Australia said it will work with Japan on a research project to advance the two nations’ capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency will spearhead the inaugural research project to enhance undersea communication and interoperability under a signed collaboration agreement....
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Airbus Secures French Contract to Deliver 42 H145 Helicopters in 2024
The French government has ordered 42 new H145 helicopters from Airbus, which will start delivering the aircraft in 2024. Under the finalized deal with the Directorate General of Armaments, the manufacturer will provide Sécurité Civile, France’s rescue and emergency response agency, with 36 units of the multi-mission helicopter. The other six H145s will be for...
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US, Partner Nations Unveil New Programs to Boost Ukraine’s Armor, Drone Capabilities
The U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group has launched new projects to further build up Ukraine’s armor and drone capabilities. At a news briefing on Tuesday, Celeste Wallander, assistant secretary for international security affairs at the Pentagon, said the capability coalition will advance efforts by the UDCG to build a Ukrainian force that can repel Russia’s...
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Saab To Provide Logistics Support for UAE’s GlobalEye Aircraft Under $190M Deal
The United Arab Emirates has awarded Saab a $190 million contract to provide in-service support for the country’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control solutions. Under the three-year agreement, the Swedish company will support the UAE Ministry of Defence’s maintenance, logistics and training requirements for its growing GlobalEye AEW&C fleet. Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of business...
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QinetiQ Lands UK Contract to Enhance British Army Vehicles’ Protection Capabilities
QinetiQ said it has secured a contract from the U.K. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to enhance the protection capabilities of the British Army’s land armored vehicles. The deal serves as Phase II of the Modular Integrated Protection System program, which aims to develop an active protection system for British tanks and armored personnel carriers...
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NATO Outlines Vision for Quantum Technology Use in Defense, Security
NATO has published a summary of its quantum strategy, which outlines the alliance’s vision of using the technology for defense and security purposes. The military alliance’s foreign ministers approved the plan in November to ensure that the bloc is ready for quantum’s anticipated benefits and downsides. Under the strategy, the organization also seeks to be...
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Leonardo, BAE Engineers Conduct More Integration Work on Typhoon-Bound Radar System
Leonardo DRS and BAE Systems engineers have installed a prototype of the European Common Radar System Mark 2 radar on a test aircraft ahead of the system’s test flight on the Eurofighter Typhoon. The ECRS Mk2’s multifunctional array will enable the Typhoon to detect, identify and track multiple air and ground targets and engage in...
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Canadian Navy Takes Command of Multinational Maritime Task Force in Persian Gulf
Canada has assumed command of Combined Task Force 150, a unit of Combined Maritime Forces that conducts maritime security operations in sea areas outside the Persian Gulf. The Royal Canadian Navy took over from its French counterpart on Wednesday, in which Capt. Yannick Bossu welcomed his successor, Capt. Colin Matthew, during a turnover ceremony. Under...
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Airbus Announces Deal to Acquire Unmanned Aircraft Maker Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement to acquire Aerovel and its small tactical unmanned aerial system called Flexrotor for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions. According to the Marignane, France-based company, the strategic move will expand its UAS portfolio. Aerovel’s expertise in autonomous flight technology complements the organization’s UAS development efforts and supports its...
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Palo Alto Networks To Help Poland Establish Resilient Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Poland has selected Palo Alto Networks to enable its Polish Cybersecurity Partnership Program, which seeks to bolster the country’s cyber resilience. Under the PWCyber Program, the company will support Warsaw’s efforts to develop advanced capabilities in threat intelligence, incident response and network security. The initiative will also authorize Palo Alto Networks to tap government resources...