PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company based in Palo Alto, California, has partnered with Griffith University in Australia to open a new facility in Brisbane. According to Geoff Pryde, senior director of technical partnerships at PsiQuantum, a dedicated facility to foster innovation and collaboration is essential to the company’s expansion in the country. “We’re thrilled to...
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Teledyne to Deliver Multispectral Imaging Tech to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
The Japanese government is set to receive the initial batch of Teledyne FLIR Defense’s Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multispectral imaging systems. The delivery under the $20.8 million contract will occur over the next three years. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to integrate the MIS into the SH-60L helicopter, a modified Sikorsky SH-60 aircraft capable of participating...
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Netherlands’ Raytheon Missile Acquisition Receives State Department Approval
The U.S. Department of State has approved the Netherlands’ possible acquisition of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles and related equipment under the Foreign Military Sales program. RTX will be the principal contractor. Valued at $691 million, the Dutch government’s request includes the purchase of the following major defense equipment: 246 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical...
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Capgemini Names Paul Margetts as APAC CEO, Rob Walker as UK Lead
Capgemini has named two new members of its leadership team: Paul Margetts, CEO of the French IT and consulting firm’s Asia Pacific Strategic Business unit, and Rob Walker, managing director of its U.K. division. Margetts, who joined Capgemini in 1992, was appointed Capgemini UK unit managing director and group executive committee member in 2018. Previously,...
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US, UAE Trade Group Expands With Redwire Addition
The US-UAE Business Council, an organization dedicated to promoting greater trade and investment between the two nations, has added American aerospace and space contractor Redwire as its latest member. Redwire is among the businesses that have benefitted from the United Arab Emirates’ growing investment in space. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company has supplied space technologies for...
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Lockheed Martin Names Steven Roberton as Australia, NZ Regional Executive
Retired Air Vice Marshal Steven Roberton has joined Lockheed Martin as vice president and regional executive for Australia and New Zealand. The appointment comes after Lockheed Martin Australia and NZ CEO Warren McDonald announced that he would retire by the end of 2024. After the transition, Roberton will take over the post, reporting directly to...
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UK Enters AI Agreement to Uphold Human Rights, Democracy
The United Kingdom has signed an agreement with other members of the Council of Europe to ensure artificial intelligence use upholds human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The agreement, signed by Lord High Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood alongside her counterparts from the 46-nation Council of Europe, aims to...
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Paul McCarter Succeeds John Finney as All.Space CEO
Global satellite communications company All.Space has promoted Paul McCarter as CEO, succeeding founder John Finney. McCarter has over 30 years of leadership experience, most recently serving as All.Space chief operating officer. He held several executive and management roles at Cobham Satcom, Racal, Serco and Thales. Finney remarked on how critical McCarter’s talents and extensive skills...
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Saudi Arabian Military Industries Announces Retirement of CEO, Names Interim Chief
Walid Abukhaled has retired as CEO of the state-owned defense company Saudi Arabian Military Industries. Abukhaled took over as chief of the Saudi defense business in 2020, succeeding Andrew Schwer, a German national and former executive at Rheinmetall. Before leading SAMI, Abukhaled was CEO of the Middle East unit of Northrop Grumman. Under his leadership,...
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US Hosts Offensive Cybersecurity Operations Training for Five Eyes Partners
The U.S. Cyber Command’s latest leg of its Cyber Flag cyber training exercises concentrated on improving the offensive cybersecurity operations of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Cyber Flag 24-2 was participated in by cyber units from the five nations, with New Zealand sitting...