The NATO Communications and Information Agency will organize the NATO Digital Foundry project to open opportunities for collaboration on new technologies with industry, nonprofits and other alliance stakeholders. According to Antonio Calderon, NCIA chief technology officer, the project is an offshoot of the agency’s first technology strategy for NATO to acquire innovative digital capabilities for...
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Indian Navy Selects Kongsberg for Maritime Logistics Tech
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd to supply its electric replenishment-at-sea technology for the Indian Navy’s new fleet support ships. The contract includes a comprehensive range of replenishment and refueling equipment, such as electric winches, masts and an astern refueling system, for the five new vessels. According to Kongsberg, its electric...
Sweden, US Special Forces Seek to Improve Collaboration
The United States and Sweden have agreed to improve cooperation between their special forces. Officials from both nations affirmed their commitment with a statement of intent signed on Tuesday. While no further details were disclosed, Christopher P. Maier, U.S. assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, shared that the document signifies both...
Ovzon to Help Develop Swedish Sovereign Space Capabilities
Broadband telecommunications company Ovzon said it has signed a teaming agreement with the Swedish Space Corp. to develop Sweden’s sovereign space and satellite capabilities. Combining Ovzon’s Ovzon 3 satellite services with SSC’s extensive experience in space services, the collaboration aims to support the strategic needs of the Nordic country and its regional allies across air,...
Embraer, Brazil to Reconfigure C-390 Aircraft for ISR Missions
Brazilian multinational aerospace company Embraer will collaborate with the Brazilian Air Force to develop the C-390 Millennium platform for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. According to the company, exploring the C-390’s potential for new operational capabilities builds on the military transport’s versatility and relies on the expertise of its engineering and systems integration teams. The Millennium...
Rheinmetall, Hologate to Develop New Simulation Technologies for Military Training
Rheinmetall and Hologate have agreed to cooperate in creating new simulation capabilities that meet the needs of modern military training. Under the partnership, Rheinmetall will contribute its expertise in military training systems while Hologate will use its experience in developing extended reality simulation technologies to build new offerings tailored to customer requirements worldwide and designed...
Rheinmetall, Lithuania Expand Partnership With New Artillery Ammunition Facility
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is set to produce 155 mm artillery ammunition in Lithuania once it completes the construction of a modern production facility. The Lithuanian government, represented by Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte and several other officials, formalized the deal with the company on Friday. The package covers a land lease agreement and...
Redwire Adds Poland to European Footprint
Redwire is expanding its European operations with the opening of a regional office in Warsaw. The new unit will support the development of the Jacksonville, Florida-based space infrastructure company’s international berthing and docking mechanism, or IBDM, including design and specification, assembly, integration and testing, Redwire said Monday. Tech Partnerships The IBDM technology is geared to...
OCCAR, Airbus Extend Tiger Helicopter Support Contract
Airbus Helicopters and the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation have extended their partnership to support the Tiger helicopter fleets of France, Germany and Spain for another five years. The second amendment to the Global Support Contract, worth approximately $451.3 million, ensures the continued supply of spare parts, repairs and obsolescence management services. The agreement also...
UK Secures US Approval for High Gain Measurement System Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved a foreign military sale to the United Kingdom for the High Gain Measurement System equipment and support. The U.K.’s request, valued at about $125 million, covers the acquisition of an HGMS system fitted with off-aspect mid-frequency line arrays. It also includes spare components, such as acoustic sensors and...