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Quantum Systems will manufacture 400 Vector reconnaissance drones in Ukraine, following a site visit on February 25 by high-level officials to review the company's increased production capabilities. The
Taiwanese authorities have detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship, the Hong Tai 58, on suspicion of severing an undersea communications cable connecting Taiwan to the Penghu Islands. This incident underscores the growing apprehension over "grey zone" tactics employed by China, aimed at undermining Taiwan's security without direct military confrontation
Indra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EDGE-subsidiary Katim, with a view to working together on certifying and marketing ultra-secure mobile telephony solutions to protect the communications of government agencies and allied countries. The signing took place at the IDEX-2025 exhibition held in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21
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Damen Shipyards Group has signed a Partnership Agreement with South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) under the National Industrial Participation (NIP) programme. The agreement focuses on local industrial participation, including investment, export sales, R&D, technology transfer, and economic transformation
KNDS and Texelis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning the proposed acquisition by KNDS France of Texelis' Defense business. Texelis is a French company producing numerous parts and mobility components for the French Army armored vehicles
RTXs Pratt & Whitney has announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center (ETIC) in Houten, Netherlands, to drive research on energy-efficient and sustainable aviation technologies. The ETIC will be co-located with RTXs Collins Aerospaces European Innovation Hub, strengthening collaborations with Dutch and European aerospace ecosystems
Safran Aircraft Engines has finalized the acquisition of Component Repair Technologies (CRT), a key player in aircraft engine part repairs. Based in Mentor, Ohio, CRT employs over 450 people and is recognized for its expertise in repairing large engine components such as cases and rotating parts
Airbus conducted the maiden flight of a modified A320 ATRA (Advanced Technology Research Aircraft) on January 21 at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Braunschweig, Germany. The aircraft, featuring a Eurofighter jet nose, is designed to serve as a flying test platform for the next-generation AESA-MK1 radar