Spain has ordered 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft from the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency. The deal, known as the Halcon II program, includes 21 single-seat and four twin-seat aircraft that will replace part of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s aging F-18 fleet. Eurofighter Fleet Expansion Approved by Spain’s Council of Ministers in 2023,...
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Norway Extends Nødnett Radio Network Contract With Motorola Solutions
Norway’s Directorate for Civil Protection, or DSB, has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract to continue managing Nødnett, the nation’s critical communications network. The contract, valued at $155.6 million, will begin in 2027 and run through 2031, with a possible two-year extension. Under the new agreement, the company will continue to provide operational, life cycle...
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Maxar Draws Asia-Pacific Subscribers as First Geospatial Imaging Customers
Two Asia-Pacific governments have subscribed to the direct access program, or DAP, of geospatial imaging company Maxar Intelligence, drawing the first contracts for the 30-centimeter-class geospatial imagery from the company’s WorldView Legion satellite constellation. According to a company announcement Thursday, the subscription contracts, valued at $35 million, allow Maxar to introduce its virtual constellation capability...
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Embraer Expands in Europe With Launch of Portuguese Subsidiary
Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer has expanded its presence in the European defense sector with a new office in Lisbon, Portugal. Embraer Defense Europe, the new subsidiary, will cater to the unique requirements of the European Union and NATO, spearheading the company’s business transactions in the region through a team of defense industry experts specializing in...
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European Defence Agency Advances Underwater Surveillance Technology Project
The European Defence Agency has launched the second phase of a project aimed at developing underwater surveillance technology. Known as “Evaluation of State-of-the-Art Thin Line Array Technology II,” or ETLAT II, the $4.2 million project aims to strengthen the EU’s capabilities in maritime defense over the next three years. It is led by Italy and...
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Airbus, Eutelsat to Expand OneWeb Constellation Amid Growing Demand
European aerospace firm Airbus Defence and Space will continue working with French satellite operator Eutelsat on the OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation, extending its capacity amid growing demand. The two companies formalized the collaboration with a new contract, under which Airbus will deliver the first batch of an additional 100 satellites for the extended constellation...
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US, Japan Launch Challenge Seeking Innovation Solutions to Disinformation, Biological Threats
The United States and Japan are seeking innovative solutions to address the growing threats caused by disinformation and biological threats. The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit announced on Tuesday that it launched the U.S.-Japan Global Innovation Challenge with Japan’s Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute to explore new technologies and solutions, including using commercially available products...
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CGI, SkyAlyne Partner for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program
GCI and SkyAlyne, which provides military pilot and aircrew training, have entered into a 25-year strategic partnership to support the Canadian Department of National Defence’s Future Aircrew Training program. Under the contract, CGI will provide cybersecurity, cloud computing, end-user services and infrastructure management to support SkyAlyne in modernizing aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air...
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BAE Systems, ASC Partner to Support Delivery of Australia’s New Submarine Fleet
BAE Systems and ASC, formerly Australian Submarine Corp., are collaborating to deliver the SSN AUKUS fleet of submarines to the Royal Australian Navy. The British multinational defense contractor disclosed on Tuesday that the two companies have signed a tasking statement with the Australian Submarine Agency to develop a build strategy, supply chain management plans and...
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Elbit to Equip Israel With Advanced Communication Tech Under $130M Contract
Defense company firm Elbit Systems will deliver a wide range of advanced communication systems to the Israel Defense Forces under a contract worth about $130 million. The Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development announced the acquisition on Monday. The deal covers software-defined radio, satellite communication systems, and the expansion of regional...