...
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Nokia, Leonardo Partner to Develop Private Wireless Networks for Critical Operations
Nokia has partnered with Leonardo to develop a global private wireless solution for public safety and critical infrastructure applications. The collaboration will integrate Leonardo’s MC_linX platform into Nokia’s enterprise solutions to enable faster emergency response and safer operations across sectors such as energy and transportation. According to Nokia, the 3GPP-compliant MC_linX platform supports push-to-talk, video...
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Thales, Proximus to Modernize NATO Communications Agency’s Business Network
French defense company Thales said its partnership with Proximus of Belgium has secured a contract to modernize the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s business network. Under the deal, the two companies will operate and manage a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance the security and efficiency of IT services across NCIA’s five campuses. According to Belgian media,...
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NATO’s New S&T Strategy Seeks Defense Boost Amid Global Instability
NATO’s defense leaders have endorsed a new Science and Technology Strategy document highlighting the importance of funding S&T endeavors amid growing global instability. Join the conversation as the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16 explores how international partnerships, coalition warfare and cutting-edge technologies are transforming the defense arena. Registration starts today....
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Saab Tests Helsing’s AI Agent in Gripen E Fighter Jet
Saab and German startup Helsing have completed the first three test flights of its Gripen E fighter jet with Helsing’s artificial intelligence agent Centaur. The trials are part of Saab’s Project Beyond and mark a significant step toward integrating AI in air combat. The three flights, conducted between May 28 and June 3, examined the...
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Infleqtion Secures UK Grant to Boost UK Quantum Computing
Infleqtion has received a $2.7 million grant from the U.K. government to enhance the performance of its neutral atom quantum computing platform, Sqale. The 12-month project, called SQALE2, also aims to increase the speed of quantum gate operations at the National Quantum Computing Centre in Oxfordshire by up to a hundredfold. The company said the...
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UK Unveils $116B Science and Tech Funding Package to Boost Economy
The United Kingdom has announced a $117 billion science and technology funding package to accelerate economic growth. Chancellor of Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to discuss the details of the funding in the upcoming Spending Review. According to a government press release, the commitment includes over $30.5 billion annually in research and innovation funding by...
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NATO Looks to Beef Up Maritime Security Task Force With More Pilots, AI Integration
Jean Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, assistant secretary general for innovation, hybrid and cyber at NATO, said the military alliance plans to expand the framework of its Task Force X and create more pilots on autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence integration. The NATO official announced the strategy in his remarks at last week’s NATO Open Innovation Conference &...
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Edge Autonomy to Boost UAV Production in Latvia
Edge Autonomy said it will nearly double its manufacturing capacity for uncrewed aircraft systems in Latvia with the expansion of its facility in the capital, Riga. In addition to UAS, the facility is also equipped to manufacture advanced optics for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Learn more about advancing aerial military technologies and capabilities from the...