RTX units Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney will partner with Dutch aerospace firms in technology research and development for sustainable aviation under a memorandum of understanding between RTX and the Netherlands Aerospace Group. The collaboration covers propulsion technology innovation, aircraft energy management, environmental assessments of sustainability solutions and other various areas. Collins Aerospace and Pratt...
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Emcube to Support Trident II D5, Dreadnought Programs Under $80M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, or SSP, unit has awarded Alexandria, Virginia-based consultancy firm Emcube a $79.6 million hybrid contract to support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and Dreadnought programs. A long-time provider of technical, financial, and managerial services to government agencies, the company primarily supports SSP, which provides the United States...
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Joint Venture to Support UK-Italy-Japan Warplane Program
The United Kingdom’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement have agreed to establish a joint venture to support the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP. The three companies said the partnership will primarily support the development of the next-generation warplane envisioned under the GCAP trilateral cooperation between the United Kingdom, Italy and...
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RealEye.ai Helps Philippine Armed Forces With Cyber Threat Detection Capabilities
Israeli homeland security and law enforcement solutions provider RealEye.ai is set to help the Philippines improve its cybersecurity capabilities with artificial intelligence-powered technologies. RealEye.ai and the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced the partnership on Thursday. Under the deal, the Israeli firm will extend its AI and machine learning-enabled advanced semi-automated monitoring solutions to allow...
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Airbus to Deliver New Helicopters to Bahrain
Bahrain has tapped European aerospace manufacturer Airbus to deliver nine H145 helicopters for the Police Aviation Command fleet. Representatives from the government led by visiting Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa formalized the deal in Marignane, France. The new helicopters will be used for law enforcement operations and emergency medical services. The...
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SES Provides High-Throughput Connectivity to Peruvian Air Force
SES is providing the Peruvian Air Force a high-throughput satellite solution through its SES-14 geostationary satellite. The Luxembourg-based satellite operator said the deal includes access to SES-14’s high-throughput and wide-beam capabilities, which will support PAF’s various operations, as well as hardware installation and training services. The satellite’s advanced features are expected to provide seamless connectivity...
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BWXT Canada, Westinghouse Partner for Global Nuclear Projects
BWXT Canada has signed a memorandum of understanding with Westinghouse Electric to support new nuclear reactor projects locally and internationally. The agreement tasks the BWXT Technologies subsidiary with manufacturing critical components for AP1000 and AP300 reactors, such as steam generators, reactor vessels and heat exchangers. John MacQuarrie, president of BWXT Commercial Operations, said the collaboration...
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New Insitu Drone Maintenance Center Opens in Abu Dhabi
Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, has inaugurated a new facility in the United Arab Emirates to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services of uncrewed aircraft systems for the UAE military. Located at Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Industrial Park, the company’s UAS Center of Excellence will also support local employment and Emirati content integration, Insitu said Thursday....
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NATO Experts Explore Better Approach to Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection
NATO military and civilian sector leaders gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to explore ways to improve their response to critical undersea infrastructure threats. The gathering, which also involved industry representatives, reviewed strategies aimed at boosting situational awareness and improving information sharing and preparedness. Participants also examined best practices for deterring and defending against an undersea attack....
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Former Microsoft Cyber Lead Joins Leonardo as VP, Technology Lead
Defense manufacturer Leonardo has appointed Domenico Stranieri as its new vice president and head of technology and innovation. In a LinkedIn post, Stranieri said he will join Leonardo’s Cyber & Security Solutions division, which is responsible for developing new technologies and services. As chief of the company’s innovation labs, he will lead the prototyping and...