Fortem Technologies has received orders from U.S. allies in Europe and the Middle East for 12 counter-unmanned aircraft systems designed to protect critical defense installations. Placed during the third quarter of 2025, the orders roughly doubled Fortem’s deliveries from the same period in 2024, reflecting rising global demand for counter-drone technologies amid increased rogue drone...
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Airbus Defence and Space Appoints Nathalie Rau to Lead Human Resources
Airbus Defence and Space has appointed Nathalie Rau as executive vice president of human resources and a member of the Airbus SE division’s executive committee. Rau said she is honored to support Airbus personnel whose missions involve preventing crises, protecting lives and restoring communities. “It is a genuine honor to be here to support the...
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General Dynamics, Ricardo Partner on British Army Light Mobility Vehicle
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have partnered to develop a new tactical vehicle for the British Army under the service’s Light Mobility Vehicle program, part of the broader Land Mobility initiative. The collaboration combines defense engineering and automotive innovation to produce a robust, off-the-shelf platform based on the 2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty. The...
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General Dynamics Wins Potential $230M AUKUS Contract for Submarine Weapon Launch Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured an $18.2 million contract to support the AUKUS trilateral security partnership by developing, maintaining and delivering the Common Weapon Launcher and Multi-Tube Weapon Simulator. The five-year agreement includes options that could bring the total contract value to $230 million. Under the contract, Progeny Systems, a GDMS business, will lead...
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NATO Center Picks Oracle, Druid to Build Secure Private 5G Networks
Oracle and its partner Druid Software have been selected to design, deploy and secure private 5G networks for NATO research, training exercises and cyber defense initiatives. According to Oracle, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence verified the company’s 5G Security Edge Protection Proxy as a trusted tool for securing roaming communications across allied...
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Thales Alenia Space Launches Advanced Factory in Rome for Next-Gen Satellites
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its new Space Smart Factory in Rome. The $116 million advanced production facility is co-funded by Italy’s national recovery plan and investments from the two companies. Located at the Tecnopolo Tiburtino innovation hub, the site brings together over 150 technology firms, including small...
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Canada, US Back Five Joint Research Teams to Advance Materials Innovation
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the U.S. National Science Foundation have awarded funding to five joint Canada-U.S. research teams through the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future initiative. The program supports interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate materials and molecular design, shorten discovery-to-application timelines, and train the next generation of...
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Sweden Finalizes C-390 Aircraft Contract Under European Procurement Program
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has signed a contract with the Swedish government for four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft as part of a broader European initiative for joint procurement and interoperability. The finalized agreement follows an initial announcement in April. Under the deal, Sweden also secured options to purchase seven additional aircraft, paving the way for...
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British Laser Detectors Under Development to Protect UK Satellites
The U.K. Space Command is developing sensors to detect lasers that adversaries may use to disrupt satellite operations and intercept communications supporting the nation’s economy and security. About $672,000 has been allocated for the project, the first investment under the U.K. Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Government program, London announced Friday. The initiative aligns with...
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Hensoldt Sets New Software-Defined Defense Platform in MDOcore
German defense electronics firm Hensoldt is developing MDOcore, a software suite for multi-domain operations, Sven Heursch, head of Software-Defined Defence & Digitalisation at Hensoldt, said in an interview. Military and industry leaders will examine how emerging technologies are transforming joint and allied operations at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit...