Diehl Aerospace is developing an advanced integrated modular avionics platform to support the next-generation weapon system of the Future Combat Air System program. The company, a joint venture between the German Diehl Group and the French Thales Group, said the IMA is designed to provide pilots with real-time data for tactical decision-making, with artificial intelligence...
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GM Defense, NP Aerospace Partner for UK, NATO Military Vehicle Programs
GM Defense has partnered with British defense firm NP Aerospace to compete for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle program and other modernization initiatives across NATO. International industry and government partnerships take center stage as the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16 explores how coalition warfare and cutting-edge technologies...
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UK Secret Intelligence Service Names First Woman Chief
Blaise Metreweli is set to be the 18th chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service, making her the first woman to occupy the role in MI6 history. She succeeds Richard Moore, who will retire by autumn 2025. “I am proud and honored to be asked to lead my service. MI6 plays a vital role...
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MBDA to Develop FULGUR Missile for Italian Army’s Short-Range Air Defense
MBDA has signed a development contract with the Italian Army to supply a new very short-range air defense system featuring the FULGUR missile. The announcement was made during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Join experts and thought leaders for the discussion at the Potomac Officers Club’s upcoming 2025 GovCon International Summit, where the future...
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BAE Systems to Supply Sweden With Additional Long-Range Missiles
BAE Systems is set to deliver Sweden additional BONUS precision-guided munitions under a recently signed $63.4 million contract. The latest order follows Copenhagen’s placing an order for the same ammunition in May. The Potomac Officers Club will hold its second GovCon International Summit on Oct. 16, where the future of global collaboration and defense takes center stage. Explore...
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Australia Reaches Key Milestone in Ghost Bat Combat Drone Demo
Australia demonstrated a key capability of its MQ-28A Ghost Bat combat drone in recent trials conducted in Woomera. The activity, which the Department of Defence said marks a milestone in the country’s $1 billion investment in developing next-generation autonomous systems, involved a single operator aboard an E-7A Wedgetail controlling two uncrewed aircraft against an airborne...
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NVIDIA, Deutsche Telekom Launch Germany’s Largest AI Infrastructure Project
NVIDIA and Deutsche Telekom have partnered to set up Germany’s first industrial artificial intelligence cloud, marking a step in the nation’s push for sovereign AI infrastructure. The initiative, announced during NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Berlin, is poised to support manufacturing applications, including design, simulation, robotics and digital twins. NVIDIA describes the AI factory...
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NATO Chief Expects Approval of New Defense Investment Plan
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expects alliance members to agree to a new defense investment plan to increase their military spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product from the current 2 percent. He said he expects NATO leaders to make the “bold” decision during their summit meeting in The Hague from June 24 to 25. Other items...
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D-Fend Solutions Appoints New Members to Top Leadership
Technology company D-Fend Solutions, has named Uri Nisani and Pini Gvili as new members of the leadership team as it looks to expand operations and strengthen product development. “As global demand for advanced counter-drone solutions accelerates and as D-Fend continues to lead and expand its market presence, scaling our innovation and operations has become more...
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CENTCOM Chief Urges Overhaul of US Foreign Military Sales Process
U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Michael Kurilla has recommended that U.S. lawmakers enable the Department of Defense to award multiyear contracts more often to encourage long-term investments in production capacities. He noted that under-investing in the defense industrial base is a significant bottleneck for the United States to meet its partner countries’ demand for military...