General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is set to invest in Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors, two companies that pitched their innovative concepts at the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event. GA-ASI designed the event to foster innovation in the Netherlands’ industrial ecosystem. Emergent, .a robotics engineering firm focused on producing software for autonomous flight and...
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Hanwha-WB Group Forms JV to Produce Missiles for Multiple Rocket Launcher
South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace and Polish electronics and aeronautics manufacturer WB Group have established a Poland-based joint venture to produce CGR-080 missiles for the Chunmoo multiple rocket launch system. The Chunmoo launcher vehicle is equipped with a carrier capable of carrying up to six 239 mm guided missiles. Each guided missile has a...
Space Threat Information Provider Expands Monitoring Capabilities With UK Hub
The Colorado-based nonprofit Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center has expanded its space threat monitoring capabilities with the launch of its UK Global Hub. Space ISAC Executive Director Erin Miller said the UK Global Hub “reinforces our commitment to protecting space assets worldwide and ensures that our members benefit from real-time information sharing, no matter...
Australia Unveils New Supercomputer for AI Use in Defense
The Australian Department of Defence’s latest secure supercomputer has achieved final operational capability status, which enhances opportunities for its artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. A result of a project led by the Defence Science and Technology Group, the high performance computing capability allows users to support complex decision-making while enhancing the local defense sector...
UK to Invest $159M on Quantum Tech Development for Law Enforcement
The U.K. government has unveiled a new $159.4 million investment to advance quantum technologies, especially those designed to enhance law enforcement, fraud detection and the identification of money laundering operations. Launched during World Quantum Day on Monday, the funding will ensure that quantum technology development will produce solutions that maximize the technology’s potential to use...
NATO Report: Science, Technology to Continue Its Influence on Politics, Military
Science and technology will continue to play a significant role in decisions relating to politics and military operations, the NATO Science and Technology Organization concluded in a report. The “Science & Technology Macro Trends Report 2025–2045” explored key technological developments and how each will impact the current and future geopolitical landscape and vice versa. It...
BAE Systems Workers Gain Lifelong Training Opportunities With New Glasgow Facility
British multinational BAE Systems hosted a ceremony to formally open the Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, with Princess Anne of the United Kingdom in attendance. The academy, which has been offering courses since September 2024, is designed to train the company’s workforce on the essentials of shipbuilding and other maritime-related topics. Participants get a...
Saildrone to Open European Subsidiary Amid Growing Maritime Awareness Capability Demand
Maritime autonomy solutions provider Saildrone is set to establish its European subsidiary in Copenhagen, Denmark, amid growing demand for maritime domain awareness in the region. The announcement was made during the recent Maritime Industry Symposium in Washington, D.C. Salidrone Denmark aligns with the parent company’s commitment to supporting its customers in the region by providing...
Nokia Showcases 5G Standalone Capability for Collaborative Defense Missions
Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has completed a trial of a seamless 5G standalone slice handover while moving using three different networks in three countries, paving the way for enhanced secure 5G communications for defense applications. The test was done in cooperation with telecommunications provider Telia and the Finnish Defense Forces. “Seamless 5G slice continuity over...
SAMI L3Harris Supports Saudi Arabia’s Autonomous Maritime Vessels Plan
The Saudi Arabian Military Industries-L3Harris joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian maritime firm Zamil Shipyards to boost local engineering capability and advance artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous vessels. The deal aligns with Riyadh’s General Authority for Military Industries program, which supports domestic industries. According to Dave Johnson, vice president at L3Harris International...