Amentum has been appointed as one of the suppliers on all four lots of the United Kingdom’s Integrated Waste Management Specialist Nuclear Services Framework, awarded by Nuclear Waste Services. The framework’s estimated value is $35.5 million over four years. Under the agreement, Amentum will provide a wide range of technical support to NWS’ Integrated Waste...
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Honeywell, Redwire Team Up on Quantum-Secured Satellite Communications
Honeywell and Redwire have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing quantum-secured satellite communication systems for governments, civil users and businesses. According to Honeywell, the MOU aims to integrate its optical payload technology with Redwire’s quantum platform to deliver a fully functional system by mid-2026. The partnership supports the Quantum Key Distribution Satellite...
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US Updates Drone Export Policy to Match Fighter Aircraft Reviews
The Department of State will begin reviewing export requests of unmanned aerial systems in the same manner it assesses manned fighter aircraft, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved an update to the practice. In a statement issued Monday, the department said the shift aligns the practice with President Donald Trump’s goal to “maintain the...
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Belgium Cleared for $568M AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Sale to Boost F-35 Fleet
Belgium is set to receive AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles under a possible $567.8 million foreign military sale approved by the U.S. Department of State, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Monday. RTX will serve as the principal contractor. The package includes 320 AIM-9X Block II and 258 AIM-9X Block II+ tactical missiles, along with 50 Block...
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Raytheon UK to Deliver Anti-Jam GPS Antennas for CV90 Vehicles
Raytheon UK has secured a contract from BAE Systems to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2029. Part of RTX’s Raytheon business, the company said Landshield Plus combines an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single compact unit designed to protect GPS signals...
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Denmark Selects Thales-MBDA’s SAMP/T in Record $9.1B Air Defense Investment
Denmark will purchase the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense system as part of its largest-ever investment in ground-based air defenses, committing $9.1 billion to acquire and operate eight medium- and long-range systems. The government confirmed Friday that two of the systems will be SAMP/T batteries, making Denmark the first European Union export customer for the system....
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BAE Systems to Supply Anti-Jamming GPS Guidance for Hanwha’s Deep Strike Rockets
BAE Systems will provide advanced anti-jamming Global Positioning System navigation technology for Hanwha Aerospace’s Deep Strike Capability precision-guided weapon family, the companies said Friday. The collaboration aims to boost the system’s operational reliability in heavily contested electronic warfare environments and meet NATO interoperability standards. Under the agreement, BAE will integrate its military GPS and electronic-protection...
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Shield AI, Taiwan’s AIDC Sign Teaming Deal to Boost Indigenous Drone, Defense Capabilities
Shield AI has entered into a teaming agreement with Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. to expand the island’s ability to field, support and scale advanced autonomous systems. The partnership covers sustainment, training and autonomy integration, with Shield AI describing the move as a step toward strengthening Taiwan’s sovereign defense and aerospace base. “As the largest...
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Thales Strengthens Royal Navy Fleet With Next-Gen Reconnaissance System
Thales, in collaboration with Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, has developed and delivered the Peregrine mini helicopter to the United Kingdom. The Royal Navy recently conducted flight trials of the uncrewed aircraft system from the deck of Type 23 frigate HMS Lancaster. The Peregrine is designed to enhance the military’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Equipped with...
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UK, France and Italy Advance MBDA’s STRATUS Missile Program Into Development Phase
MBDA has renamed its Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon program as STRATUS as it enters the development phase. British Defence Procurement and Industry Minister Luke Pollard and Armament General Engineer Gael Diaz De Tuesta of France’s defence procurement agency DGA announced the rebranding at DSEI UK 2025 in London. They also introduced a new design for STRATUS...