Amentum has secured a spot on a $1.25 billion U.K. Ministry of Defence project to support the United Kingdom’s efforts to develop hypersonic strike technologies. Under the seven-year Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework, the company will compete for contracts to provide research, simulation, edge technology development, solutions integration and testing services. According to Mark...
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AMSC Secures First Allied Navy Supply Contract for Ship Protection; Daniel McGahn Quoted
Irving Shipbuilding has tapped power resiliency solutions provider American Superconductor to supply the ship protection systems hardware for Royal Canadian Navy vessels under a multiyear, multiunit supply contract worth about $75 million. Daniel McGahn, AMSC president, chairman and CEO, underscored the task order’s significance as the Ayer, Massachusets-based company’s first delivery to an allied navy....
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Estonian Defense League Poised to Launch Lower-Priced Drones in Ukraine
The Estonian Defense League, a civilian group in Estonia, is helping drive innovation in drone technology, providing field support and battlefield networking with Ukrainian troops fighting a Russian invasion. According to a Defense One report, one of the voluntary organization’s projects, dubbed “Angry Hedgehog,” seeks to develop a locally produced short-range loitering unmanned aircraft system...
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Trellix Report Exposes Rise in Chinese Cyberthreats; John Fokker Quoted
California-based cybersecurity company Trellix said in a new report that it has found an increase in cyberthreats associated with China and Russia, along with other risks, such as the growth of cyber actor tools capable of eluding endpoint detection and response solutions. The study from the Trellix Advanced Research Center, titled “The CyberThreat Report: June...
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US Approves RTX Sale of 300 Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles to Norway in Potential $2B Deal
The U.S. Department of State has approved Norway’s planned purchase of missiles and related equipment from global defense contractor RTX for a potential $1.94 billion. The proposed sale calls for the delivery of 300 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, 20 guidance sections for the weaponry, and related equipment and services. Other purchase items include spare...
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US Army Holds Industry Day in Oslo for Norwegian Construction Companies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, recently gave industry briefings to some 100 representatives of engineering and construction companies in Norway and across Europe about potential construction contracts involving regional security projects. The industry day held in Oslo on May 22 detailed the registration process for competing on U.S. contracts and provided an overview...
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US, Five Eyes Allies Warn Against China’s Recruitment of Former Western Fighter Pilots
The United States, together with its Five Eyes allies, has warned that China is trying to recruit former and current military members from Western countries to strengthen the People’s Liberation Army. In a press release, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s National Counterintelligence and Security Center revealed that China’s PLA is using private...
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Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine Opens Bids for UAS Suppliers
The U.K. government has opened the bidding for suppliers of the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine seeking the rapid supply of thousands of “first person view” unmanned aerial systems to Kyiv. FPV drones allow pilots to see what the drone sees through a camera and goggles. The coalition, co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia,...
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Rheinmetall to Build Ammunition Plant in Lithuania With Potential New Incentives; Ausrine Armonaite Quoted
Germany-based defense company Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding to build an ammunition plant in Lithuania. The Baltic country has declared the project of state importance and is receiving new incentives from the Lithuanian Ministry of the Economy and Innovation, led by Minister Ausrine Armonaite. The planned incentives include legal amendments to simplify site...
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Calian Joins Forc3 to Support Canadian Combat Vehicle Training Program; Pietro Mazzei Quoted
Forc3, a consortium led by Rheinmetall Canada, is advancing its goal of seeking opportunities from the Canadian Army’s Land Vehicle Crew Training System program, with training solution provider Calian joining as a new partner. The LVCTS program is scheduled for implementation in 2025-2026, with funding of between $183 million and $365 million, according to the...