The U.S. Department of State has approved Norway’s planned purchase of missiles and related equipment from global defense contractor RTX for a potential $1.94 billion. The proposed sale calls for the delivery of 300 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, 20 guidance sections for the weaponry, and related equipment and services. Other purchase items include spare...
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US Army Holds Industry Day in Oslo for Norwegian Construction Companies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, recently gave industry briefings to some 100 representatives of engineering and construction companies in Norway and across Europe about potential construction contracts involving regional security projects. The industry day held in Oslo on May 22 detailed the registration process for competing on U.S. contracts and provided an overview...
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Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine Opens Bids for UAS Suppliers
The U.K. government has opened the bidding for suppliers of the Drone Capability Coalition for Ukraine seeking the rapid supply of thousands of “first person view” unmanned aerial systems to Kyiv. FPV drones allow pilots to see what the drone sees through a camera and goggles. The coalition, co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia,...
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Intel Partners With Equity Firm Apollo in Irish Chip Plant; David Zinsner Quoted
Intel and New York-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management have entered a co-investment program to fund the chipmaker’s silicon wafer manufacturing plant in Ireland. According to the companies’ statement, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates will invest $11 billion to acquire 49 percent of the Irish plant’s equity, with Intel holding the 51 percent controlling interest...
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Rheinmetall to Build Ammunition Plant in Lithuania With Potential New Incentives; Ausrine Armonaite Quoted
Germany-based defense company Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding to build an ammunition plant in Lithuania. The Baltic country has declared the project of state importance and is receiving new incentives from the Lithuanian Ministry of the Economy and Innovation, led by Minister Ausrine Armonaite. The planned incentives include legal amendments to simplify site...
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MDA Space to Support Canada in International Astronomy Project; Mike Greenley Quoted
The National Research Council of Canada has selected Ontario-based technology solutions provider MDA Space to supply the radio telescope data processor for the international space exploration and astronomy project called Square Kilometre Array Observatory, in which Canada is a new member. SKAO will emerge as the world’s largest radio astronomy observatory once completed and with capabilities comparable...
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IBM, Rapidus Extend Semiconductor Partnership to Chiplet Packaging Tech; Dario Gil Quoted
Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus and multinational technology firm IBM are expanding their partnership on developing lower-cost, high-performing 2-nanometer semiconductors to include packaging technology for the chiplets. The companies said their expanded collaboration calls for IBM to provide packaging technology to Rapidus for joint efforts on further innovation. The initial partnership agreement, announced in December 2022, calls...
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Calian Joins Forc3 to Support Canadian Combat Vehicle Training Program; Pietro Mazzei Quoted
Forc3, a consortium led by Rheinmetall Canada, is advancing its goal of seeking opportunities from the Canadian Army’s Land Vehicle Crew Training System program, with training solution provider Calian joining as a new partner. The LVCTS program is scheduled for implementation in 2025-2026, with funding of between $183 million and $365 million, according to the...
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Japan Eyes Open Bidding for Glide Phase Missile Interceptor Contractor
Japan is planning a public offering for the rocket motors and propulsion components it is tasked to work on under a joint missile defense production program with the United States. Kazuya Yonekura, the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s director of guided weapons project management division, told Defense News that the contract for Japan’s task in the...
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Beijing to Curb Exports of Select Aviation, Aerospace Tech Items
A joint circular from three Chinese agencies announced restrictions on Chinese exports of some technologies and components for the aviation and aerospace industries, effective July 1. According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the circular also cited items such as specialized polyethylene fiber and manufacturing inputs for gas turbines. The agencies—the Ministry of Commerce, General...