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Daily Intelligence Insights - March 11, 2024   The Omani Ministry of Defense received offers from several countries concerning anti-ship missiles (AShMs). A dive into the Saudi defense priorities for space defense and artificial intelligence (AI) integration.   Explore all our Notes & In-Depth Reports 🔗 → https://lnkd.in/eBHxsX-r   The Saudi Ministry of Defense (MoD) is said to be embarking on a new era of space defense initiatives, with a specific focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI). Discussions with major international players in this arena are underway. The following note offers a comprehensive understanding of these aspects: - The sought-after foreign defense companies for cooperation in space defense and AI - The Saudi MoD’s strategic priorities in this domain - Key Saudi officials leading these efforts - New priorities for 2025 The note further highlights some insights from the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh (4-8/02/2024), in addition to the Kingdom’s advancements in space defense and AI. 🔒 → https://lnkd.in/dM6BTzg8     The Omani Ministry of Defense received offers from several countries related to naval defense systems. China is one of the countries that is said to have offered anti-ship missiles (AShMs). The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects: - The offer submitted by China - The Omani stance on the offer - Other countries and defense companies that are working to market AShMs 🔒 → https://lnkd.in/dcRsssBt

Celestia TTI (TTI) and Indra, as the national industrial coordinator of the NGWS/FCAS program in Spain, have reached a collaboration agreement to jointly develop next-generation antennas, enabling them to design advanced communications systems for the FCAS program. More specifically, they will work on multi-purpose antennas capable of meeting civil and military needs and bands and establishing links with satellite networks in geostationary, high, medium and low orbits. They will also develop internal links to facilitate the integration of the aircraft’s onboard systems, thereby enhancing the distributed data processing and improving situational awareness. Alejandro Serrano, Indra’s Program Manager, stated: “Developing the combat cloud will lead to creating a collaborative space involving multiple air, naval and ground platforms and mark a turning point in the world of defence. The agreement we’ve reached with Celestia TTI will enable us to accelerate its development in the field of communications and explore new concepts and technologies that will shape the future of defence”. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dz36TCA8 #Indra #CelestiaTTI #Spain #NGWS #FCAS #defence #aerospace #industry #technology #military

Some reflections from the 1st ever NATO Space Symposium in Toulouse April 29-30: 1. The importance of the space domain for modern defence is growing. Space already is and will incresingly be become an integral part of NATO's multi-domain operations. 2. The innovation pace in the commercial & dual use sector is many areas outpacing the innovation of government and military Space programs. This trend will likely further accelerate. 2. Closer commercial-public partnerships are key to secure innovation speed, cost effectiveness , scale & resilience - and will be an increasingly important complement government programs for Space defense #space #spaceIQ #nato #mdo #situationalawareness #isr #protectingdemocracy #dualuse #innovation #speed #efficiency #resilience #workingtogether #iceye

Packed, intense days ahead as we are active at and around the 60th Munich Security Conference. This vital gathering brings together high-ranking leaders from politics, the military, and business every year to discuss the world’s most pressing security challenges. In the midst of our ever-changing geopolitical landscape, it’s crucial that we all re-examine #Europe’s defence capabilities. Here, ArianeGroup contributes unique expertise – more than 50 years of experience in building launchers for both civil and military applications. In addition, we operate Europe’s largest private telescope network for our space surveillance service #Helix. Its surveillance and tracking capabilities are ideally suited for collision warnings and protecting satellites against all types of risks. As a truly European company, #ArianeGroup recognises the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the key challenges of our time. We invite you to join us in following the discussions at #MSC2024 and share your thoughts on the issues shaping our world today. #SecurityInSpace #SpaceEnablers #WorkInSpace #SpaceIndustry 📸©: DGA EM

Discover how women are making a crucial impact at the 2024 World Defense Show, featuring insights from Amy Hopkins, Vice President and General Manager for National Security at Peraton. For a deeper dive into these insights, click here to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3wRua1y

A recent analysis by NovaSpace (formerly Euroconsult) highlights a steep increase in global investment in space defense and security. Led by the United States, expenditures exceeded $58 billion and governments launched more than 107 defense and dual-use satellites in 2023. The launch rate for defense and dual-use satellites is projected to rise by 160% over the next decade, increasing geopolitical tensions and the military reliance on space-based capabilities. Key defense applications include intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and secured satellite communications. To read more about the fast expansion and importance of space defense, click here: https://lnkd.in/gXg8zVRC #CPII #SpaceDefense #SpaceNews

At NATO -Innovation significantly impacts defense strategies by accelerating the pace of technological advancements, enhancing the effectiveness of defense operations, and ensuring that military capabilities remain dynamic and robust. It fosters closer commercial-public partnerships, crucial for securing innovation speed, cost-effectiveness, scale, and resilience, thereby complementing government programs for space defense and multidomain operations.

Indra and Celestia TTI are teaming up to develop next-gen antennas for advanced communications in the FCAS program > > https://hubs.la/Q02KndVj0 The companies will work on multi-purpose antennas capable of meeting civil and military needs and bands and establishing links with satellite networks in geostationary, high, medium and low orbits. Alejandro Serrano, Indra’s Program Manager, said; “Developing the combat cloud will lead to creating a collaborative space involving multiple air, naval and ground platforms and mark a turning point in the world of defence. The agreement we’ve reached with Celestia TTI will enable us to accelerate its development in the field of communications and explore new concepts and technologies that will shape the future of defence.” Indra #antenna #communication #technology

this article describes very well how the Amerindian military will have to integrate with space technologies. European states must support such integration in order to properly extend maximum security conditions to the entire NATO area. Space economy is a top priority, new investments are needed! https://lnkd.in/dZSDjaZ4