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Thales signs contract with European Commission

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) has signed a EU€43 million for the EuroHAPS (High-Altitude Platform Systems) demonstration project and announces its kickoff. EuroHAPS was selected by the European Commission on 20 July 2022 after a call for collaborative defence research and development projects from the European Defense Fund …

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Boeing and Shield to explore AI capabilities

Boeing and Shield AI have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore strategic collaboration in the areas of autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence (AI) on current and future defence programs. The agreement, signed at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium, will be managed by Boeing Phantom Works. “Boeing continues to leverage talent from across the …

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Resilience, force retention and life: DAF leaders discuss at panel

Senior leaders from the US Air Force and US Space Force gathered to provide their perspectives on the Department of the Air Force’s abilities to build and maintain forces during a panel, ‘Warfighting on the Homefront’ at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium on 6 March. Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance …

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120th order of Elbit’s UAV

Elbit Systems has received an order for what marks its 120th Hermes 900 Medium-Range-Long Altitude (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The family of the Hermes 900 multi-role MALE UAV is the company’s largest unmanned aerial vehicle and is capable of performing a wide range of missions including persistent intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnoissance (ISTAR). …

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Oskosh protests against US Army’s JLTV contract

Oshkosh Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohskosh Corporation, has filed a formal bid protest with the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) over the US Army’s recent award decision with regards to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Follow-On Contract. The independent GAO review of the procurement decision was initiated by Oskosh on 6 March …

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NATO and Moldova reassert long-standing partnership

NATO and the Republic of Moldova inaugurated a Professional Development Programme for Moldovan civil servants and institutions in the security and defence sector. The launch event brought together Moldovan officials, the NATO Liason Office in the Republic of Moldova, NATO Allied and Partner nations and civil society representatives. The new Head of the NATO Liason …

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