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Thales, CEA Signs Partnership Agreement for Trusted Generative AI for Defence and Security

Key Facts Thales and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) have signed a new partnership agreement in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Thales AI research teams at the Group’s AI accelerator for mission-critical systems, will work with the CEA teams to deliver sovereign trusted AI solutions. Through this three-year…

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US approves possible sale to Denmark of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles worth $215.5 Mn

The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $215.5 million. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy: eighty-four (84) AIM-120C-8 Advanced…

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Defence Services Staff College, Wellington & Defence Services Command and Staff College, Dhaka collaborate in Strategic and Operational Studies

Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington and Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, Dhaka have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation concerning Military Education in the field of Strategic and Operational Studies. Both the colleges impart training to officers of tri-services, preparing them for higher staff and command responsibilities. They share…

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Australia awards BAE Systems a contract to build the first 3 Hunter class frigates; formal construction phase begins

The Commonwealth of Australia has awarded BAE Systems Maritime Australia a contract to build the first three Hunter class frigates as the program celebrates its transition into formal construction phase. Recently, the Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles and the Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, officially cut steel on the first ship at a ceremony…

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Rheinmetall receives framework contract from Bundeswehr for 155mm artillery ammunition worth $9 Bn

The Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has received a framework contract from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of 155mm artillery ammunition worth up to €8.5 billion gross ($9 Billion). Notably, an existing framework contract has been expanded considerably. The main purpose of the order is to replenish the stocks held by the Bundeswehr and its allies,…

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US approves possible sale of F-16 Standard Spare and Repair Parts worth $220 Mn to Taipei

The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in US of a F-16 Standard Spare and Repair Parts and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $220 million. Notably, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the…

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