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Industry Comments Sought on Planned Regulations for Foreign Access to US IaaS Solutions

The U.S. government is proposing new regulations to counter major cybersecurity breaches. The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security said these rules, open for public comment until April 29, respond to a January 2021 executive order that outlines the national emergency that these malicious cyber-related activities pose. The proposal mandates U.S. infrastructure-as-a-service providers...

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Australian Ex-PM Scott Morrison Joins Dyne Maritime Advisory Board

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has joined Dyne Maritime to serve as a member of the US venture capital investor’s advisory board. Morrison, who served as PM from 2018 until 2022, was a founding principal in the formation of the AUKUS trilateral defense agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. “Having the actual architect...

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US Approves Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Turkey for $23B

The administration of President Joe Biden has approved the sale of F-16 aircraft and related equipment to Turkey.  In a Friday press release, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said it notified Congress about the potential foreign military sale of 40 new F-16 aircraft and the modernization of Turkey’s 79 existing fighters for $23 billion. Lockheed Martin...

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US OKs Potential $500M Deal to Provide Croatia With 8 Black Hawk Helicopters

The Department of State has approved a proposed sale of eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the potential Foreign Military Sale has an estimated cost of $500 million. The FMS deal will boost Croatia’s ability to deter current and future threats, support coalition operations, and promote interoperability...

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Palantir, Carahsoft Collaborate to Offer Technologies to Canadian Public Sector

The Canada-based subsidiaries of Palantir and Carahsoft are partnering to offer mission-critical software to the Canadian public sector.  Under the partnership, Carahsoft will serve as the sole distributor of Palantir platform licenses for Canadian government customers.  Carahsoft was awarded a software licensing supply arrangement, the Canadian government’s primary contracting vehicle for enterprise software licenses, in September....

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CRDF Wins Global Affairs Canada Contract to Implement Programs That Address North Korean Threat

CRDF Global has received a contract from Global Affairs Canada to strengthen the nation’s defenses against North Korea.  The Arlington, Virginia-based company will work on four projects that address the regime’s cyber, sanctions evasion and missile proliferation activities. The contract is valued at $1 million. “International collaboration is vital to enhance cybersecurity awareness and sanctions...

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Jacobs To Provide Research, Tech Support for UK’s Nuclear Propulsion Program

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Jacobs a $132 million contract to provide research and technology support for the United Kingdom’s naval nuclear propulsion program. Under the eight-year agreement, the company will deliver technical services for the nuclear reactors, including the Rolls-Royce PWR2s, powering the British Royal Navy’s submarine fleet to ensure their safe...

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Intel Partners With Taiwan Chipmaker UMC on New Foundry

Intel and semiconductor foundry UMC of Taiwan have signed a collaboration agreement to develop a 12-nanometer semiconductor process platform for high-growth applications such as mobile communication devices. Intel said the partnership will deliver an expanded process portfolio, combining its at-scale U.S. production capacity with UMC’s mature nodes foundry experience. The company’s Ocotillo Fabrication site in...

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Report: Russia May Open Drone Production Facilities in the Middle East

Russia wants to establish partnerships with drone-making companies in the Middle East to boost its drone production capabilities. According to state-owned media TASS, Russia’s defense export agency Rosoboronexport is set to discuss the plan at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. “Company representatives will speak about broad capabilities in the field of industrial...

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Australia, Japan To Explore New Robotic, Autonomous Capabilities for Undersea Warfare

Australia said it will work with Japan on a research project to advance the two nations’ capabilities in robotic and autonomous systems for undersea warfare. Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group and Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency will spearhead the inaugural research project to enhance undersea communication and interoperability under a signed collaboration agreement....

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