American quantum computing hardware and software company IonQ has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean manufacturer Intellian Technologies to explore how quantum networking can enhance the security of satellite communications. IonQ said the agreement aligns with its ongoing efforts to support Seoul’s quantum economy through partnerships across government, academia and industry. According to...
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced the delivery of advanced Ukrainian-made long-range precision weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The ministry said the weapons, funded through an $11 million bilateral agreement signed in December, are already operational on the frontlines. Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė reaffirmed her country’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty....
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $180 million foreign military sale of Eitan powerpack engines to Israel. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the new possible deal expands on a previously approved $85.5 million agreement that fell below the congressional reporting threshold. On top of additional Eitan 8V199TE21-D powerpack engines and...
The Australian Department of Defence said its latest quantum research project aims to enhance secure timing technologies for military operations. The project — a collaboration between the Defence Science and Technology Group, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, the Australian National University, and the University of Western Australia — focuses on developing a new...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his country wants to help Turkey develop its fifth-generation fighter jet, the KAAN. Subianto expressed the intention in a joint statement with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a bilateral meeting in Ankara on Thursday. According to Indonesian state media, Subianto also mentioned Indonesia’s plans to collaborate with the Turkish...
The U.K. Royal Navy will begin deploying drones for ship-to-ship logistics in an active Carrier Strike Group mission for the first time. The uncrewed air cargo drones — nine Malloy T-150s — will be part of the air group of the HMS Prince of Wales, which will set sail to the Indo-Pacific on April 22....
Comtech Telecommunications said it has delivered the first next-generation very small aperture terminal systems to a key naval ally in the Asia-Pacific region. The equipment developed by Montreal-based Comtech Satellite Networks Technologies is part of the APAC customer’s large-scale naval modernization program. According to Comtech, the systems are being installed on naval ships, submarines and...
The United States has approved a potential $1.04 billion sale of AIM-120C and AIM 120-D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment to Australia. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said ithe planned acquisition under the Foreign Military Sales program includes up to 200 missiles of each variant, containers, accessories, spare parts, software, classified documentation,...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has raised alarm over China’s military buildup and ongoing drills near Taiwan, urging allied nations to work together to secure open sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking Tuesday at the Japanese navy port of Yokosuka, Rutte noted China’s ongoing support of Russia’s war efforts and its armed forces’ rapid expansion....
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced a $6.6 billion overhaul of the country’s military forces. Under the newly released 2025 Defence Capability Plan, the government will allocate funding over the next four years, with $5 billion earmarked for new spending. The plan aims to increase the nation’s defense spending from just over 1...
