Chris Tsirlis has taken on the role of vice president of business development and product innovation at Airbus DS Government Solutions. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran confirmed his new position on LinkedIn. Prior to his appointment, Tsirlis served as a technical product manager at Microsoft. He also worked as a solutions architect with a focus on...
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Lockheed Martin’s Derco to Support Maintenance of Romania’s F-16 Fleet
Lockheed Martin’s Derco Aerospace is working with Romanian company Aerostar to support the Romanian Air Force’s F-16 fleet. The two companies signed an agreement requiring Derco to provide the needed tools, equipment, technical documentation and training for Aerostar to keep the RoAF’s F-16s ready for mission operations. Under the deal, the U.S. company will deliver...
UK Royal Navy Tests General Atomics’ Mojave STOL Drone
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has demonstrated the short takeoff and landing capability of its Mojave unmanned aircraft system for the first time on a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier. According to a GA-ASI announcement on Friday, an aircrew within a control station of HMS Prince of Wales conducted the STOL test while the carrier...
Australia Pushes for Seamless Tech Sharing Among AUKUS Allies
The Australian Ministry of Defence has published draft legislation that seeks to make it easier for Australia and its AUKUS allies the United States and the United Kingdom exchange information on advanced technologies. The bill’s summary reveals Australia’s agenda of establishing an export license-free system to support industry, higher education and research advancements among the...
AUKUS Maneuvers Test Warfare Capabilities of Uncrewed Undersea Vessels
The AUKUS alliance of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States has tested the warfare capabilities of their new uncrewed underwater vessels and related equipment and personnel. According to a news release from the Department of Defense, the naval maneuvers included the launch of the new Australian Defence Vessel Guidance, which featured a range...
Northrop Says Initial Flight Confirms Australia’s MQ-4C Triton Ready for 2024 Delivery
Northrop Grumman has completed the first flight of Australia’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle at its Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center in California. The initial flight conducted airworthiness assessments, covering engine, flight control and fuel system checks, and basic aircraft handling tests, the company said. According to Northrop, the flight test confirmed that the UAV is...
US, Australia Cyber Agencies Introduce Guide for Small Businesses Recovering From Cyberattacks
U.S. and Australian cyber agencies issued new resources that businesses could use to recover following a cyberattack. On Monday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Australian Cyber Security Centre unveiled the Business Continuity in a Box, a set of instructions for organizations that have become victims of a cyber incident. The Business Continuity in...
Lockheed Martin, Euro Partners to Provide F-16 Training Support in Romania
Lockheed Martin will be working with several European companies to provide combat plane training at the newly inaugurated European F-16 Training Center in Romania. Romania and the Netherlands established the center to train local pilots on the F-16, according to OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin....
DTC, Huneed Technologies to Develop MANET Solution for Modern Military Applications
Domo Tactical Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding with Huneed Technologies to develop an advanced mobile ad hoc network solution for use in the modern battlefield around the world. As part of the agreement, DTC will provide its MANET technology to South Korean military forces. Under the MOU. the partner companies will advance the...
General Atomics To Integrate Edge Smart Weapons Into MQ-9B SkyGuardian Platform
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has agreed to work with the United Arab Emirates’ Edge Group to equip its remotely piloted aircraft with precision-guided munition and guided-glide weapon solutions. According to GA-ASI, the agreement will lead to the deployment of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian featuring Edge smart weapons. The effort expands the existing defense cooperation between...