Brazilian multinational aerospace company Embraer will collaborate with the Brazilian Air Force to develop the C-390 Millennium platform for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. According to the company, exploring the C-390’s potential for new operational capabilities builds on the military transport’s versatility and relies on the expertise of its engineering and systems integration teams. The Millennium...
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New US Commerce Rules Target Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Export to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has introduced new rules to prevent China from accessing U.S.-made semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools that can advance its weapon systems and artificial intelligence and computing capabilities for military applications. The bureau said the rule package also includes controls on high-bandwidth memory, new red...
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Rheinmetall, Hologate to Develop New Simulation Technologies for Military Training
Rheinmetall and Hologate have agreed to cooperate in creating new simulation capabilities that meet the needs of modern military training. Under the partnership, Rheinmetall will contribute its expertise in military training systems while Hologate will use its experience in developing extended reality simulation technologies to build new offerings tailored to customer requirements worldwide and designed...
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Rheinmetall, Lithuania Expand Partnership With New Artillery Ammunition Facility
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is set to produce 155 mm artillery ammunition in Lithuania once it completes the construction of a modern production facility. The Lithuanian government, represented by Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte and several other officials, formalized the deal with the company on Friday. The package covers a land lease agreement and...
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Orbit Communication to Supply Israel With Next-Gen Satcom Terminals
Israeli company Orbit Communication Systems will supply multipurpose satellite communication terminals to Israel under a contract worth about $9.1 million. The Israeli Ministry of Defense expects to deploy the terminals on mobile and stationary ground platforms. Once the ministry receives the initial orders in 2025, the Orbit product is expected to improve the Israeli armed...
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US OKs $65M Sale of Tactical Comms Support Services to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential foreign military sale worth $65 million for extended support services related to Taiwan’s tactical communications network. The possible sale involves follow-on support services for Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment and Experimental Force systems, which the the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States had...
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OCCAR, Airbus Extend Tiger Helicopter Support Contract
Airbus Helicopters and the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation have extended their partnership to support the Tiger helicopter fleets of France, Germany and Spain for another five years. The second amendment to the Global Support Contract, worth approximately $451.3 million, ensures the continued supply of spare parts, repairs and obsolescence management services. The agreement also...
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UK Secures US Approval for High Gain Measurement System Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved a foreign military sale to the United Kingdom for the High Gain Measurement System equipment and support. The U.K.’s request, valued at about $125 million, covers the acquisition of an HGMS system fitted with off-aspect mid-frequency line arrays. It also includes spare components, such as acoustic sensors and...
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Open Cosmos, ESA Partner to Better Understand Earth’s Magnetic Field
Small satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos announced that it has secured a contract from the European Space Agency to provide three cubesats for the NanoMagSat mission. According to the United Kingdom-based company, each Open Cosmos spacecraft will feature advanced payloads, such as a miniaturized absolute magnetometer coupled with star cameras on top of a deployable boom...
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State Department Approves Taiwan’s Acquisition of F-16 Parts, Support Services
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved Taiwan’s request to acquire spare components and support services for the F-16 aircraft and active electronically scanned array radar, or AESA. The proposed $320 million foreign military sale, coursed through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, covers the purchase of critical spare and...