Elbit Systems of America has named Robert Roughsedge its new vice president of business development. Roughsedge, who announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post, joined the company after serving as a vice president at Leidos, where he led strategic captures. Before Leidos, he spent over six years as director of business development and strategy at...
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SpaceX Launches Space Norway’s Northrop-Built Arctic Broadband Satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Northrop Grumman-manufactured satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Aug. 11 for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The ASBM-1 and ASBM-2 spacecraft, built on Northrop’s GEOStar-3 bus platform, were deployed to a highly elliptical orbit to deliver commercial broadband and protected military satellite communications to aircraft, ships...
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US Approves Canada’s $264M Request to Purchase RTX-Built AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles
The Department of State has approved a potential $264.6 million foreign military sale of over 200 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II missiles and guidance units, along with other products and support services, to Canada. RTX manufactures the AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range missiles, which are designed to be compatible with modern aircraft, including the F-15C...
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US, Indonesia Build Naval Interoperability to Address Indo-Pacific Security Challenges
The Indonesian Navy and a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit participated in a combined training exercise to improve bilateral relations, strengthen defense capabilities and promote interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. The activity, which took place from July 1 to 26, included maritime tactics, close-quarters combat, sniper shooting, tactical combat casualty care, evacuation procedures and mission...
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GA-ASI Receives Japan Order for Two SeaGuardian Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. will deliver two SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft to the Japan Coast Guard in 2025 under a newly awarded contract. SeaGuardian, a variant of GA-ASI’s MQ-9B, is a medium-altitude, long-endurance system that can fly over the horizon via satellite for 24 hours or more, depending on configuration, and uses maritime-specific sensors...
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Convergint Middle East Expansion to Support Saudi Arabia’s Digital Transformation Goals
Schaumburg, Illinois-based global systems integrator Convergint has entered the Saudi Arabian market as part of its expansion plans in the Middle East and Africa regions. The company said it offers security, automation and internet of things solutions that will support Saudi Arabia’s digital evolution involving the development of smart cities, cybersecurity enhancements and tech-driven economic...
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Updated CFIUS Website Provides Detailed Information on Foreign Investment-Related Penalties
Data from the newly updated website of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States showed that the civil monetary penalties imposed by the interagency committee increased threefold in 2023 and 2024 compared to previous penalty actions it has enforced since its establishment. Each penalty action listed on the website contains detailed information describing...
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Casper Klynge Joins Zscaler to Lead Government Partnerships Business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Zscaler has appointed Casper Klynge as vice president and head of government partnerships for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. In a LinkedIn post, Zscaler said Klynge will drive public policy work and strategic relationships with governments, international and regional organizations, and senior leaders across EMEA. His responsibilities also include helping countries, organizations and...
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Canada Building New Quick Reaction Alert Facility to Support NORAD Operations
A new $120 million quick reaction alert facility under construction at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville will house a new fleet of flight-ready CF-35A fighter jets to enhance support for North American Aerospace Defense Command operations. NORAD, a joint organization between the United States and Canada, conducts aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning missions to...
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CACI Names Dan Parr as Consumer, Market Intelligence SVP
CACI Ltd has promoted Dan Parr to senior vice president for consumer and market intelligence in the United Kingdom. Parr, who announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post on Monday, was previously a company vice president responsible for leading a team of data and analytics experts who provide data services, software and consultancy to meet...