Iranian cyber actors have been using brute force attacks such as password spraying since October 2023 to access critical infrastructure networks, according to a joint cybersecurity advisory from U.S., Canadian and Australian government agencies. The advisory authors, including the U.S. National Security Agency, Communications Security Establishment Canada and the Australian Federal Police, warned that the...
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US OKs $1.4B Radio Equipment Sale to the Netherlands
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale of radio equipment to the Netherlands for an estimated cost of $1.42 billion. L3Harris Technologies will serve as the principal contractor for the project. The Dutch government has requested L3Harris’ AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A, AN/PRC-160 AN/PRC-163 and AN/PRC-167 radios, tactical key loaders and network encryptors, plus technical...
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Canada Commits to $14M Investment in Kepler’s Aether Constellation
Kepler Communications will receive a $14 million investment from the Canadian government to support the development of its $203 million high-speed data relay constellation, Aether. The satellite network will use optical intersatellite link laser technology to reduce the time needed to transmit data between space assets and ground stations. According to François-Philippe Champagne, minister of...
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Netherlands Set to Procure Kongsberg NASAMS, NOMADS Air Defense Systems
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace anticipates a $1.01 billion order from the Netherlands for the company’s air defense systems. The Dutch government is currently awaiting parliamentary approval to procure the NOMADS and NASAMS, shorf for National Manoeuvre Air Defence System and National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, respectively, under the Citadel integrated air and missile defense program....
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USAF Official Promotes Interoperability Among Indo-Pacific Partners
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said interoperability with allies is key to addressing the logistics and connectivity challenges that hinder efforts to maintain stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on a panel during the Indo-Pacific Air Chiefs Conference in Japan on Tuesday, Allvin highlighted the need to strengthen alliances...
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New Bill Paves Way for NZ’s Membership to European Convention on Cybercrime
The New Zealand Parliament has approved the first reading of a bill to align the country’s laws with the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. The Budapest Convention, also known as the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, provides guidelines for international cooperation in investigating various criminal activities carried out online. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced the...
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SRI Partners With Japan’s Ministry of Defense to Support New Research Institute
Research and development nonprofit SRI International has partnered with Japan to support the newly established Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute. SRI, which has been working with the Japanese industry and government for over 60 years, will aid DISTI in defining and managing projects in critical technology areas identified by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics...
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Rheinmetall, Leonardo to Jointly Manufacture Tanks for Italian Army
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and Italian defense company Leonardo have formed Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, a 50:50 joint venture initially focused on producing a new main battle tank and an armored infantry combat system for the Italian Army. The LRMV partnership ultimately aims to build a new European manufacturing center for military combat vehicles for...
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Samsung Electronics, KT to Power Korean Navy’s Private 5G Needs
Samsung Electronics and KT Corp. have received a contract from the Republic of Korea Navy to deploy a private 5G network in a Korean naval base under the Smart Naval Port initiative. The effort, expected to be deployed by December 2025, will boost the service’s battleship and base operation support capabilities. According to a deal...
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France, Germany Join US-Led Operation Olympic Defender
France and Germany have accepted an invitation from U.S. Space Command to join Multi-National Force-Operation Olympic Defender, a collaboration of allies that aims to strengthen defenses and deter aggression in the space domain. Gen. Stephen Whiting, USSPACECOM and MNF-OOD commander, and other military officials from OOD members Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand...