Thales has signed an agreement to bolster cyber collaboration and explore new business opportunities in Sweden with Clavister and Blackthorn. The three parties finalized a memorandum of understanding to develop new cybersecurity and defense solutions for their existing customers. Thales said the partnership will advance joint efforts to meet Swedish customers’ requirements for enhanced networking,...
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Five-Nation Joint Purchase of MBDA Missile System Rolls Forward in Europe; Eric Beranger Quoted
French defense purchasing agency DGA will manage the joint procurement of MBDA’s Mistral 3 missile system by France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary, which signed a cooperation agreement for the deal on Wednesday. The Defence Industry Europe website reported that DGA has already signed a contract with MBDA for the French purchase of the missiles....
Rheinmetall-Anduril Collaboration Seeks New Defense System Against Small Drones for European Warfighters; Oliver Duerr Quoted
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries will collaborate to develop and manufacture a new counter-small unmanned aerial system, initially for the European market. The collaboration follows a memorandum of understanding that the companies signed at the ongoing Eurosatory defense trade show in Paris. Under the joint C-sUAS project, Rheinmetall will...
US Approves Proposed $360M Deals to Supply Taiwan With Attack Drones, Loitering Missiles
The United States has approved two proposed foreign military sales of unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced loitering missile systems to Taiwan. The Department of State gave the go-ahead for the Taiwanese government’s request to purchase 291 Altius 600M-V systems for $300 million and 720 Switchblade 300 all up rounds worth $60.2 million, according to the...
Ensco’s MicroSearch Contactless Vehicle Sensor Debuts in Australia; Jeff Stevens Quoted
Washington, D.C.-based engineering and technology company Ensco said it has secured a contract to deploy its MicroSearch contactless vehicle sensor security inspection tool in critical infrastructures across Australia. The announcement did not disclose the contract details but indicated that the deal was in partnership with CTG Security Matrix, Ensco’s exclusive reseller based in Adelaide, South...
Singapore’s ST Engineering Books $74M Deals to Deliver 155 mm, 40 mm Ammunition Systems; Kok Ann Lim Quoted
Singapore-based ST Engineering has received $74 million in orders for 155 mm and 40 mm ammunition from NATO-aligned customers. According to the company, the contracts, finalized between April and June, highlight international defense clients’ growing confidence in its advanced solutions. Kok Ann Lim, president of land systems at ST Engineering, noted that the organization’s defense...
Rocket Lab to Lift Off Multiple SAR Satellites for Synspective; Peter Beck Quoted
Japanese Earth observation company Synspective has signed a three-year, multi-launch agreement with Rocket Lab USA to support the expansion of a synthetic aperture radar constellation. Rocket Lab will use its Electron launch vehicle to lift off 10 dedicated missions that will send payloads to orbit for the Tokyo-based company’s StriX constellation. The first one is...
Belgium Purchases 17 New Airbus H145M Helicopters for Its Police, Military
Belgium has ordered 17 Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters for its military and police forces. NATO said the NATO Support and Procurement Agency signed the purchase contract with Airbus Helicopters on behalf of the government of Belgium during the Eurosatory 2024 defense and security trade show in Paris. Belgium is a member of the military alliance’s...
New JV to Help Drive Australian Nuclear Submarine Project; Tim Brown Quoted
Global defense companies HII and Babcock have launched a joint venture called H&B Defence to help fast-track the development of a skilled Australian workforce for Canberra’s nuclear submarine project under the AUKUS military alliance. The company will seek to mold an Australian submarine industry sector and position the country in nuclear sub operations, according to...
France Orders Mobile Air Traffic Control Solution From Collins Aerospace
France has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract to procure the company’s mobile air traffic control technology. On Monday, Collins announced its agreement with the French Direction Générale de l’Armement to equip the French Army with ATNAVICS, short for Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System. The vehicle-mounted ATNAVICS provides air traffic services to support rapid...