Sweden’s Saab has received a $161.1 million contract to maintain and modernize Germany’s Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missiles. The contract has a performance period until 2035. German subcontractor Taurus Systems, a joint venture between Saab and MBDA Germany, made the order after receiving an initial placement from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology...
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Serco Promotes Anthony Kirby as Group Chief Executive
Government services company Serco has appointed Anthony Kirby as its new group chief executive, effective Monday. Kirby succeeds Mark Irwin, who retired after a 12-year tenure as group CEO at the firm based in Hart, England. Prior to this promotion, Kirby served as the group’s chief operating officer for over two years and as the...
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Saab to Supply Colombian Navy’s Combat System for Damen Naval
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval has tapped Swedish defense manufacturer Saab to supply the combat system for the Colombian Navy’s new Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie frigate. The order includes Saab’s 9LV combat management and fire control systems, Ceros 200 radar and optronic tracking fire control director, EOS 500 electro-optical fire control director and Sea Giraffe 4A...
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Nokia Receives EC Regulatory Approval for $2.3B Infinera Acquisition
Finnish telecommunications solutions provider Nokia has received approval from the European Commission for its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, a U.S. manufacturer of open optical networking equipment. Once the deal is finalized, the combined entity will produce optical transport equipment and other related hardware. Nokia, which announced the acquisition deal in June 2024, believes the...
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Elbit Systems UK Girds for Mortar System Launch
Elbit Systems UK is prioritizing the launch of its Sling 120 mm mortar system in the United Kingdom this year, CEO Martin Fausset said. The Sling platform is engineered for easier deployment and increased survivability of light forces while delivering higher lethality to adversaries. “Built to integrate with most light platforms including the Supacat Jackal,...
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Airbus-Led Consortium to Upgrade French Naval Communication Network
The French Defence Procurement Agency has awarded an Airbus Defence and Space-led consortium a contract to develop and maintain the third stage of France’s IP Network of the Naval Force, also known as RIFAN. The contract, potentially worth up to $504 million over 10 years, covers incremental upgrades to the RIFAN system between 2026 and...
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CGI Closes Acquisition Deal for UK Tech Engineering Consultancy BJSS
Canadian IT and business consulting firm CGI has completed its acquisition of BJSS, a technology and engineering consultancy based in the United Kingdom. The move follows the signing of a share purchase agreement in January that formalized their commitment to the deal. The acquisition is part of CGI’s expansion to enhance its capabilities in artificial...
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Ultra I&C to Deliver Cryptographic Rekey Capabilities to Poland
Tactical communications solutions provider Ultra Intelligence & Communications is set to deliver remote rekey capabilities for Crypto Modernization Link-16 to Poland under a contract from Enamor International. Under the award, Ultra I&C will deploy its Remote Tactical Data Link Management System to equip the Polish Armed Forces with the ability to perform remote cryptographic rekey,...
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Saab to Boost Combat Weapons Output as New Facilities Come Onstream, CEO Says
Saab President and CEO Micael Johannson said Saab is on track to meet its annual production target of 400,000 units for all its ground combat weapons starting in 2025. He told Breaking Defense on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that his company holds “a huge backlog” and its output is expected to increase...
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Serco to Continue Providing Air Navigation Services at UAE Airport
British multinational Serco has secured a contract to continue providing air navigation services to the United Arab Emirates Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah. The agreement focuses on optimizing Sharjah International Airport’s aeronautical information management and air traffic services. Serco’s partnership with the UAE dates back to 1947 when the company was first awarded the...