The United States and its international allies have issued a statement condemning the alleged transfer of ballistic missiles from North Korea to Russia. In the statement signed by U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken, European Union High Representative Josep Borrell and the foreign ministers of 47 countries, the coalition declared that the reported North Korea-Russia arms...
Hughes Boulnois has taken on a new role at Airbus. According to his profile on LinkedIn, he is now vice president overseeing the high-altitude surveillance and communications drone program Zephyr. He will report to the executive vice president of air power (military air systems). Zephyr is a solar-powered drone capable of flying at an altitude of about 70,000...
Doug Jankovich has joined QinetiQ as the security and defense company’s new executive vice president. He confirmed his new role in a post on LinkedIn on Tuesday. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead QinetiQ’s corporate AUKUS enterprise, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on this critically important trilateral relationship,” he wrote. ...
The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles from Estonian manufacturer Milrem Robotics have delivered “the most important benefit” of avoiding casualties in the Ukrainian armed forces, according to Juri Pajuste, in charge of the company’s Ukrainian program. The ground-based armed drone is used for anti-tank mine clearing and unexploded ordnance removal, as well as transporting equipment to areas...
Finnish network technology company Nokia has announced the launch of Nokia Federal Solutions, a new subsidiary to cater exclusively to U.S. federal government customers‘ requirements, such as Internet Protocol routing, optical networking, 5G and tactical private wireless. The new subsidiary will be headed by General Manager Mike Loomis, who will lead a team of professionals...
France has ordered 42 new Rafale fighters from Dassault Aviation to increase its existing fleet of 192 aircraft. Under the $5.5 billion deal, Dassault will deliver the combat planes between 2027 and 2032. According to French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu, the additional Rafales will modernize the French military’s operational capabilities and bolster the country’s...
GE Vernova has completed upgrades on four gas turbines at the Sabiya Power Plant, the biggest power station in Kuwait, under a service agreement with Alghanim International. According to GE, the Advanced Gas Path upgrades will increase block output by up to 6.3 percent and reduce heat rate by as much as 1.8 percent, increasing power generation...
Canberra has awarded Lockheed Martin Australia a $24.5 million contract to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles. Initial manufacturing, to start in 2025, will be in Australia, a key toward establishing large-scale domestic missile production, as it will transfer U.S. technology, process engineering certification and start technical skill-building for the local workforce, the Australian...
Poland has selected Palo Alto Networks to enable its Polish Cybersecurity Partnership Program, which seeks to bolster the country’s cyber resilience. Under the PWCyber Program, the company will support Warsaw’s efforts to develop advanced capabilities in threat intelligence, incident response and network security. The initiative will also authorize Palo Alto Networks to tap government resources...
Airbus Helicopters has signed an agreement to acquire Aerovel and its small tactical unmanned aerial system called Flexrotor for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions. According to the Marignane, France-based company, the strategic move will expand its UAS portfolio. Aerovel’s expertise in autonomous flight technology complements the organization’s UAS development efforts and supports its...
