Zscaler has appointed Casper Klynge as vice president and head of government partnerships for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. In a LinkedIn post, Zscaler said Klynge will drive public policy work and strategic relationships with governments, international and regional organizations, and senior leaders across EMEA. His responsibilities also include helping countries, organizations and...
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Hensoldt Wins Major German Armed Forces Contract for Dynahawk Fire Control System
Hensoldt has received a new order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment for its Dynahawk fire control sights (FLV). According to the Munich-based sensor specialist, the contract is valued at several million euros and covers deliveries for this year and next, with an option for additional systems in 2026. Josef Reif, Hensoldt’s sales manager,...
Reducing Classification Barriers to US Space Programs Can Boost International Collaboration, SSC Official Says
Easing the classification of some U.S. military space programs and missions can help strengthen the international space supply chain, an effort that Space Systems Command is now working with U.K. and Canadian stakeholders, SSC spokesperson Edgar Nava told Defense News. Nava said SSC also expects to collaborate with other countries in creating the space supply...
Dataminr Executive: NATO Needs to Embrace AI, Interoperability Amid Growing Cyberattacks
NATO needs to embrace greater interoperability and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions to improve its cyber defense capabilities amid growing threats in the region, according to Dana Barnes, president of government at AI firm Dataminr. In a blog post on the Dataminr website, Barnes, a Wash100 winner, wrote that despite NATO’s initiatives to respond to cyberattacks and...
CACI Names Dan Parr as Consumer, Market Intelligence SVP
CACI Ltd has promoted Dan Parr to senior vice president for consumer and market intelligence in the United Kingdom. Parr, who announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post on Monday, was previously a company vice president responsible for leading a team of data and analytics experts who provide data services, software and consultancy to meet...
US Army Demos Allied Interoperability in NATO’s Paladin Strike Military Drills
The U.S. Army deployed its 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division to the Paladin Strike field exercise in Latvia from Aug. 5 to 8 to demonstrate coordinated land combat tactics with NATO allies. Warfighters from Canada, Latvia, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom also participated in the exercise...
Beam Global Delivers EV Charger Canopies to British Forces Cyprus
British Forces Cyprus has received solar charging kits for electric vehicles from Beam Global, allowing it to maximize the Mediterranean country’s natural resources. Under the deal, Beam Global delivered 10 EV ARC systems for installation and an accompanying trailer to move the chargers across the military base. The EV charging solution generates and stores clean...
AUKUS to Develop AI-Enabled Solution to Improve Target Detection, Decision-Making Process
The trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States continued to advance the development of resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technology through a new round of testing during Project Convergence Capstone Four. The U.S. Army-hosted project, a two-phase multinational experiment held in Austin, Texas, in February and March, was designed to...
Norway Gets Green Light for $580M HIMARS Purchase
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $580 million arms package for Norway. Norway’s request includes 16 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, 15 M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead pods, 15 M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Unitary high explosive pods and 100 M57 Army Tactical Missile System pods. Lockheed...
DLA Director Visits Europe, Highlights Capabilities Offered to Partners
Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director of the Defense Logistics Agency, highlighted the United States’s commitment to ensuring nations in Europe and Africa possess the necessary technologies to address conflicts in remarks during a visit to Europe that ended Wednesday. Simerly met with DLA Europe & Africa senior officials to discuss the teams’ unique logistics...