Thales Defense & Security is set to supply the NATO Support and Procurement Agency with Scorpion helmet-mounted display retrofit kits to aid the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 HMD modernization initiative. The order marks the first of several anticipated procurements for the HMDs. The kits, a replacement for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, will give...
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ST Engineering to Provide Singapore Navy With Unmanned Mine Countermeasure Systems
ST Engineering has secured contracts from Singapore’s Ministry of Defence to provide mine countermeasure unmanned systems for the Republic of Singapore Navy. The defense tech manufacturer announced Wednesday that the package will include unmanned surface vessels, autonomous underwater vehicles, a command and control center, and a simulation platform. ST Engineering said the USVs and AUVs...
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Sweden Orders $135M Additional Lightweight Torpedoes From Saab
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has ordered additional lightweight torpedoes and torpedo tubes from Saab in a $135.4 million deal to enhance the country’s naval defense. Designated Torped 47 by the Swedish Armed Forces, the Saab Lightweight Torpedo is designed for deployment from submarines, ships and helicopters. Saab said it features a fully digital homing...
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Eutelsat Names Former Orange Exec as New CEO
Eutelsat Group has appointed Jean-François Fallacher as its new CEO, effective June 1, succeeding Eva Berneke. The French satellite operator said the decision was approved during a Sunday board meeting based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Governance Committee. Fallacher brings extensive experience in telecommunications, most recently serving as executive vice president and CEO...
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EXA Infrastructure Taps Nokia to Upgrade Global Optical Transport Network
Nokia will expand and upgrade digital infrastructure solutions provider EXA Infrastructure’s international optical transport capabilities using its 1830 Global Express platform and ICE7 coherent optics. The two companies launched the partnership following a trial of the ICE7 solution in Europe. According to Ciaran Delaney, chief operating officer at EXA, the advanced platform provides a seamless...
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Keysight Wins NATO Contract to Enhance Radar, EW Testing Capabilities
Keysight Technologies has secured a contract with NATO’s Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites to enhance radar and electronic warfare testing capabilities across allied naval bases. The deal involves deploying the company’s radar target generators and EW threat simulators, supporting NATO in validating and maintaining sensor accuracy and electronic support measures systems. Thierry...
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Airbus Digitalization Taps Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Airbus will use Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE virtual twins platform to support all new development and life cycle management programs for its civil and military aircraft, including helicopters, under an extended partnership agreement between the two companies. Dassault said the digital platform’s deployment will enable collaboration of over 20,000 Airbus employees and suppliers, either on-premise or...
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BlackBerry Critical Event Management Solution Gains FedRAMP Status
BlackBerry’s AtHoc critical event management product has gained Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program High Authorization status, continuing the Canadian software company’s mission of extending solutions to government customers to enable data security and operational resilience. Ramon Pinero, general manager of BlackBerry AtHoc, said FedRAMP High Authorization marks a significant milestone for the company’s aim...
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Accenture Expands Into Maritime Sector Via Fincantieri JV
Global professional services company Accenture is expanding its footprint in Italy through a joint venture with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The JV, Fincantieri Ingenium, is geared toward developing advanced digital capabilities in the cruise, naval defense and port infrastructure sectors. Initial development efforts include Navis Sapiens, a digital ecosystem for optimizing ships and onshore infrastructure operational...
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BAE Systems Workers Gain Lifelong Training Opportunities With New Glasgow Facility
British multinational BAE Systems hosted a ceremony to formally open the Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow, Scotland, with Princess Anne of the United Kingdom in attendance. The academy, which has been offering courses since September 2024, is designed to train the company’s workforce on the essentials of shipbuilding and other maritime-related topics. Participants get a...