Redwire’s Belgian subsidiary Redwire Space NV has secured a study contract from the European Space Agency to design a spacecraft that could be sent to Mars as part of the space agency’s LightShip program. Redwire said the contract supports one of four parallel industry studies ESA has organized to evaluate viable small satellite platforms for...
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Nammo to Support Revival of Denmark’s Domestic Ammunition Production
The Danish Ministry of Defence has chosen Norwegian-Finnish aerospace and defense group Nammo to help restart Denmark’s local production of small- and large-caliber ammunition. The ministry said the contractor can start manufacturing the shells and cartridges at the old Expal plant in North Jutland as soon as negotiations are finalized. According to Deputy Prime Minister...
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Saab to Maintain, Modernize Germany’s Taurus Missiles Under $161M Deal
Sweden’s Saab has received a $161.1 million contract to maintain and modernize Germany’s Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missiles. The contract has a performance period until 2035. German subcontractor Taurus Systems, a joint venture between Saab and MBDA Germany, made the order after receiving an initial placement from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology...
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ICT Trade Group: India Must Work With Industry for Workable Data Privacy Rules
India needs to work closely with industry to make the implementation of the government’s Digital Personal Data Protection rules more workable and aligned with best practices, according to the Washington-based trade group Information Technology Industry Council. ITI, which advocates for the information and communications technology industry, has some of the world’s leading innovation companies as...
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Applied Research Institute Approved as NATO Supplier for Defense, Security Tech
NATO has certified Applied Research Institute, a national security innovation firm, as an approved partner under the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s Framework Agreement program. This designation allows ARI to provide commercial off-the-shelf products and services to NATO and its member nations. According to the Indiana-based nonprofit, the partnership involves a basic ordering agreement framework...
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Lockheed Martin Business Secures Australian Defence Force Seahawks Maintenance Deal
Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a $195 million contract to provide maintenance services to the Australian Defence Force’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet, future-proofing its use and generating new local jobs. Sikorsky will lead efforts to provide the Seahawks with through-life support services. ADF maintains 23 MH-60R Seahawks, with another 13 expected to be...
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NATO Launches Science Project to Boost Energy Efficiency, Aid Ukraine
NATO’s Science for Peace and Security Programme has launched a multinational research project titled “Operational Energy Efficiency.” The project aims to develop tools for monitoring energy consumption and simulating various scenarios to aid military planners in determining how best to conserve the resource. Canada and Ukraine are the lead nations of the multi-year initiative, with...
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Japan Negotiates With Indo-Pacific Allies to Improve Weapon Exports
Japan is actively engaging with its allies in the Indo-Pacific to strengthen defense industrial ties and ensure peace and stability in the region. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani noted that the discussions reflect Japan’s efforts to bridge the significant gap between its defense policies and weapon exports. Tokyo has made notable strides in foreign relations in...
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Saab to Supply Colombian Navy’s Combat System for Damen Naval
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has tapped Swedish defense manufacturer Saab to supply the combat system for the Colombian Navy’s new Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie frigate. The order includes Saab’s 9LV combat management and fire control systems, Ceros 200 radar and optronic tracking fire control director, EOS 500 electro-optical fire control director and Sea Giraffe 4A...
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Nokia Receives EC Regulatory Approval for $2.3B Infinera Acquisition
Finnish telecommunications solutions provider Nokia has received approval from the European Commission for its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, a U.S. manufacturer of open optical networking equipment. Once the deal is finalized, the combined entity will produce optical transport equipment and other related hardware. Nokia, which announced the acquisition deal in June 2024, believes the...