Varley Rafael Australia, a joint venture between The Varley Group and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, will supply the Australian Defence Force with a fifth-generation portable, electro-optical anti-tank guided missile called Spike LR2 under a contract with the Australian government, according to a report from the Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said the weapon...
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Elbit Systems to Deliver Counter-Drone Systems to the Netherlands Under $55M Contract
The Netherlands has ordered anti-drone systems from Israel-based defense company Elbit Systems. Elbit will deliver the ReDrone counter-unmanned aerial systems under a four-year, $55 million contract. ReDrone comes with a command and control system, the DAiR X-band software-defined radar system, signal intelligence sensors and a COAPS-L electro-optical payload, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning...
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Gorilla Technology Secures 5G Law Enforcement Solutions Contract From Taiwan
A Taiwanese law enforcement agency has selected Gorilla Technology Group to provide telecommunications and network solutions for a 5G communications surveillance system project. Gorilla Technology, a London-based provider of artificial intelligence-based edge video analytics, internet of things technologies and cybersecurity, said the undisclosed agency awarded a $20.8 million contract in June to support the security...
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US Authorizes Netherlands, Denmark to Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The Netherlands and Denmark will supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets to enhance the country’s combat capabilities against the ongoing Russian military aggression. American and European officials have confirmed that the U.S. authorized the F-16 donations but noted that Ukrainian pilots should first undergo six to eight months of training prior before the aircraft are...
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Northrop Grumman Appoints Lead Executive for New Taiwan Office
Northrop Grumman has hired Fisher Huang to oversee the company’s operations in Taiwan, where it recently opened a new office to provide local customers and industry with increased access to Northrop offerings. As the lead executive for Taiwan, Huang will develop and facilitate the implementation of Northrop’s market strategy and business development plan and manage...
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Adacel Supports CAE’s Bid for Australian Future Air Mission Training System
Adacel, an air traffic control training and simulation solutions provider, has joined a team of companies supporting CAE’s proposal to deliver and integrate ATC training into the Royal Australian Air Force’s Future Air Mission Training System. The CAE-led AUStringer team, which also includes Leidos, Milskil and Nova Systems, is expected to provide expertise and technologies...
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Russia Outfitting Attack Subs With Zircon Hypersonic Missiles
United Shipbuilding Corp., a Russian shipbuilding conglomerate, is equipping Moscow’s Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarines with Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles. USC CEO Alexei Rakhmanov disclosed the ongoing work in an interview with the state-owned RIA Novosti news agency. Russia previously said the Zircon missile can travel at 7,000 mph, allowing it to survive the air defenses of...
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FBI Probes Chinese Company Over Potential CFIUS Violation
The FBI has launched an investigation into Huafon’s potential violation of a national security agreement with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States in connection with the Chinese chemicals company’s acquisition of DuPont’s biomaterials business. CFIUS approved the $240 million acquisition deal, which was finalized in May 2022, with the condition that Huafon...
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NZ Eyes Increased Pacific Presence Under New National Security Strategy
New Zealand will increase information sharing with its partners in the Pacific and create a new Pacific national security and intelligence coordinator role as part of its newly released strategy that aims to address security challenges and establish a greater presence in the region. The National Security Strategy was published along with a Defense Policy...
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East Asia Trip Underscores US Commitment to Partnerships on Nuclear Security
National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose met with Japanese officials in mid-July to discuss nuclear security issues, geopolitical challenges and Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. In a meeting with Kano Koji, Japan’s defense policy chief, Rose said the United States created a strategy document meant to address security threats. He highlighted...