U.S. and U.K. cybersecurity experts have released a technical report offering guidance on defending against cyberattacks that use “living off the land” techniques. According to the National Security Agency, hostile Chinese and Russian actors often use LOTL as an intrusion method, where legitimate tools already installed on the target system are exploited to conduct malicious...
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Lockheed Martin Explores Partnerships in Sweden’s Aerospace Industry
Lockheed Martin and tactical IT company MilDef Group of Helsingborg, Sweden, have agreed to explore an industrial partnership and boost Swedish aerospace capability. The U.S. defense contractor said the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to identify new collaborative opportunities as it offers its C-130J-30 Super Hercules for consideration to the Swedish Air Force....
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UK Bares $57M Stimulus for Quantum Computing Development
The British government has allocated $56.8 million to develop the U.K. quantum computing industry and tap the sector’s contribution toward the country’s transformation into a quantum-enabled economy by 2033. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said the funding opportunities include projects on quantum tech-based brain scanners for improved diagnosis of mental disorders and cost-saving...
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Leonardo Working With Saudi Arabia to Develop New Aerospace, Defense Technologies
Leonardo DRS said it will collaborate with Saudi Arabia to develop new aerospace and defense capabilities. The Italian company announced the partnership at the World Defence Show in Riyadh on Sunday. Under a memorandum of understanding signed by the two parties, the partnership will explore investment and collaboration opportunities in the kingdom’s supply chain and...
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Lawmakers Urge UK MoD to Address Recruitment, Retention Crisis
The U.K. House of Commons defense committee has released a report urging the Ministry of Defence to swiftly address the recruitment and retention crisis in the British Armed Forces’ regulars and reservists. Titled “Ready for War?” the report pointed out that the Armed Forces, whenever asked to deploy, consistently overstretch, negatively impacting fighter retention and...
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Idemia New Divisions Look to Accelerate Growth in Biometrics, Cryptography
The Idemia Group has established three new divisions to accelerate growth and develop new offerings that address the needs of their specific segments. The three divisions are Idemia Secure Transactions, Idemia Public Security and Idemia Smart Identity. “Over the past few years, the group has clearly demonstrated its ability to perform and confirmed its changes...
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BAE Systems Grows UAS Business With Malloy Aeronautics Purchase
BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics, a Berkshire, U.K.-based manufacturer of all-electric, heavy-lift drones for civilian and military users. Malloy’s drone variations have interchangeable capabilities, offering flexibility, cost-reduction and more secure operations than traditional UAS, BAE said. The company sees the purchase further accelerating Malloy’s drone development to meet global customers’ advanced technology requirements. FalconWorks, the...
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UK Awards Thales $2.3B Contract to Boost Royal Navy’s Readiness
French electronic defense contractor Thales has secured a $2.3 billion, 15-year contract to keep the British Royal Navy’s fleet at sea longer. The company said the new Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team contract, which started Jan. 1, responds to the rising need to boost the availability of RN ships and submarines amid growing uncertainties in the...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Proposal to Purchase Hellfire Missiles
The U.S. Department of State has cleared the way for the potential sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands. The proposed $150 million foreign military sale would deliver 386 air-to-ground missiles to the Dutch government. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Hellfire missile deal also includes technical, integration, logistics and program support. The...
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Saab, MBDA Collaborate to Develop Advanced Anti-Tank, Air Defense Capabilities
Saab and MBDA have signed letters of intent to strengthen their collaboration in advancing anti-tank and air defense capabilities. The companies finalized the agreement on Wednesday to support a new strategic partnership that France and Sweden sealed the day before as part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Sweden. The two countries identified...