QinetiQ Target Systems Canada has secured a five-year contract to provide the U.S. government with uncrewed aerial target support services. The $13.3 million contract, managed by the Canadian Commercial Corp., will extend until late 2029, with an option for a six-month extension. The contract ensures that the U.S. Navy will have continued access to the...
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BAE Systems Subsidiary Partners With Rheinmetall to Advance Simulation Technologies
BAE Systems subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations has partnered with Rheinmetall to develop advanced simulation technologies for the defense industry. Their collaboration will initially focus on the Heavy Weapons Carrier project, where BISim will use its VBS4 and Blue IG software products to create a modern combat training solution for the German Army’s Medium Forces. BISim’s...
UK-Led Coalition Activates Reaction System to Alert Potential Undersea Infrastructure Threats
The 10-nation Joint Expeditionary Force has formed Nordic Warden, a reaction system that would alert JEF partners and NATO of potential threats to undersea cables and other infrastructure. Nordic Warden will use artificial intelligence to identify threats from various data sources, including the Automatic Identification System. It is also equipped with algorithms capable of detecting...
MBDA Enhances Propulsion Capabilities With Roxel Acquisition
European defense company MBDA has completed the acquisition of Roxel, making it a wholly owned subsidiary by purchasing Safran’s 50 percent stake. According to MBDA, integrating Roxel’s specialized propulsion technologies will enhance its position in the defense sector. Roxel was formed in 2003 through the merger of Celerg and Royal Ordnance Rocket Motors. The company...
Elbit Systems Secures German Order for PULS Rocket Artillery Launchers
Germany’s federal parliament, the Bundestag, has approved approximately $68 million to purchase five rocket artillery launchers from Israel’s Elbit Systems. The military selected the equipment, known as PULS, short for Precise and Universal Launching System, over a competing proposal from Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall, Defense News reported. A Federal Ministry of Defence spokesperson said that...
Elbit to Deliver Counter-Drone System to NATO Customer
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has secured a $60 million contract to deliver the ReDrone modular counter-unmanned aerial system to an undisclosed NATO country. The three-year contract includes providing advanced equipment such as the DAiR radar, signal intelligence sensors, electronic warfare countermeasures and an electro-optical day/night payload. The ReDrone advanced response system is designed to...
Marshall Extends C-130J Support for Denmark, Norway
Marshall will continue to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft fleets of the Royal Danish Air Force and the Royal Norwegian Air Force for an additional two years. Under the renewed agreements, Marshall will perform depth maintenance — primarily C, C2, and D checks — at its Cambridge facility...
Lithuania Acquires US Drones, Radios to Boost Armed Forces
Lithuania has announced the purchase of uncrewed aerial systems and radios from the United States to enhance the capabilities of its Armed Forces. According to the Ministry of National Defence, the government has signed two contracts totaling $25 million with L3Harris Technologies for manpack radios. These radios will be integrated into the Lithuanian military’s Joint...
UK’s Top-Secret Lab Develops Quantum Atomic Clock for Military Use
The United Kingdom’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has developed a cutting-edge atomic clock using quantum technology that promises to enhance the precision and security of military operations. According to the British government, the device will reduce reliance on GPS technology, which is vulnerable to disruption and jamming. The clock’s exceptional accuracy, losing less than...
ZenaTech Sets Up Testing Facility in Turkey for US, NATO Drones
ZenaTech has finalized a lease for a drone testing facility in Turkey to evaluate the ZenaDrone 1000 model designed for U.S. and NATO defense applications. The Toronto-based manufacturer anticipates the facility will be fully operational by the first quarter of 2025. ZenaTech CEO Shaun Passley emphasized Turkey’s strong reputation for innovation in the defense industry....