Filtronic, a provider of high-power RF and mmWave solutions, will contribute its advanced feeder link technology to a low Earth orbit satellite network Viasat is developing to enable direct-to-device connectivity under the European Space Agency’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems 4.0 program. As one of Viasat’s European partners, Filtronics is involved in forming the network...
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Dutch Intelligence Reports an Increase in Russian Hybrid Attacks Across Europe
Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD has warned of increased hybrid attacks in Europe, noting that Russian hackers have been targeting the Dutch public service and critical infrastructure. MIVD Director Peter Reesink said the Netherlands saw the first Russian cyberattack on an undisclosed public service aimed at gaining control of its system. In an annual report,...
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ST Engineering Names New Group COO, Public Security President
At GovConExec, we dive headfirst into the world of government contracts, featuring influential executives who run successful corporations and providing in-depth analysis on acquisitions, innovation, technology, and more. While our focus is on uncovering the dynamics of the contracting landscape, we recognize the importance of exposing companies to the broader world of money technology. A...
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New US Commerce Rules Target Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Export to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has introduced new rules to prevent China from accessing U.S.-made semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools that can advance its weapon systems and artificial intelligence and computing capabilities for military applications. The bureau said the rule package also includes controls on high-bandwidth memory, new red...
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Rheinmetall, Hologate to Develop New Simulation Technologies for Military Training
Rheinmetall and Hologate have agreed to cooperate in creating new simulation capabilities that meet the needs of modern military training. Under the partnership, Rheinmetall will contribute its expertise in military training systems while Hologate will use its experience in developing extended reality simulation technologies to build new offerings tailored to customer requirements worldwide and designed...
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Australian Missile Corp. Names Jason Brun as Chief Operating Officer
Australian Missile Corp. has appointed Jason Brun as chief operating officer. Brun, who most recently served as the company’s program director, announced his new role in a LinkedIn post on Sunday. AMC facilitates collaboration between industry partners, academia, state governments and defense organizations in support of the Australian government’s establishment of the Guided Weapons and...
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Air Force B-52H Bomber Conducts Simulated Weapons Drop in Finland
The U.S. Air Force deployed two B-52H Stratofortress bombers in Finland on Nov. 25 to perform a simulated weapons drop, along with Finnish F/A-18C Hornets and Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripens, as part of Bomber Task Force 25-1. The exercise, which presented Finland’s role as a NATO ally, contributed to strengthening the alliance’s...
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Belgian National, Regional Governments Select Zivver Platform to Prevent Data Leaks
Federal and regional governments in Belgium have selected Zivver to provide secure digital communications to ensure compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation and NIS2. Under a framework deal, public sector entities will have access to the Dutch security company’s email and file exchange platform built with encryption, authentication and security layers...
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Bombardier Names Caroline Maso as Chief Human Resources Officer
Bombardier has appointed former Pratt & Whitney executive Caroline Maso as chief human resources officer, effective early in 2025. Reporting to Bombardier President and CEO Eric Martel, Maso will lead the company’s HR practice in all countries where it operates, taking advantage of her two-decade experience in operational and strategic HR practices, including in the...
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UK Minister Warns Against Russian Cyberattack on Countries Supporting Ukraine
Pat McFadden, British minister for intergovernmental relations, has warned NATO allies against Russian cyber criminals targeting countries supporting Ukraine, Reuters reported. In a speech at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London on Monday, McFadden, who as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is the highest ranking minister in Keir Stamer’s Cabinet, discussed how malicious...