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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...

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Collins Aerospace to Upgrade UK Air Force Chinook’s Avionics System

U.S. defense and aerospace products manufacturer Collins Aerospace will integrate its Common Avionics Architecture System avionics management suite into the British Royal Air Force’s new fleet of H-47 Chinook helicopters. In a press release on Tuesday, the RTX business announced that it has received a $19 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to...

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UK Starts Negotiations With Shortlisted Contractors for Small Modular Reactor Program

The U.K. government has begun negotiations with the four vendors vying for small modular reactor contracts in the country. GE Hitachi, Holtec, Rolls Royce SMR and Westinghouse made the shortlist after clearing assessments from state-owned nuclear energy and fuels company Great British Nuclear. Their design proposals underwent reviews to determine their safety and deliverability. The...

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Leidos, University of Edinburgh Collaborate to Explore AI-Enabled Technology Uses

U.S. defense company Leidos is collaborating with the University of Edinburgh’s Bayer Centre to explore artificial intelligence and data science solutions. The partnership combines Leidos’ Trusted Mission AI and other technologies with the center’s cutting-edge research to develop innovative, highly reliable AI-enabled solutions. It aims to train the next generation of the AI workforce, particularly...

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Pratt & Whitney, Air New Zealand Expand GTF Engine Repair Capability

RTX business Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand are expanding the Christchurch Engine Centre to improve the facility’s GTF engine maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities. Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy and Air New Zealand Chair Therese Walsh attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project on Thursday, an event led by New Zealand Prime...

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Thales, Australia Partner to Improve Domestic Rocket Motor Production

Thales is helping enhance Australia’s rocket motor production capabilities in support of the Albanese government’s National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program. The Defence Science and Technology Group will be key in boosting the effort through its Advanced Rocket Motor Technology Demonstrator program. The initiative seeks to create a skilled workforce capable of supporting the...

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