Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract with the Swedish government for four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft as part of a broader European initiative for joint procurement and interoperability. The finalized agreement follows an initial announcement in April. Under the deal, Sweden also secured options to purchase seven additional aircraft, paving the way for...
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British Laser Detectors Under Development to Protect UK Satellites
The U.K. Space Command is developing sensors to detect lasers that adversaries may use to disrupt satellite operations and intercept communications supporting the nation’s economy and security. About $672,000 has been allocated for the project, the first investment under the U.K. Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Government program, London announced Friday. The initiative aligns with...
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Hensoldt Sets New Software-Defined Defense Platform in MDOcore
German defense electronics firm Hensoldt is developing MDOcore, a software suite for multi-domain operations, Sven Heursch, head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation at Hensoldt, said in an interview. Military and industry leaders will examine how emerging technologies are transforming joint and allied operations at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit...
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United Kingdom Reaper Drone Completes Last Operational Flight
The U.K. Royal Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted air system has completed its final operational flight after nearly two decades of service. Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth, the RAF chief of the Air Staff, referred to the drone as the backbone of the service’s operations in the Middle East. “Its capabilities have been critical...
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NIST Review: Chinese AI Models Lag US in Security and Performance
A U.S. government review has found that artificial intelligence models from Chinese developer DeepSeek lag behind American counterparts in performance, cost, security and adoption, posing risks for application developers, consumers and national security. The assessment, conducted by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, compared three DeepSeek...
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Officina Stellare, Skyloom Launch Joint Effort to Strengthen Europe’s Space Connectivity
Officina Stellare and Skyloom Global have launched Skyloom Europe, a project to expand optical communications for Europe’s civil and military sectors. The initiative follows newly signed technology, license and teaming agreements between the two companies. The project will establish a wholly owned Officina Stellare subsidiary in Italy and a high-capacity production facility in Veneto dedicated...
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Fujitsu, NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build Full-Stack AI Infrastructure
Japanese IT company Fujitsu has expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA to develop a full-stack artificial intelligence infrastructure that integrates AI agents to drive industrial transformation. Under the newly announced partnership, the two companies will co-develop an AI computing infrastructure that connects Fujitsu’s Monaka CPU series with NVIDIA’s GPUs via NVLink Fusion technology. The initiative aims...
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SNC to Integrate Sensors, Systems on Finland’s Border Surveillance Aircraft
U.S. aerospace and defense firm Sierra Nevada Corp. has received the first Challenger 650 aircraft for Finland’s MVX program at its Maryland integration facility. The jet will be installed with RAPCON-X sensors and systems to strengthen the Finnish Border Guard’s border and maritime surveillance operations. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2027, will enhance...
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OpenAI Partners With Japan to Develop AI Solutions for Public Sector
OpenAI has entered into a strategic collaboration with Japan’s Digital Agency to explore how generative artificial intelligence can improve public services. As part of the effort, the agency will roll out Gennai, a new tool powered by OpenAI technology, to government employees to test innovative service delivery applications. The move builds on earlier cooperation between...
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Polish Foreign Minister Calls for NATO Counter-Drone Strategy
Poland requires a stronger counter-unmanned aerial vehicle solution to neutralize low-cost, non-lethal drones, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. His remarks follow reports that Russia had sent unmanned aerial vehicles into Polish airspace, which later flew over Denmark, Estonia and Romania. During a press conference on Wednesday, Sikorski emphasized that fighter jets and Patriot...