The United Kingdom government has unveiled its expanded cooperation with Germany on quantum technology. How Will the UK-Germany Partnership Support Quantum? During German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s state visit in early December, the nations pledged to invest about $8 million on quantum research and development projects and $10.7 million to support the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied...
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Babcock to Provide L-39 Jet for French Test Pilot School
Babcock International has secured a contract to supply an Aero L-39 jet for flight test training at France’s test pilot school, École du Personnel Navigant d’Essais et de Réception, or EPNER, European Security and Defence reported Friday. What Missions Will the L-39 Support? The jet will support instruction and evaluation missions that allow trainees to...
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Boeing, RTX Positioned for $2.7B Canada Air Strike Weapons FMS
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.68 billion foreign military sale to Canada for air strike weapons and related equipment. Boeing and RTX are identified as the principal contractors for the proposed sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. What Are Included in Canada’s FMS Request? Canada’s FMS request covers up to...
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UK Unveils $22.7M Investment to Advance Space Technology Development
The United Kingdom Space Agency is investing about $22.7 million in 17 projects focused on Earth observation, satellite communications, space domain awareness, in-orbit servicing and manufacturing, and position, navigation and timing. The investment is funded by the National Space Innovation Programme, or NSIP, to accelerate technology breakthroughs and create a more competitive space sector, the...
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Lockheed Martin & Blackshark.ai Launch Prepar3D Fuse Simulation Platform
Lockheed Martin and Blackshark.ai, an Austria-based software company, have introduced Prepar3D Fuse, an advanced simulation platform designed to train warfighters across multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin said Tuesday. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 19 and learn how AI, machine learning and automation are being utilized to advance warfighter capabilities. What Is...
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New EDA Agreement Opens Wider Defense Cooperation Channel for Switzerland
Switzerland and the European Defence Agency have finalized an expanded cooperation framework that will allow the country to participate in a broader range of European Union defense initiatives while maintaining its neutrality policy. What Does the Updated Swiss-EDA Arrangement Change? The revised Administrative Arrangement replaces a 2012 framework that limited cooperation to research and innovation,...
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Australia Reinforces Collins Class Sustainment Effort at Third Product of Concern Summit
Australia held its third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, as part of efforts to enhance the sustainment of the Collins-class submarine fleet. The meeting was led by Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy, joined by Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and other senior government and industry leaders, the Office of the Minister for Defence Industry said Monday....
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Taiwan to Boost Defense Budget to $40B, Speed T-Dome Air Defense Development
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has unveiled Taipei’s plan to increase its supplementary defense budget to $40 billion in an op-ed published by The Washington Post. According to Lai, the sum will fund Taiwan’s purchase of new weapons from the United States and accelerate the development of T-Dome, an integrated defense system that would protect the...
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Saab Secures $220M Order for Sweden’s Ground-Based Air Defense System
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab an order valued at approximately $220 million for sensors and command-and-control systems to support a ground-based air defense system for brigades, with deliveries scheduled for 2027 and 2028. How Will the New Order Enhance Sweden’s Air Defense? The defense and security company said Tuesday, Sweden aims to enhance...
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Unanet Introduces AI-Powered CRM to UK Construction Market
Unanet has launched its artificial intelligence-powered customer relationship management, or CRM, for architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United Kingdom. The CRM is available through Algorithms Software UK, which also offers the Xpedeon construction enterprise resource planning platform, Unanet said Monday. How Will the Unanet-Algorithms Software Partnership Support Construction Firms? Customers will be able...