Saab and Ukrainian defense company Radionix have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on sensors and defense electronics, aiming to boost Kyiv’s defense capabilities. The partnership will concentrate on the development and maintenance of sensors and defense electronics across all domains, leveraging Radionix’s expertise in radar and optical targeting equipment and Saab’s defense industry...
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Isar Aerospace to Launch Norway’s Maritime Surveillance Satellites
European launch service provider Isar Aerospace has secured a contract with the Norwegian Space Agency to launch satellites into orbit for the Arctic Ocean Surveillance program. Isar will use its Spectrum launch vehicle for the mission, which aims to position two spacecraft — AOS-Demo and AOS-Precursor — in sun-synchronous orbit. The AOS-Demo, developed by EIDEL,...
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Canada Rolls Out Phase 1 of Defense Supply Chain Cybersecurity Program
Canadian Public Services and Procurement Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Jean-Yves Duclos has announced the start of the initial phase of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification, a move to secure the nation’s defense supply chain. “Cybersecurity is national security and threats are ever more intricate and in a state of constant change. In defense...
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Clavister, BAE Systems Partner to Integrate AI-Powered Firewall on CV90
European cybersecurity firm Clavister is set to integrate CyberArmour products into BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicle platform for delivery to a Nordic nation. The effort is part of a contract with a ceiling of $9.5 million and a three-year performance period. Under the deal, Clavister will install the CyberArmour RSG-400 and RSW-400 models,...
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Quantum Systems Expands Drone Portfolio With AirRobot Acquisition
German advanced multi-sensor unmanned aerial systems maker Quantum Systems has acquired aerospace component manufacturer AirRobot, expanding the products and services it offers to the Bundeswehr and other armed forces in Europe. Integrating AirRobot into its operations allows the German drone company to gain a helicopter drone offering, among other unmanned systems. “This acquisition strengthens our...
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QinetiQ, Australian Defense Technology Unit Demonstrate Counter-Drone Laser
Global defense and security company QinetiQ and Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group have demonstrated the capability of a scalable high-power laser optical chain prototype from QinetiQ Laboratories in Adelaide, South Australia. The test paves the way for developing sovereign Directed Energy Defensive Systems to counter drone threats. Designed by DSTG and manufactured by QinetiQ,...
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Ultra Maritime Research Partnership Eyes Machine Learning for Anti-Submarine Warfare
Ultra Maritime said its research with the University of Liverpool has shown the potential of machine learning in enhancing the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of vessels equipped with passive sonar systems. According to the company, ML techniques improved signal extraction even in noisy environments, enabling operators to enhance tracking performance compared to traditional detection processing techniques....
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Leidos Migrates Onsite UK MoD Supply Chain System to Cloud Platform
Leidos has migrated the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s onsite supply chain infrastructure to its cloud-based Support Chain Integration Platform, or SCIP. Simon Hutchings, Leidos UK & Europe vice president for logistics and mission support, described the cloud transition as “a significant step forward” for agile and secure MoD cloud operations. “We look forward to leveraging...
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V2X Receives $100M Deal to Support US Navy Missile Defense Site in Poland
Virginia-based defense company V2X has received a $100 million contract to deliver support services for NATO’s missile defense site in Redzikowo, Poland. The award comes with a one-year base period, seven one-year options and an additional six-month extension. The U.S. Navy’s Aegis Ashore complex in Poland supports NATO’s missile defense system, extending detecting, tracking and...
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Lithuania Assures Continued Partnership With US Defense Vendors
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene recently visited the United States to engage with executives from defense companies, aiming to reinforce their ongoing defense partnership. During a roundtable discussion with reporters at the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sakaliene emphasized that her conversations with Northrop Grumman, RTX and Lockheed Martin align with her government’s...