The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress about a potential $70 million sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided missiles to Oman. The planned foreign military sale, which the Department of State has approved, calls for the delivery of 301 TOW 2B radio frequency missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF) as well as government and contractor support on...
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Reuters: US Updating Restrictions on Exporting AI Chips, Chipmaking Tools to China
A U.S. official revealed that China has been informed of U.S. plans to update the rules banning the export of artificial intelligence chips and chipmaking tools to Beijing, according to a Reuters report. The rules were first implemented in October 2022 as part of Washington’s effort to address national security concerns, hinder China’s efforts to...
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Cyber Analysis Center Beefs Up European Digital Domain’s Shield
The European Commission’s continuous cyberattack risk monitoring of the digital infrastructure in Europe can now be accomplished via the continent’s first cyber analysis center, U.K. aerospace, defense and security company Leonardo announced Tuesday. The facility is part of a $20 million project that the EC’s DG Connect awarded to a consortium comprising Leonardo and Spanish transport,...
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US Chamber of Commerce Wants Clear-Cut Implementing Regulations in Treasury Provisions on Outbound Investments for Critical Tech
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has suggested that the Department of the Treasury issue clear-cut implementing regulations in its “Provisions Pertaining to U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern.” The provisions, published on Aug. 14, follow the Aug. 9 issuance of Executive Order 14105 on “Addressing United States...
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First Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft for Poland’s Armed Forces Unveiled
Aerospace company Saab has unveiled its first airborne early warning system aircraft for Poland. The Saab 340 aircraft was presented to the customer at the Swedish airframer in Linkoping, southern Sweden, on Friday. Representatives from Sweden and Poland attended the ceremony. “We are honored to provide this important capability to Poland and proud to be quickly...
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DCSA Holds Transfer of Ceremony as William Lietzau Steps Down as Director
William K. Lietzau has officially stepped down from his role as director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. The DCSA held a transfer of authority ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Thursday to bid him farewell and welcome its new acting director, Daniel J. Lecce. Lietzau, a 2023 Wash100 winner,...
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US Adds Entities to Sanctions List Over Connections to Iranian UAV Program
The U.S. government has sanctioned five entities and two individuals from Iran, China, Hong Kong, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates for their involvement in supplying parts Iran requires for its one-way attack drones. In its announcement Wednesday, the Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control identified the designated organizations as: Pishgam Electronic...
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QinetiQ, KBR Team Up for Test and Evaluation Services for Australian Defense
QinetiQ and KBR have signed a new partnership agreement to collaborate on delivering test and evaluation services to the Australian Defence Force. Under the teaming agreement, the two companies will build their T&Es by sharing skills and expertise from their global and local experience. In a statement, QinetiQ Australia Advisory Services Managing Director Paul Angelatos...
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Sweden Increases Defense Spending Amid Bid to Join NATO
Sweden seeks to boost its military spending to over $2.45 billion between 2023 and 2024, putting the nation on track to reach NATO’s required defense expenditure target of 2 percent of gross domestic product. The European government recently unveiled its defense bill, which identifies the nation’s spending priorities for the next couple of years. Of the...
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Taiwan Steps Up Drone Manufacturing Program
Geosat Aerospace and Technology is set to produce Turkish-designed Jackal drones in Taiwan The company recently signed a memorandum of understanding with British firm Flyby Technology for the purchase, technology transfer and manufacturing of up to 160 of the unmanned aerial vehicle. In the press release announcing the MOU with Flyby Technology, Geosat said it would further...