Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, has begun a 4,000-square-meter expansion of its Tajęcina site in Poland to boost landing gear output for commercial and defense aircraft. The Tajęcina facility, which opened in 2012, began expanding in November 2024, with completion slated for February 2026, RTX said in its Sept. 2 release. “This expansion builds on...
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Patria Expands Defense Digitalization With ILIAS Solutions Acquisition
Patria has completed its acquisition of Belgium-based ILIAS Solutions, expanding its digital sustainment and life cycle management capabilities for military customers. The Finnish defense group said the deal, announced in January and finalized Sept. 1, will integrate ILIAS’ defense software platform into Patria’s OPTIME service, supporting fleet management, depot-level maintenance and data-driven analytics. “This strategic...
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Air Chief Marshal Knighton Takes Over as UK Chief of Defence Staff
Air Chief Marshal Richard Knighton has succeeded Adm. Tony Radakin as the United Kingdom’s chief of the defense staff, following Radakin’s completion of his four-year term. “It is an honor to begin my role as chief of the defense staff today. I will work tirelessly to combat the threats the U.K. faces whilst fulfilling the...
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Jacobs Names Richard Sanderson General Manager for Europe and UK
Global technical professional services firm Jacobs has named Richard Sanderson as its new general manager for Europe and the United Kingdom, effective Sept. 29. Sanderson is moving from his former post as sector head for transportation in Europe, according to a company statement Friday. It added that his most recent leadership role resulted in more...
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Hensoldt Names Sven Heursch as Head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation
Former German Air Force officer Sven Heursch has joined Hensoldt as head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation. Hensoldt said Heursch assumes a newly created position pivotal to the company’s North Star strategy, a plan to achieve growth, innovation and market leadership by transforming into a digital, solution-oriented defense provider. As software-defined defense and digitalization chief,...
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Chris Sherry Joins Dataminr as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Chris Sherry has been appointed as the senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Dataminr, a move he announced via LinkedIn on Sunday. Sherry joins Dataminr after spending three years at Forcepoint, where he served as vice president for Europe. His career also includes roles as general manager for EMEA and...
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Swedish Defense Chief: Saab to Push ‘Attractive Offer’ for Peru’s Modern Fighter Jets
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Saab is set to present an appealing offer for Peru to acquire its modern fighter fleet. The official disclosed the plan in an interview with Breaking Defense following a meeting with a delegation led by his Peruvian counterpart, Walter Astudillo. Astudillo and his team are travelling in Europe to conduct...
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CGI Expands Global Operations With Apside Acquisition
Canadian multinational IT company CGI has finalized its acquisition of Apside, a digital and engineering services firm headquartered in France. In addition to its French operations, Apside is present in Belgium, Morocco, Portugal, Switzerland and Canada. According to CGI, Apside provides technology services in various sectors, including manufacturing, finance, insurance and public services, with expertise...
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AUKUS Partners Advance Seabed Warfare Capabilities at Talisman Sabre 25
The Australian, United Kingdom and United States navies tested the ability of uncrewed and remotely operated underwater vehicles to protect critical undersea infrastructure during Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia, a milestone in AUKUS cooperation. The British Royal Navy said the exercise marked the first time a trilateral battlestaff directed seabed warfare operations from a ship...
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NSA, Allied Partners Detail China-Backed Cyberattacks on Critical Networks
The National Security Agency and several other U.S. and foreign organizations have released a joint cybersecurity advisory, or CSA, warning of China-backed advanced persistent threat actors targeting critical sectors, including government, telecommunications and military infrastructure. The advisory aims to inform organizations worldwide about campaigns to gain long-term access to critical networks. Its other authoring agencies...