Australia’s Space Command is developing new space control capabilities to strengthen national defense and regional security, according to Army Brig. Gen. Christopher Gardiner, space and cyber attaché at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C. Gardiner made the remarks during an online interview with the U.S. Air & Space Forces Association, noting that the effort aligns...
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Canada Awards NorthStar Contract to Advance Biodiversity Monitoring
The Canadian Space Agency has awarded NorthStar Earth & Space a contract under its SmartEarth program to develop advanced satellite imaging tools that support Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy and strengthen the country’s ability to monitor biodiversity and forest health. Funded through the agency’s Satellite Mobilization for Biodiversity Action initiative, the project will integrate space-based hyperspectral...
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BAE, PragoData Partner to Advance Czech Military Readiness
BAE Systems has partnered with Czech IT company PragoData to strengthen integrated product support capabilities in the Czech Republic’s defense sector. BAE said the collaboration, combining its global expertise in integrated product support with PragoData’s local consulting experience, will aim to modernize Czechia’s defense support infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across its armed forces. Under...
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Leidos to Modernize Kazakhstan’s Air Traffic Control System With SkyLine-X Platform
Leidos has signed a contract with Kazakhstan’s air navigation service provider to modernize the Central Asian country’s air traffic control infrastructure using its SkyLine-X Air Traffic Management system. The company said the project covers four air traffic control centers and 21 towers across Kazakhstan. Under the 19-year agreement, Leidos will replace existing hardware and install...
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Fortem Technologies to Supply CUAS to Allies in Europe, Middle East
Fortem Technologies has received orders from U.S. allies in Europe and the Middle East for 12 counter-unmanned aircraft systems designed to protect critical defense installations. Placed during the third quarter of 2025, the orders roughly doubled Fortem’s deliveries from the same period in 2024, reflecting rising global demand for counter-drone technologies amid increased rogue drone...
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General Dynamics, Ricardo Partner on British Army Light Mobility Vehicle
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have partnered to develop a new tactical vehicle for the British Army under the service’s Light Mobility Vehicle program, part of the broader Land Mobility initiative. The collaboration combines defense engineering and automotive innovation to produce a robust, off-the-shelf platform based on the 2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty. The...
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General Dynamics Wins Potential $230M AUKUS Contract for Submarine Weapon Launch Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured an $18.2 million contract to support the AUKUS trilateral security partnership by developing, maintaining and delivering the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator. The five-year agreement includes options that could bring the total contract value to $230 million. Under the contract, Progeny Systems, a GDMS business, will lead...
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NATO Center Picks Oracle, Druid to Build Secure Private 5G Networks
Oracle and its partner Druid Software have been selected to design, deploy and secure private 5G networks for NATO research, training exercises and cyber defense initiatives. According to Oracle, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence verified the company’s 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy as a trusted tool for securing roaming communications across allied...
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Thales Alenia Space Launches Advanced Factory in Rome for Next-Gen Satellites
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its new Space Smart Factory in Rome. The $116 million advanced production facility is co-funded by Italy’s national recovery plan and investments from the two companies. Located at the Tecnopolo Tiburtino innovation hub, the site brings together over 150 technology firms, including small...
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Canada, US Back Five Joint Research Teams to Advance Materials Innovation
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the U.S. National Science Foundation have awarded funding to five joint Canada-U.S. research teams through the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future initiative. The program supports interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate materials and molecular design, shorten discovery-to-application timelines, and train the next generation of...