Australian tech company Silentium Defence has completed the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program, a project designed to help small innovative businesses advance their technical and operational capabilities. Lockheed Martin Australia confirmed that Silentium Defence finished the MPP, with LMA’s Office of Australian Industrial Participation sponsoring the company’s participation in the development program. Under the 12-month...
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Comtech Secures Spectra Group Deal to Equip NATO, European Union Customers With BLOS Capabilities
Comtech has secured a $20 million deal from United Kingdom-based Spectra Group to provide NATO and European Union customers with the Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable Terminal system. The agreement will deliver secure and resilient beyond-line-of-sight capabilities to military users, according to Comtech President and CEO Ken Peterman. The company’s Troposcatter Family of Systems will provide blended...
UAE’s Edge Group Acquires Majority Stake in Swiss VTOL Maker Anavia
Abu Dhabi-based Edge Group has acquired 52 percent majority shares of Swiss vertical takeoff and landing system manufacturer Anavia. The move makes Edge a leader in VTOL. “The acquisition of a majority share in Anavia is an important step in Edge’s strategy of bolstering its advanced autonomous aerial vehicle capabilities as it rapidly expands its...
Australia Establishes Defence Digital Group to Strengthen ICT Capabilities
The Australian Defence Force has established a new group to oversee Australia’s digital information and communications capabilities. According to Chris Crozier, chief information officer of the Australian federal government, the formation of the Defence Digital Group to replace the Chief Information Officer Group is a step forward in aligning the ADF’s information and communication posture and structure...
DTC, Huneed Technologies to Develop MANET Solution for Modern Military Applications
Domo Tactical Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huneed Technologies to develop an advanced mobile ad hoc network solution for use in the modern battlefield around the world. As part of the agreement, DTC will provide its MANET technology to South Korean military forces. Under the MOU. the partner companies will advance the...
Lockheed Martin, Euro Partners to Provide F-16 Training Support in Romania
Lockheed Martin will be working with several European companies to provide combat plane training at the newly inaugurated European F-16 Training Center in Romania. Romania and the Netherlands established the center to train local pilots on the F-16, according to OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin....
U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Develop Resilient, Secure Infrastructure in Pacific
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. representative to the United Nations, has reaffirmed the American government’s commitment to the Pacific Islands’ sustainable development goals, which include building resilient and secure infrastructure. The ambassador made the pledge during the Pacific Islands Forum held in the Cook Islands, where she met with regional leaders and entrepreneurs. Enhancing digital connectivity...
Edge Launches Multi-Domain Military Testing Facility in the Gulf Region
Edge, an Abu Dhabi-based advanced technology and defense company, has launched X Range, an international training facility for defense and aerospace capabilities and testing space for commercial products. The facility, which was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2023 on Monday, is located on a 350-square-kilometer island called Abu Al Abyad, about an hour’s drive from...
Airbus, Satlantis Sign MOU to Offer Infrared Capability to Spanish Government
Airbus and Bilbao-based company Satlantis are collaborating on space-based infrared capabilities for the Spanish government and Ministry of Defence. The companies recently signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Satlantis-developed optical and thermal cameras on Airbus satellites. The partnership aims to offer governments with high-resolution thermal observation and data collection to strengthen national security, assist in...
KBR to Continue Supporting UK’s $1.2B Clean Energy Efforts
KBR’s Frazer-Nash Consultancy has secured a contract from the U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to continue supporting the country’s $1.2 billion clean energy initiative. Modifications to the agreement originally awarded in 2021 include the company assisting in the United Kingdom’s efforts to develop new energy technologies, systems and processes. In particular, it...