The Houthis used Iran-provided missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles to carry out attacks across the Middle East, according to a Defense Intelligence Agency report. Published on Tuesday, the unclassified report titled “Iran: Enabling Houthi Attacks Across the Middle East,” compared and analyzed publicly available images of Iranian missiles and UAVs with those displayed and employed...
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Lockheed Martin Explores Partnerships in Sweden’s Aerospace Industry
Lockheed Martin and tactical IT company MilDef Group of Helsingborg, Sweden, have agreed to explore an industrial partnership and boost Swedish aerospace capability. The U.S. defense contractor said the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to identify new collaborative opportunities as it offers its C-130J-30 Super Hercules for consideration to the Swedish Air Force....
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Nvidia Enters Agreements to Enhance Canada’s Computing Capabilities
Canada is working with Nvidia to enhance the nation’s computing capabilities and empower the local talent. On Friday, Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canadian minister of innovation, science and industry, confirmed in a post on social media that the two sides signed a letter of intent during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s trip to Toronto last week. Details about...
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Red Cat To Showcase Teal 2 Drone Capabilities in Saudi Defense Show
Red Cat is attending the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to provide daily demonstrations of the capabilities of its Teal 2 drone system. The event will run from Feb 4 to 8. Assembled by Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones, Teal 2 boasts a night vision camera and artificial intelligence capabilities to support military...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Proposal to Purchase Hellfire Missiles
The U.S. Department of State has cleared the way for the potential sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands. The proposed $150 million foreign military sale would deliver 386 air-to-ground missiles to the Dutch government. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Hellfire missile deal also includes technical, integration, logistics and program support. The...
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Ultra I&C Adds Former Defense Leaders Stan Newberry, Pat Sullivan to Board of Directors
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has elected Stan Newberry and Pat Sullivan as new members of its board of directors. The communications and intelligence technology provider announced that Newberry and Sullivan will share insights and guide the company as it pursues new business opportunities within the federal market. “I’m thrilled for Stan and Pat to bring...
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US Clears Proposed Delivery of MQ-9Bs to India
The United States has approved a request from the Indian government to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft. Details of the proposed $3.99 billion Foreign Military Sale deal have been submitted to Congress for approval, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. India’s request includes the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft,...
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UK, Canada Sign New Agreements to Promote Joint R&D Efforts on AI
The United Kingdom and Canada have struck new agreements to jointly conduct research and development on artificial intelligence and other technologies. Michelle Donelan, U.K. technology secretary, and Francois-Phillippe Champagne, Canada’s minister for innovation, science and industry, signed a dual set of agreements in Ottawa on Wednesday. The agreement follows a larger partnership on science and...
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Germany, Poland and Netherlands Aim for Rapid Military Deployment to NATO’s Eastern Flank
Germany, the Netherlands and Poland have agreed to accelerate the deployment of troops and weapons to NATO’s eastern flank in the event of a conflict with Russia. The three NATO members signed a letter of intent for closer cooperation on Tuesday to establish a condition that supports swift military maneuver across Europe. The deal would...
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DOD Bares New List of Chinese Military-Linked Companies
The Pentagon has updated its list of Chinese military-linked businesses with either direct or indirect operations in the United States. The list is compiled in accordance with Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The Department of Defense said Wednesday that the provision’s continuing implementation is important to counter China’s...