Lockheed Martin has joined an effort to develop signals intelligence technologies for Finland’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets. On Nov. 21, the company formalized a framework agreement with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to lead a consortium that would combine resources, experience and expertise over the next three years to deliver new capabilities for the...
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HII Pegasus to Support Five Eyes Mission Partner Environment Capabilities
HII will be providing a crucial tool for the Five Eyes intelligence alliance through new work awarded under the Analytical and Technical Services contract, according to Grant Hagen, president of the Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space business under HII’s Mission Technologies division. The three-year task order, named Pegasus, aims to enhance information-sharing within the alliance,...
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Drive AI Advancement Among Five Eyes Allies
Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., have filed the Five AIs Act directing the Secretary of Defense to form a working group for the development of artificial intelligence within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. According to a press release from Gallagher’s office issued on Tuesday, the proposed legislation will enable the United States,...
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Canada To Establish Regional Office of NATO Tech Accelerator Program in Halifax
Bill Blair, minister of Canada’s Department of National Defence, has announced an initial investment of about $19 million to open the North American regional office for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic in Halifax. The upcoming facility will open in 2024. Blair made the announcement during his keynote address at the 15th...
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New UK-South Korea Agreement Reaffirms Tech, Defense Cooperation
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to sign the Downing Street Accord with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a three-day state visit to London, which commenced Tuesday. According to the U.K. government, the accord is a major agreement that redefines the two countries’ long-term relationships in such areas as supply chain, technology...
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BlackBerry Secures Cybersecurity Deal With Malaysia, to Offer Cyber Training in Kuala Lumpur
BlackBerry is working with the government of Malaysia to secure the Southeast Asian nation’s communications agency and upskill the local workforce. The Canadian company recently signed a long-term software and services agreement to deploy its full cybersecurity suite to strengthen the integrity of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. The cybersecurity provider offers BlackBerry SecuSuite, a...
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Lockheed Martin’s Derco to Support Maintenance of Romania’s F-16 Fleet
Lockheed Martin’s Derco Aerospace is working with Romanian company Aerostar to support the Romanian Air Force’s F-16 fleet. The two companies signed an agreement requiring Derco to provide the needed tools, equipment, technical documentation and training for Aerostar to keep the RoAF’s F-16s ready for mission operations. Under the deal, the U.S. company will deliver...
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UK’s Virtual ‘Hangar’ for Tactical Aircraft Concepts Enters Beta Testing
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory said Tuesday that it will start conducting initial operational analysis of the Aviation Concepts Environment in December. The ACE was developed in collaboration with QinetiQ Training and Simulation to provide a virtual “hanagar” as a centralized repository of concepts from across the Ministry of Defence and industry to address challenges...
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UAE, MBDA to Begin Smart Weapons Production in 2030
The United Arab Emirates, together with European missile manufacturer MBDA, will begin production of a new set of smart weapons in 2030. It is the first collaboration between the Middle Eastern nation and MBDA since the company’s new missile engineering center opened its doors in Abu Dhabi in June. According to Patrice Hajjar, vice president...
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Australia Pushes for Seamless Tech Sharing Among AUKUS Allies
The Australian Ministry of Defence has published draft legislation that seeks to make it easier for Australia and its AUKUS allies the United States and the United Kingdom exchange information on advanced technologies. The bill’s summary reveals Australia’s agenda of establishing an export license-free system to support industry, higher education and research advancements among the...