Israel-based military technology solutions provider Elbit Systems has secured new contracts with a combined value of $330 million to equip international customers with advanced naval technologies and platforms. The deals cover orders for electronic warfare solutions, anti-submarine warfare systems and combat management technologies. Apart from supplying major defense equipment, Elbit is also set to provide...
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Saab Books FMV Contract Under $166M Swedish Navy Corvette Modernization Program
Saab will install MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defense system in the Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes under a contract award from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The company said the contract is part of a modernization program worth about $166 million that the acquisition agency has initiated for the warships. Register now to participate in...
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NATO Approves Use of QinetiQ Aerial Target in Greek Training Facility
QinetiQ said its Banshee Jet 40+ aerial target has received approval for training international partners at the NATO Missile Firing Installation on the Greek island of Crete. The certification means all variants of the company’s aerial target solutions can be used at the NAMFI training facility, including related simulation technologies and flight paths. Designed for...
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Nokia, Rheinmetall Business Partner to Develop Tactical Networks in Germany
Nokia has signed a memorandum of understanding with blackned GmbH to co-develop advanced deployable tactical networks to provide secure and high-performance connectivity on the battlefield. The collaboration combines its 5G tactical communications technology with blackned’s defense-focused digital platforms to build modular communication systems tailored to Germany’s armed forces and adaptable for use in other countries....
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Oklo Partners With South Korean Firm to Advance Nuclear Plant Commercialization
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power will collaborate with Oklo, a California-based nuclear technology company, on the development and global launch of the latter’s planned Aurora nuclear power plant under a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and South Korean companies. The MOU calls for KHNP to deploy its nuclear energy expertise in plant operation and...
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Rolls-Royce’s MT30 Engine to Power Next-Generation Korean Frigates
Rolls-Royce has announced that its MT30 marine gas turbine, along with its mtu diesel generator sets and controllable pitch propellers, will power the South Korean Navy’s latest frigates under the FFX Batch IV program. The British manufacturer said the first two Ulsan-class vessels will be constructed by Hanwha Ocean. According to Rolls-Royce, the MT30 turbine...
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Rivada Space Networks Adds Asia-Pacific Partners for Outernet Network
Rivada Space Networks has announced new partnerships across the Asia Pacific region, gaining market access for its low Earth orbit satellite communications network called The Outernet. The new partners are iO3 in Singapore, Acutec Systems in Australia, Tricom in India, Rikei Corporation in Japan, Transcontinental Enterprise in Taiwan and One Commerce in the Philippines. The...
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Amentum to Support Norway Nuclear Cleanup Effort
U.S. commercial services provider Amentum is set to work with Norway on its national nuclear cleanup efforts. The Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering contract will see Amentum and its joint venture partner, Multiconsult Norge AS, oversee safety case management and training for the initiative. The deal will see the Amentum-Multiconsult Norge JV develop a new methodology for...
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UK Trials Potential Artificial Intelligence Use Cases in Various Domains
The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force have evaluated several new artificial intelligence-powered multidomain capabilities to improve the nation’s defense strategy. Held in England’s Portland Harbour, the five-day trial saw scientists from Dstl and military personnel from the two service branches develop AI-enabled solutions for automatic...
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New Zealand Launches AI Training Programs for Public Sector
The New Zealand government has launched two new artificial intelligence training programs to enhance productivity across the public sector. The ongoing initiatives are led by the Government Chief Digital Officer and the Public Service Commission’s Leadership Development Centre. A three-part AI Masterclass series is now available to senior leaders, focusing on core AI concepts and...