BETHESDA, Md. -- Lockheed Martin and Google Public Sector announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Google's generative AI, including its Gemini models, into the Lockheed Martin AI Factory.

This collaboration will deploy Google's powerful AI tools within Lockheed Martin's on-premises and air-gapped environments, making them available to personnel across the enterprise.

The collaboration will enable the Lockheed Martin AI Factory team to apply generative AI to tackle workloads across sectors such as aerospace, space exploration, and cybersecurity.

In the first phase, Google's generative AI technologies will be integrated into Lockheed Martin's unclassified on-premise environment, providing Lockheed Martin's workforce access to Google's suite of AI tools using Google Gemini on Google Distributed Cloud.

Source: Lockheed Martin
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KONGSBERG, Norway -- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA has announced plans to restructure its operations by creating two independent, publicly listed companies, aimed at sharpening strategic focus across its business segments. Under the proposal, Kongsberg Maritime will be spun off and listed separately on the Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange, while Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery will be merged into a single, consolidated defense and technology group that will retain the Kongsberg name.

The proposed reorganization reflects the company’s response to continued global demand for security and sustainable technologies, which have driven growth in recent years. Kongsberg said the two entities have reached sufficient financial strength and scale to operate independently, with revenues and workforce now roughly balanced between them.

The maritime business will continue to focus on its core technology and integrated systems for commercial and naval vessels, while the consolidated Kongsberg entity will center on defense, surveillance, and dual-use technology markets. Both companies will remain headquartered in Norway and continue to collaborate where commercially beneficial.

Kongsberg defense portfolio includes the NASAMS air defense system, the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) and Naval Strike Missile (NSM) programs - key assets in several NATO arsenals - as well as command-and-control systems, space technologies, and F-35 support. The company is also involved in ongoing modernization programs for the Norwegian Armed Forces and continues to expand its global partnerships, including work with the United States and European defense industries. These programs will form the foundation of the new consolidated Kongsberg entity, anchoring its role as a key contributor to NATO-aligned defense capabilities.

The new Kongsberg Maritime, will focus on advancing integrated solutions and digital technologies for the global maritime and offshore industries. Its operations span propulsion, automation, and dynamic positioning systems, as well as sensor technologies and autonomous vessel solutions. The company plays a key role in supporting maritime decarbonization through energy-efficient ship systems and digital platforms that enhance operational performance and sustainability.

The demerger will be executed through a direct share distribution to existing shareholders, with one share in the new maritime company issued for each Kongsberg share held. The Norwegian government, which remains the largest shareholder, has expressed support for the plan. Trading in Kongsberg Maritime shares is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.

Leadership changes accompanying the move include Lisa Edvardsen Haugan becoming CEO of the new Kongsberg Maritime and Mette Toft Bjørgen serving as its CFO. Eirik Lie will take over as CEO of Kongsberg Gruppen following completion of the demerger.

The Norwegian state, which holds a 50% stake in the company, has expressed its support for the proposed transaction. The move follows a period of significant growth, with the group tripling its operating revenues since 2016 and now employing 15,000 people. The number of employees, revenue, and results are now relatively evenly distributed between the two companies. Both have reached a size and financial robustness that enables them to operate independently, the company said.

The restructuring marks one of the most significant corporate reorganizations in Norway’s industrial sector in recent years. It positions Kongsberg to better align with global defense modernization and maritime decarbonization trends, enabling each business to pursue targeted growth strategies amid shifting geopolitical and technological landscapes.

Source: Forecast International
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DUSSELDORF - Following the completion of a one-year trial phase at sea, defense contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany have transferred a laser demonstrator for the Navy to the Laser Competence Centre at the Technical Centre for Weapons and Ammunition (WTD 91) in Meppen for further testing. This marks a major step in the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for maritime use and highlights the strong partnership between the two German technology companies.

Based on this, an operational laser weapon system could be available to the German Navy as of 2029, providing a powerful and cost-effective addition to conventional guided missiles.

The containerized demonstrator has already been successfully tested several times over the course of a year under real operational conditions at sea on board the frigate SACHSEN, proving the system’s robustness and performance. With the support of WTD 91 in Meppen, the laser container has now been put into operation for further land-based drone defense testing.

Source: Rheinmetall
Associated URL: https://www.rheinmetall.com/en