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US OKs Denmark’s Request to Acquire Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles for $215M

The U.S. Department of State has approved a request from Denmark to purchase air-to-air missiles for $215.5 million. The proposed foreign military sale involves the shipment of 84 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and three AIM-120 AMRAAM guidance sections, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The package includes the equipment, engineering and technical services, and...

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Rheinmetall, Lockheed to Develop New Capabilities for European Military Forces; Armin Papperger, Dennis Goege Quoted

Rheinmetall will co-develop advanced systems with Lockheed Martin for rocket artillery, laser weapons, simulation and training for land vehicles and helicopters, and short-range air defense. Under a memorandum of understanding signed in Berlin, the two companies will produce new capabilities for land, air and naval forces. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said the strategic partnership will provide...

Zahra Bahrololoumi, U.K. and Ireland CEO, Salesforce
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Salesforce’s New UK Center to Promote Collaboration on Harnessing AI; Zahra Bahrololoumi Quoted

Salesforce has established its first artificial intelligence center in London. According to Zahra Bahrololoumi, U.K. and Ireland CEO at Salesforce, the company chose London to emphasize its commitment to working closely with its partners and customers in a fast-growing region for AI.  “AI has the potential to drive major growth for U.K. businesses, with the...

US, Five Eyes Allies Warn Against China’s Recruitment of Former Western Fighter Pilots
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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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Taiwan Secures US Approval to Procure $300M Worth of F-16 Parts

The United States is set to deliver $300 million worth of F-16 parts to Taiwan following the Department of State’s approval of two proposed foreign military sales. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the procurement request involves standard and nonstandard spare and repair parts, components, consumables and accessories for the fighter aircraft. The U.S....

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Bombardier Aircraft Outfitted With SIGINT System for German Armed Forces

The first of three Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft equipped with the modified Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System will soon undergo ground testing and flight demonstration. Under a partnership with Hensoldt, Bombardier Defense and Lufthansa Technik Defense are tasked with providing the foundational modification work package and integrating the PEGASUS signal intelligence system into the aircraft,...

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Israel Finalizes $3B Deal to Purchase 25 F-35s From US

Israel has ordered 25 F-35s from the United States to expand its fleet of 75 fifth-generation stealth fighters. The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S. government to facilitate the acquisition, which will be the third batch of F-35 squadrons for the Israeli Air Force. Under the $3...

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Boeing Unveils Three Polish Engineering Sites to Support European Programs

Boeing has opened new engineering sites in Poland to support its commercial and defense programs in Europe. The company’s center of engineering activities in the European country is in Rzeszow, which will provide mechanical and electrical engineering services and customer support. The Gdansk site, on the other hand, will develop advanced technologies for Boeing aircraft....

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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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Intel Partners With Equity Firm Apollo in Irish Chip Plant; David Zinsner Quoted

Intel and New York-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management have entered a co-investment program to fund the chipmaker’s silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Ireland. According to the companies’ statement, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates will invest $11 billion to acquire 49 percent of the Irish plant’s equity, with Intel holding the 51 percent controlling interest...

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