Swedish defense firm Saab has expanded its collaboration with Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency to include innovations in future underwater technologies. The two entities formalized the deal on Wednesday during the Sweden-Singapore Royal Business Forum, signing an expanded memorandum of understanding to develop solutions improving maritime security and resilience. The cooperation builds on a...
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Amentum to Evaluate Netherlands’ Nuclear Power Expansion
The Dutch government has chosen Amentum to assess potential options for increasing its nuclear power capacity. This aligns with the Netherlands’ goal of constructing two new pressurized water reactors by 2035 to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. The reactors could generate up to 1,650 megawatts of electricity, making up approximately 13 percent of...
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Equinix to Expand Asia-Pacific Footprint With New Singapore Data Center
Equinix, a Redwood, California-based digital infrastructure company, is investing an initial $260 million to establish its sixth International Business Exchange data center in Singapore. Called SG6, the new IBX aims to support the delivery of digital infrastructure vital to the development artificial intelligence capabilities across industries in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region, Equinix said Tuesday....
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Report: Australia Faces Growing Cybersecurity Challenges
Australia continues to face a growing number of cybersecurity threats from state-sponsored hackers and criminal groups who are targeting government operations, critical infrastructure and businesses. According to the latest Annual Cyber Threat Report of the Australian Signals Directorate, while the number of reported cyberattacks has not changed much, the damage and costs they cause are worsening,...
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ICEYE Heads Consortium to Help Develop Finland’s Advanced Space Capabilities
Finland’s Ministry of Defence has tapped satellite manufacturer and operator ICEYE to lead a consortium to support its development of advanced space and joint intelligence capabilities, including military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance technologies. The consortium will work with Lockheed Martin under the industrial participation program of the ministry’s F-35 program, a collaboration that is part of...
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NNSA Completes Nuclear Nonproliferation-Related Project in Japan
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has completed the conversion of the Kyoto University Critical Assembly Core C from proliferation-sensitive highly enriched uranium to high-assay low enriched uranium fuel. Switching to HALEU fuel will enable KUCA’s Core C to perform advanced research and human resource development missions with a lower proliferation risk...
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Elbit Systems Secures $355M Order for Rocket Launchers, Drones
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has received an order worth $355 million from an unnamed European country to supply Precise and Universal Launching Systems rocket launchers and rockets and Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft systems. According to Elbit Systems President and CEO Bezhalel Machlis, the company’s advanced defense solutions will help enhance its customer’s operational efficiency...
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Bahrain Partners With Leonardo to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Systems
Bahrain has partnered with Italian manufacturer Leonardo to modernize the Mideast country’s air traffic control and radar systems at the Bahrain International Airport. Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifam formalized the deal on the sidelines of the Bahrain International Airshow. Under the deal, Leonardo will supply and install its advanced radar...
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UK to Procure $70M Worth of Tactical Combat Training Systems, Related Equipment From US
The U.S. State Department has approved the United Kingdom’s request to purchase Tactical Combat Training System Increment II and related equipment worth approximately $70 million. The possible foreign military sale includes 46 TCTS II systems, spare parts, technical documentation, training equipment, integration support and other logistical services for the Royal Air Force. Collins Aerospace and...
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Fluor-Led JV to Design New Units at Romanian Nuclear Power Plant
A joint venture led by U.S. engineering firm Fluor has received a limited notice to proceed with designing an expanded Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania. The JV, which also comprises AtkinsRealis, Ansaldo Nucleare, and Sargent & Lundy, will oversee the design of two additional units for the facility, including developing engineering and construction plans,...