North Macedonia’s Radmila Shekerinska is set to join NATO as deputy secretary general before the end of 2024, succeeding Mircea Geoana of Romania. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the appointment in a statement Tuesday. Shekerinska brings years of international relations and diplomacy experience. She was North Macedonia’s defense minister from 2017 to 2022. The...
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US Issues Rule Strengthening Foreign Investment Penalty, Enforcement Authorities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a rule strengthening the penalty and enforcement authorities of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. CFIUS is an interagency committee that oversees transactions involving foreign actors purchasing real estate and assesses their impact on U.S. national security. “This rule enhances CFIUS’ ability to vigorously defend...
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Fluor-Led JV to Design New Units at Romanian Nuclear Power Plant
A joint venture led by U.S. engineering firm Fluor has received a limited notice to proceed with designing an expanded Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania. The JV, which also comprises AtkinsRealis, Ansaldo Nucleare, and Sargent & Lundy, will oversee the design of two additional units for the facility, including developing engineering and construction plans,...
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Canada Taps BlackBerry to Train Malaysia, SEA Cyber Professionals
Canada will work with software firm BlackBerry to train cyber professionals from Malaysia and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to improve their capabilities in defending against digital threats. Under the $2.8 million investment, the Ontario-based cybersecurity company will collaborate with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to equip the ASEAN region’s...
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Rheinmetall Trucks to Modernize Canada’s Heavy Logistic Vehicle Wheeled Recovery Fleet
German firm Rheinmetall has received a $231 million contract from Canada to deliver 85 HX 8×8 heavy recovery trucks, with Rheinmetall Canada serving as prime contractor and the first vehicle delivery expected in 2027. The automotive and arms manufacturer said in a press release that the five-year purchase agreement from the Enhanced Recovery Capability project...
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Curtiss-Wright, KAL to Demonstrate Open Systems Architecture Standard for Radar
U.S. aviation firm Curtiss-Wright has partnered with Korean Airlines Ltd to advance flight avionics systems for future unmanned aerial vehicles using Sensor Open Systems Architecture technical standards. The collaboration will see KAL’s Research & Development Group demonstrate how the technical standards can deliver advanced command, control, computers, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The...
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SAP Offers UK Businesses Sovereign Cloud Capabilities
German software firm SAP has started offering its sovereign cloud capabilities to customers in the United Kingdom. The new offering equips public sector organizations, critical infrastructure operators and owners, and other highly regulated sectors with a secure, localized cloud solution. “In today’s complex global environment, it is vital for our customers to understand that their...
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KBR to Continue Supporting Australian Defence Force’s ICT Networks
The Australian government has exercised an option allowing U.S.-based science, technology and engineering solutions provider KBR to continue delivering sustainment support to the Australian Defence Force’s Deployed Information Communications Technology for two more years. The contract also includes delivering sustainment and support to the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Information System. The solution, also known as...
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Report: ThyssenKrupp Marine, Mitsubishi Heavy on Australia’s Shortlist for New Frigates
Australia has reportedly shortlisted Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany as eligible to receive a contract to build 11 new ships under the General Purpose Frigate program. According to Defense News, the Australian Financial Review was the first to report that the government has narrowed down the vendors to two,...
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Canada Ponders Location for Western Military Operations to Support NORAD, Arctic
The Canadian Department of National Defence has started negotiations with the Edmonton International Airport on the possible location of the Western Main Operating Base. DND said Tuesday that progress is rolling on a possible deal for the future home of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky aircraft fleet. The department is looking to...