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Germany, Poland and Netherlands Aim for Rapid Military Deployment to NATO’s Eastern Flank

Germany, the Netherlands and Poland have agreed to accelerate the deployment of troops and weapons to NATO’s eastern flank in the event of a conflict with Russia. The three NATO members signed a letter of intent for closer cooperation on Tuesday to establish a condition that supports swift military maneuver across Europe. The deal would...

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Westinghouse, Bechtel Gain Support for Nuclear Reactor Projects in Czechia

Westinghouse Electric and Bechtel will tap the Czech Republic’s nuclear industry capabilities to pursue their proposal to supply the Balkan country with up to four nuclear reactors. The American companies will draw support from the local industry base via an agreement signed with the Czech Power Industry Alliance in Washington on Wednesday, Westinghouse said. The CPIA,...

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US Sanctions Egyptian, Turkish Nationals for Providing Cybersecurity Training, Funding for ISIS

The United States has sanctioned two Egyptian nationals for allegedly providing cybersecurity training to members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and facilitating funding efforts in support of the terrorist organization.  In a press release, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control named Mu’min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim and Sarah Jamal Muhammad...

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New Zealand, Australia Forge Partnership to Support Earth, Space Research Projects

New Zealand and Australia are working together to advance Earth and space science research. Judith Collins, New Zealand’s space minister, welcomed the agreement, saying the collaboration will bring “real-world benefits to New Zealanders.” “New Zealand has an innovative space sector. This partnership presents exciting opportunities for it to grow and thrive. It is also an...

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US, South Korea to Advance Joint R&D Efforts on Quantum Technology

The United States and South Korea have agreed to expand their existing cooperation to advance research and development efforts on quantum computing. Officials from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science were in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday to sign a revised memorandum of understanding to...

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Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Plant to Start IFV Ammo Production in 2024

Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions, a joint venture of the German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and the Hungarian holding company N7, will begin manufacturing ammunition in 2024 at its new plant in Varpalota, Hungary, which is now in its second phase of construction. According to Rheinmetall, the plant’s completed first phase will produce 30 mm medium-caliber...

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Iran’s Latest Simorgh Rocket Launch Deploys Three Satellites to LEO

Iran has launched three satellites atop its Simorgh rocket. The trio of satellites reached low-Earth orbit, with an altitude ranging from 280 miles to 680 miles, according to the Middle Eastern nation’s Secretariat of the Government Information Council. Keihan 2 and Hatef 1, two of the newly launched satellites, were for communications and navigation. The third...

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Czech Republic Signs Deal to Purchase 24 F-35s From Lockheed Martin

The Czech Republic has formalized an agreement with the United States to acquire 24 F-35 Lightning II aircraft. According to Lockheed Martin, the European nation sealed the deal by signing a letter of offer and acceptance on Monday. Bridget Lauderdale, vice president and general manager of the F-35 program at Lockheed, confirmed that the Czech...

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Greece Wins US Approval to Acquire 40 F-35 Fighter Jets

The U.S. Department of State has given the green light on Greece’s plan to purchase 40 F-35 fighter jets from the United States. Details of the proposed foreign military sale worth $8.6 billion have been sent to Congress for review and approval, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Under the deal, Athens is also...

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11 Companies To Compete in ADF Drone Accelerator Development Challenge

Eleven Australian companies are expected to demonstrate uncrewed aerial system prototypes in the Australian Defence Force’s Sovereign UAS Challenge scheduled in April. According to the Australian Minister of Defence’s office, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is running the innovation contest to supply new capabilities to the ADF. ASCA was formed in May to transition game-changing...

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