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UK MOD extends Saab training support contract

The Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator (DFWES) capability, delivers Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) solutions to the British Army and Royal Marines. TES allows users to simulate Direct and Indirect Fire Effects, gather data, conduct objective assessments of training and conduct After Action Reviews (AAR). The capability is easily deployable and can be scaled to meet …

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AE Industrial Partners acquires REDLattice Stake

AE Industrial Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm specialising in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that it has acquired a significant stake in REDLattice Incorporated, a pure-play cyber technology company providing full spectrum cyber capabilities for customers in the U.S. national security, defense and …

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Rheinmetall to modernise Bundeswehr soldiers

Rheinmetall to modernise the command and control equipment of the “Future Soldier – Expanded System” for 476 troops The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to modernise the command and control equipment of its soldier systems. A total of 14 “Future Soldier- Extended System” platoon systems are to be delivered to the troops. These comprise …

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Brandywine Communications partners with ADVA

ADVA announced today that Brandywine Communications is using its OSA 5422 Grandmaster clock to deliver a robust and feature-rich m-code timing solution for US Department of Defense use cases. The new edge synchronisation offering addresses the key needs of military networks by providing advanced Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities with improved resiliency. The solution …

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Lockheed Martin announces first F-16 Flight

Lockheed Martin today announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The flight occurred Jan. 24 at 9:17 a.m. ET, with Lockheed Martin test pilots Dwayne “Pro” Opella and Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser at the helm. Total flight time was approximately 50 minutes and included airworthiness checks, such as engine, flight control …

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Smiths Detection launches smart tray return system

Smiths Detection, experts in threat detection and security inspection technologies, announces the launch of its next generation, fully automated tray return system, the iLane A20. The new model delivers high throughput and efficiency, enabling a more seamless security process and enhanced passenger experience at the checkpoint. This intelligent lane has been developed in cooperation with Interroll, …

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DE&S purchase specialist defence ship

A ‘mother ship’ has been purchased by DE&S to carry cutting-edge equipment that will protect Britain’s critical subsea cables and pipelines from hostile attack. The adaptable 6,000-tonne, 98-metre long offshore patrol vessel will provide a range of capabilities, such as operating remote and autonomous offboard systems for underwater surveillance and seabed warfare. It is the …

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Unipart Logistics hire new Head of Aerospace

Scott Bairstow has been appointed Head of Aerospace Business Development at Unipart Logistics. Scott brings an extensive Aerospace industry background and knowledge gained from over 15 years working in the sector in previous roles including Head of Programmes at Northwest Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) leading the Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence 2 programme and through his Business …

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Rheinmetall secures German automaker deal

The tech enterprise Rheinmetall’s Sensors and Actuators division has won another request for tenders from a well-known, globally operating premium German automaker, overcoming rival international Tier 1 suppliers. Already booked in December 2022, the total lifetime value of the order is in the upper double-digit million-euro range. Production of over half a million air modules …

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