Germany’s air force is upgrading the targeting systems of its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. The country’s parliament has approved the purchase of 90 advanced Litening 5 systems from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Although the company did not disclose the value of the contract, the Globes news website reports that German media estimates it at approximately $418...
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Thyssenkrupp, Hanwa Qualify as Canadian Submarine Project Suppliers
German firm thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and South Korean company Hanwha Ocean have been selected as qualified suppliers for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The Canadian government announced the decision after a thorough review of the project requirements, which included timelines for shipbuilding and submarine fleet delivery. The evaluation also considered insights from collaboration with allied...
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AECOM-Arup Consortium Secures Slot in UK Road Management Framework
AECOM, in partnership with Arup, has been awarded a place on the U.K.’s new Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 framework, work that will benefit National Highways’ 4,500-mile road network. SPaTS3, a program worth up to $669 million and running until 2031, provides the agency with technical and advisory services to improve the safety, sustainability, and...
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EU Activates IDEMIA Biometric Database to Enhance Migration Management, Strengthen Border Security
IDEMIA Public Security and Sopra Steria have launched eu-LISA’s new shared Biometric Matching System, or sBMS, designed to strengthen border control and migration management across the Schengen Area. The system serves as the European Union’s central biometric database, storing and matching fingerprints and facial images. It registers third-country nationals upon entry into any member state,...
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L3Harris Technologies Rolls Out Sensor Systems Production in Poland
L3Harris Technologies has commenced production of its electro-optical/infrared sensor systems for the European market at its new facility in Katowice, Poland. The 2,000-square-meter plant will produce EMX-Series EO/IR sensors designed for both crewed and autonomous platforms used in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting missions. The facility’s tooling enables the delivery of the EMX-Series of EO/IR...
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Ukraine, Sweden Move to Boost Defense Industrial Base Cooperation
The defense ministries of Sweden and Ukraine have agreed to begin joint production of defense equipment in Sweden to strengthen Ukraine’s battlefield resilience against Russia and bolster European security. The two sides formalized the defense industrial base cooperation with a letter of intent signing ceremony in Kyiv on Saturday. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, who...
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Saab Books $553B Thai Purchase of Gripen E/F Aircraft
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth about $553.6 billion to deliver four Gripen fighter aircraft to Thailand. The deal calls for the supply of three Gripen E and one Gripen F aircraft, along with related equipment and support services to the Royal Thai Air Force starting this year and ending in...
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Estonia to Invest $58.5M in Defense Industrial Parks
Estonia is investing over $58.3 million to establish defense industrial parks in Ermistu and Põhja-Kiviõli. The Ministry of Defence said Thursday that areas in Piirsalu and Aidu have also been selected as reserve areas for potential future park expansions. According to Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, the government’s initial negotiations with private companies indicate their investments...
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German Ministry Awards Circus SE Federal Grant on Automated Defense Meal Supply R&D
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has awarded Circus SE a grant worth about $2.3 million to research and develop a fully autonomous nutrition system designed for dependable meal delivery in high-risk defense environments. Circus said the ministry will provide recurring annual funding to the company’s CA-M artificial intelligence robot. The robot is designed...
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EU Disburses $4.7B Package to Ukraine Ahead of Independence Day
The European Union has disbursed over $4.7 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine ahead of the country’s 34th Independence Day. The European Commission said Friday that the latest support package includes $3.6 billion in grants and loans from the Ukraine Facility and an additional $1.1 billion through the European Commission’s Macro-Financial Assistance program. According to...