The United States has charged three individuals for attempting to illegally transfer sensitive technology, goods and information to foreign governments. The Department of Justice filed criminal complaints against two Iranian nationals in New York for conspiring to export equipment used in the aerospace industry to Iran. The actions violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which prohibits the...
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Sikorsky Completes Testing of Hellenic Navy’s New MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
Sikorsky has completed testing of weapon systems on three new MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for the Hellenic Navy. The Lockheed Martin subsidiary, which concluded the tests in early December, verified the effectiveness of the onboard air weapon systems to perform anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions from land or a ship. The MH-60R, also called Romeo, is designed...
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Jacobs To Support Ireland’s Sustainable Transportation Development
Engineering services company Jacobs has secured a new contract from Ireland’s National Transport Authority to guide its development of accessible and sustainable transportation infrastructure across the country. Under the contract, Jacobs will advise the NTA and support local transport, urban centers and other area-based projects. It will also be involved in policy creation and other general...
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USAF Gen. Gregory Guillot Assumes Command at NORAD, Northcom
The North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command have a new commander. Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot officially took the helm of the air defense organization during a change of command ceremony held in Colorado Springs on Monday. He succeeds retiring Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck, who became the commander of NORAD in 2020....
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Nvidia Enters Agreements to Enhance Canada’s Computing Capabilities
Canada is working with Nvidia to enhance the nation’s computing capabilities and empower the local talent. On Friday, Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canadian minister of innovation, science and industry, confirmed in a post on social media that the two sides signed a letter of intent during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s trip to Toronto last week. Details about...
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Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Parts of Lockheed THAAD Weapon System
Lockheed Martin has awarded subcontracts to two Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-ballistic missile system parts. Middle East Propulsion Company of Riyadh and Arabian International Company, based in Jeddah, will build interceptor canisters and missile round pallets for the THAAD weapon system. “There are currently only two production lines for these...
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Idemia New Divisions Look to Accelerate Growth in Biometrics, Cryptography
The Idemia Group has established three new divisions to accelerate growth and develop new offerings that address the needs of their specific segments. The three divisions are Idemia Secure Transactions, Idemia Public Security and Idemia Smart Identity. “Over the past few years, the group has clearly demonstrated its ability to perform and confirmed its changes...
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US, Indo-Pacific Allies Conclude Annual Sea Dragon Anti-Sub War Games
U.S. forces have concluded a major maritime military exercise alongside allied and partner nations from the Indo-Pacific. Sea Dragon is a two-week, annual, multinational exercise hosted by the United States to practice and enhance anti-submarine warfare tactics. The 2024 iteration of the exercise was held in Guam and included participants from the U.S. Navy, Royal Australian...
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Ultra I&C Adds Former Defense Leaders Stan Newberry, Pat Sullivan to Board of Directors
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has elected Stan Newberry and Pat Sullivan as new members of its board of directors. The communications and intelligence technology provider announced that Newberry and Sullivan will share insights and guide the company as it pursues new business opportunities within the federal market. “I’m thrilled for Stan and Pat to bring...
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UK, Canada Sign New Agreements to Promote Joint R&D Efforts on AI
The United Kingdom and Canada have struck new agreements to jointly conduct research and development on artificial intelligence and other technologies. Michelle Donelan, U.K. technology secretary, and Francois-Phillippe Champagne, Canada’s minister for innovation, science and industry, signed a dual set of agreements in Ottawa on Wednesday. The agreement follows a larger partnership on science and...