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TerraLens deployed in multiple systems and platforms

According to Kongsberg Geospatial, its map engine TerraLens, has now been deployed in hundreds of systems and platforms including the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). In line with Canada’s military support for Ukraine, the Canadian government has announced it will procure and donate a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to Ukraine in a …

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SOLiTHOR and Sonaca partner to develop battery system

Belgian lithium battery technology company SOLiTHOR and aerospace company Sonaca have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding where they will jointly develop rechargeable solid-state lithium battery systems for Regional Aircraft and Urban Air Mobility.  The partnership will also expand to satellite and defence systems. The partnership is expected to divide key activities in the research, …

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Estonia showcased 12 companies at IDEX

Continuing its mission to achieve the long-term strategic goals of the Estonian economy and help Estonia become one of the most competitive countries in the world, Enterprise Estonia is currently showcasing 12 Estonian companies at the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2023. Also participating in the exhibition is Milrem Robotics. IDEX, a tri-service defence exhibition, is …

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Royal Navy carries out cyber attack exercises

The Royal Navy and Ukrainian cyber warfare experts fended off virtual attacks to national infrastructure during a large-scale cyber battle exercise in Estonia. 34 teams from 11 nations tested their cyber defence skills during the organised Defence Cyber Marvel 2 in Tallinn, which included personnel from around the globe including Ukraine, US, Japan, Singapore, Kenya …

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Schiebel is awarded MoD contract

Schiebel Corporation and Thales have been awarded the Unscrewed Air Systems (UAS) contract ‘Peregrine’ by the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract award will deliver the company’s CAMCOPTER S-100 UAS, fitted with a naval surveillance sensor suit, to provide comprehensive maritime capability protecting Royal Navy ships on operational tasks. Schiebel, along with system integrator Thales, …

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Fortem closes latest funding round

Fortem Technologies recently announced that they closed a funding round of US$17.8 million led by industry investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures, Hanwha Aerospace and AIM13 Crumpton Venture Partners. Existing investors DCVC and Signia Venture Partners have also contributed additional funds. The capital will help Fortem scale to meet growing demands across multiple regions and market …

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NATO needs to adapt in the wake of climate change

NATO co-hosted a roundtable discussion on 17 February at the Munich Security Conference, which focused on opportunities to support the organisation’s military’s transition to clean energy, through technological innovation, while ensuring military effectiveness in a deteriorated security environment. The side event ‘Cleaner and Meaner: The Military Energy Transition by Design’ was hosted by the NATO …

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Kraken Technology partners with Leonardo

British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with high-technology company Leonardo. The partnership reflects several areas of collaboration and development, beginning with the integration of Leonardo’s Black Scorpion mini-torpedo system into the K50 KRAKEN platform to enhance its sub-surface domain capability. The collaboration also continues with …

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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman sign letter of intent

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have signed a letter of intent with Rheinmettal as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 centre fuselage. The potential partnership would establish a second F-35 centre fuselage integrated assembly line in Germany, expanding the role European industry plays in the F-35 program. “Lockheed Martin has been a …

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Latest of attack submarines sails for the first time

The latest of the Royal Navy’s advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines, HMS Anson, has just left the shipyard at Barrow-in-Furness where she was built ahead of sea trials. The fifth Astute-class attack submarine sailed from BAE Systems’ shipyard set for her new home, His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, where the submarine will undergo trials …

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