Three satellites built by Scottish space companies have launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 rideshare mission, marking a key step in the United Kingdom’s push to lead next-generation satellite communications, including through laser-based data links and scalable in-orbit small satellite manufacturing. The space assets, developed by Glasgow-based Spire Global and AAC Clyde Space, are backed by UK...
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US, UK Launch REEF Program to Counter Unmanned Underwater Vessel Threats
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has launched a commercial solutions opening to identify technologies capable of countering unmanned underwater vehicle, or UUV, threats, the U.K. Defence Innovation said Thursday. What Is the REEF Program? The Robotic Exclusion and Engagement Framework, or REEF, is a program designed as a rapid-acquisition pathway that allows companies to pitch technology...
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Australia Partners With Germany’s TDW on Missile Warhead Production
Australia has entered an agreement with German warhead manufacturer TDW to strengthen Canberra’s defense manufacturing and guided weapons capability. On Friday, Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy signed a letter of intent with German Minister for Defence Boris Pistorius, enabling the Australian Department of Defence and TDW to collaborate on the manufacturing and maintenance...
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France Plans $10B Munitions Boost, Pushes Industrial Expansion Through 2030
France plans to increase munitions spending by nearly $10 billion through 2030 as it works to rebuild stockpiles and expand production capacity to meet evolving security demands across Europe and the Middle East, Defense News reported. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the investment reflects lessons from recent conflicts, where the scale and pace of missile,...
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UK to Train Turkish Air Force Pilots, Crew to Support Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
The United Kingdom will train Turkish Air Force pilots and ground crew to fly and support the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets under a new agreement. The UK Ministry of Defence said Wednesday that 10 Turkish pilots and nearly 100 mechanical, avionics, weapons and mission systems technicians will train alongside the Royal Air Force to ensure...
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Canada Leads Negotiations on Defence, Security & Resilience Bank Initiative
Canada has convened representatives from 18 countries in Montréal to begin negotiations on establishing a multilateral Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, or DSRB, aimed at supporting collective security efforts. What Is the DSRB for? The Canadian government said Monday the planned institution is intended to mobilize private capital and provide long-term, low-cost financing for defense, security...
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EU, Australia Advance Strategic Ties With Defense Pact, Trade Deal
The European Union and Australia have formalized a new security and defense partnership and finalized a free trade agreement, marking a significant expansion of cooperation across defense, economic and technology domains. The agreements reflect growing alignment between Europe and Indo-Pacific partners as geopolitical competition intensifies, the European Commission said Tuesday. What Does the Security and...
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New Zealand Unveils Strategic Industrial Base Statements for Domestic Uncrewed Capability
New Zealand Minister of Defence Judith Collins has outlined a plan to work with industry to strengthen supply chain resilience and domestic capability in uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems. What Is the Purpose of the Strategic Industrial Base Statements? The Ministry of Defence said Friday, under the New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy, it will establish three Strategic Industrial...
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Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 Radar Demonstrates Live Target Tracking for Japan Aegis Vessel Program
Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 radar demonstrated its ability to search, detect, identify, track and discriminate against targets during an exercise the company conducted with the Department of War, the Missile Defense Agency and Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The Bethesda, Maryland-headquartered defense company said Sunday that the system also carried out virtual target engagements. The exercise marks...
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SAP Expands Sovereign Cloud Push With France Deployment on Bleu Platform
SAP is extending its sovereign cloud strategy into France through a new deployment on Bleu’s cloud infrastructure, targeting organizations that must operate under strict national data control and security requirements. The move focuses on enabling government entities and regulated sectors to transition critical systems to the cloud without relinquishing jurisdictional control over sensitive data, SAP...