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QuSecure wins AFWERX contract for quantum-resilient encryption
1 day ago · The Open Topic SBIR/STTR programme was introduced by the DAF in 2018. Credit: Asia Images/Shutterstock. AFWERX, in collaboration with the US Air Force Research Laboratory, has granted QuSecure a $1.23m Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. This initiative is aimed at ...
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5 days ago · Ukraine MoD orders 35mm ammunition from Rheinmetall The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has placed an order with Rheinmetall for an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun.
US aid to Ukraine represents the final push before Biden exits
22 hours ago · With ten days left in power, the Biden administration has committed what may be the final package of security assistance it sends to Ukraine. Valued at $500m, the donation covers coveted capbailities such as missile defence, air-to-ground munitions for F-16 jets, bridging systems, and other forms of materiel.
Kratos lands $1.45bn contract for hypersonic test bed
3 days ago · Kratos will head a consortium of subcontractors. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been selected for a five-year Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract to spearhead the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0 under Task Area 1 ...
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Dec 19, 2024 · US Navy “wasted” billions on Ticonderoga cruiser LIFEX: GAO. Delays, cost overruns, poor quality work, and reduced inspections all contributed to programme failure, the GAO has reported.
Synth Wave: training in the clouds - Airforce Technology
Dec 25, 2024 · There is a case for this globally, too. Nato Flight Training Europe (NFTE) reached full operating capability in mid-November 2024. This initiative – boasting 13 members, with more nations expected to join in 2025 – coordinate its shared facilities for military flying training across the continent for fast jet, transport, helicopter and remotely piloted air vehicles.
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Apr 17, 2023 · L3 Harris showcases MOSA technology advantages in a live demo with RASOR. L3Harris Technologies has successfully demonstrated the integration of commercial space internet into its Rapidly Adaptable Standards-compliant Open Radio (RASOR) solution, marking the first deployment of military-grade satellite communications assets in low-Earth…
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BigBear.ai, Proof Labs partner on USAF cyber resiliency solution Under a SBIR Direct-to-Phase II contract, Proof Labs is the primary contractor and BigBear.ai is sub-contractor.
Uncrewed ambitions of the Loyal Wingman - Airforce Technology
Nov 1, 2022 · Prototype Skyborg UCAV aircraft are being built by three companies under a series of contracts awarded in December 2020. Kratos was given $37.7m to develop its XQ-58A Valkyrie system, General Atomics ASI was awarded $14.3m and Boeing received $25.7m.. In 2021, following trials using the Kratos UTAP-22 uncrewed air vehicle the Skyborg programme was …