Microsoft Threat Intelligence has confirmed that the Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Secret Blizzard is conducting a cyber espionage campaign targeting foreign embassies operating in Moscow. Using an adversary-in-the-middle, or AiTM, position at the internet service provider level, the group has been deploying a custom malware known as ApolloShadow to gain persistent access to...
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Top USSF Official Tours Europe to Drive Space Collaboration
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna has completed a European tour to assess U.S. Space Force operations and strengthen partnerships across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. The trip from July 15 to 27 follows through on the International Partnership Strategy that USSF launched in early July. Bentivegna noted that...
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Leonardo Set to Acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles in $1.9B Deal
Leonardo has agreed to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles to strengthen its role as a fully integrated original equipment manufacturer in the land defense sector. The transaction, with a total enterprise value of $1.94 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition is also expected to help...
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Estonia Embraces Modern Military Tech With $11.4B Investment
Estonia is set to spend over $11.4 billion over the next four years to upgrade its defense capabilities. The effort will focus on equipping the armed forces with modern capabilities, such as unmanned systems. “With this new development plan, we are building a modern Defence Forces that will work closely with our allies to strengthen deterrence...
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MBDA Fast-Tracks ASTER Missiles Delivery for France, Italy, UK
MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defense missiles, less than two and a half years after France and Italy placed the joint order through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation and its industry partner Eurosam. The French missile maker said the milestone highlights the rapid progress of its ASTER missile program. The...
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NATO Task Force Boosts Arctic Security
Ships and aircraft under Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 are currently conducting security operations in the Arctic and High North. According to NATO, the operations reflect the alliance’s commitment to peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the region. By enhancing its Arctic maritime domain awareness, NATO said it aims to improve readiness for various...
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ESA Gains Access to Spire Global Historical Weather Data
Spire Global has secured a contract with the European Space Agency to provide historical weather data derived from its satellites. The agreement, part of ESA’s Third Party Mission program, grants access to Spire’s data gleaned from GNSS-Reflectometry, Polarimetric Radio Occultation and other techniques, offering valuable insight into sea ice, soil moisture and precipitation. Matthieu Talpe,...
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Kongsberg Maritime Sets Up New Offices in Indonesia
Kongsberg Maritime has opened two new offices in Jakarta and Batam in Indonesia to better serve its commercial and governmental maritime clients. The announcement was made at the Inamarine Expo in Jakarta, attended by Norwegian Ambassador Rut Krüger Giverin. Patrick Banks, Kongsberg Maritime’s vice president of aftermarket sales for the Asia-Pacific region, said Jakarta and...
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NATO Highlights Role of Centers of Excellence in Promoting Innovation, Interoperability
NATO’s Allied Command Transformation has highlighted the strategic impact of its 30 accredited centers of excellence in accelerating innovation and interoperability across the alliance. On Tuesday, it listed some of its COEs, detailing how they are turning emerging concepts into practical tools. The Air Operations COE, for instance, has developed ALEXO, a real-time planning tool...
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Poland Receives $4B US Loan Guarantee to Boost Defense Procurement
The United States has granted Poland a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan guarantee to support the country’s continued investments in American-made defense systems. Announced on Friday by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the agreement brings the total U.S. loan support to Poland to over $15 billion in the past three years. Signed by DSCA...