The new CEO of Italian defense and electronics firm Leonardo, Roberto Cingolani, said the company is “working on some alliances that should create European hubs in fundamental defense sectors.” According to a Defense News report, the CEO’s strategy, which he unveiled in a speech before a defense committee in the Italian Parliament, calls for a...
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DCSA Identifies Electronics, Software, C4 as Most Targeted US Technologies in New Report
Foreign entities continue to target U.S. government partners to access classified technologies. According to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, electronics, software, and command, control, communication and computers are the top three most targeted Industrial Base Technologies in 2022. DCSA published the most recent version of its Targeting U.S. Technologies report, which provides information on...
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Terran Orbital Secures ESA Contract to Develop Nanosatellite for Space Servicing Missions
Terran Orbital subsidiary Tyvak International has received a $4.7 million contract to develop a nanosatellite for the European Space Agency’s mission operations on the Space Rider uncrewed robotic laboratory. Under the deal, the company will partner with the Polytechnic University of Turin, the University of Padova and StellarProject to build the spacecraft, which will be...
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DOD Publishes Final Rule Outlining Conditions for Naval Vessel Repair in Foreign Shipyards
The Department of Defense will allow the repair of naval vessels in shipyards outside the United States and Guam if the conditions under the amended Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement are met. DOD’s Defense Acquisition Regulations System published the DFARS amendment in the Federal Register on Wednesday. Current acquisition regulations restrict the construction and repair...
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New AWS European Sovereign Cloud Offering to Address Strict EU Rules
Amazon Web Services announced on Wednesday that it will roll out an independent AWS European Sovereign Cloud to help companies and the public sector meet the European Union’s strict regulations. The new European offering, which will be located in Europe and operate out of the continent, will feature security, availability and performance similar to existing...
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Elbit Systems to Serve as the Swedish Army’s LSS Mark Integration Partner
Elbit Systems Sweden AB will manage the rollout of the LSS Mark tactical command support system as part of the Swedish Army’s digitalization. The company will serve as the LSS Mark integration partner for the Swedish Army over a 10-year period under an approximately $170 million contract. Under the deal, the Elbit Systems subsidiary will be in charge...
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Sweden Awards Saab a New Contract for Gripen C/D Fleet Upgrade
Saab will provide upgrades and support services to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration’s fleet of JAS 39 Gripen C/D. The FMV placed an order for continued operation and capability enhancements for the fighter aircraft under a newly awarded contract valued at $51.9 million. Lars Tossman, head of Saab’s Aeronautics business unit, said the development ensures that Gripen...
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Microsoft to Spend $3.1B for Expansion of Cloud, AI Infrastructure in Australia
Microsoft has announced an investment of $3.1 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Australia through 2025. The company said the digital investment will enable Australia to deploy AI technologies to fortify its economic competitiveness, generate highly skilled jobs and safeguard the country from evolving cyberthreats. Microsoft Vice Chairman and President...
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Saab Names Laurence Earl as Vice President, Head of Operational Excellence for Aeronautics Business Area
Defense and security company Saab has appointed Laurence Earl as the new vice president and head of operational excellence for its aeronautics business. Earl confirmed his new position on his LinkedIn profile on Monday. “Saab is a fantastic company with a proud heritage, great people and lots of opportunities,” he said. “Together we continue to...
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Boeing, Ferra Engineering Extend Collaborative Effort to Produce Precision Bomb Guidance Kits
Boeing has expanded its partnership with Australia’s Ferra Engineering to continue manufacturing Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range precision bomb guidance kits. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding extending their collaboration until 2028. According to Boeing, the deal will also explore potential applications for Powered JDAM, a low-cost version of the wing kit...