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TEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

The X1 Atlas is the first fixed-blade knife released by TEKTO Knives. After 7 years of folders and automatic OTFs, it is a deliberate departure: full tang, no pivot, no lock, no moving parts at all.

The blade is CPM MagnaCut, hardened to 60-62 HRC. MagnaCut has earned its reputation by refusing the usual trade-o?. Most steels ask you to pick two of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, and give up the third. MagnaCut delivers all three, which is why it has moved from enthusiast curiosity to production standard in a few short years.

For TEKTO, the corrosion side of that equation is not theoretical. The company works on the Maine coast, where salt air is a constant. MagnaCut holds up there better than steels carrying far more chromium, and heat treat comes from one of the top commercial shops in the country. The PVD finish cuts glare and adds surface hardness.

No steel is rustproof, but wiped down and lightly oiled, the Atlas takes conditions that punish conventional tool steels.

The blade is a 3.30-inch drop point with a hollow grind, a combination chosen for clean entry and control rather than brute wedge force. The hollow grind keeps the edge thin behind the apex, so cuts stay precise deep into the stroke. Jimping runs along the spine, giving the thumb a positive index for choked-up detail work: field dressing, notching, feathering, any task where the hand moves forward on the blade and needs to stay there.

The handle is skeletonized G10, machined out to shed mass without giving up rigidity.

Total weight lands at 3.88 ounces across a 7.70-inch overall length, which puts the Atlas in the range where it rides on a belt all day without announcing itself. G10 holds grip when wet, when cold, and through gloves, and a lanyard hole at the butt gives a retention option for work over water, at height, or anywhere a dropped knife is gone for good.

Every X1 Atlas ships with a custom-fit Kydex sheath and an adjustable belt clip. The clip configures for vertical or horizontal carry and adjusts to belt width, so the knife can ride strong side, appendix, or scout depending on what the rest of the loadout allows.

The Atlas is made in the USA, machined and finished at TEKTO’s facility in Maine.

“We spent seven years building folders and automatics,” said Marko Mandi?, founder of TEKTO Knives. “A fixed blade takes the mechanism away and leaves you with steelTEKTO Knives – X1 // Atlas and geometry. There is nowhere to hide. That is exactly why we took our time before we released one.”

The X1 Atlas is available now in black, OD green, and desert G10.

MSRP $249.99.

Specifications

Blade Material: CPM MagnaCut
Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
Blade Style: Drop Point, Hollow Grind
Handle Material: G10, skeletonized
Construction: Full Tang
Origin: Made in USA

Measurements

Blade Length: 3.30″ (84mm)
Handle Length: 4.40″ (112mm)
Overall Length: 7.70″ (196mm)
Weight: 3.88oz (110g)

Equipped With

Kydex Sheath
Adjustable Belt Clip
Lanyard Hole

About TEKTO Knives

TEKTO Knives is a family-owned knife company based in Maine that specializes in tactical fixed blades, folders, and automatic knives. Every knife is designed, engineered, and assembled at the company’s facility, where CNC machining and finishing take place on-site. As of 2026, TEKTO knives are available at over 450 retailers nationwide, and every knife is backed by the TEKTO Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

www.tektoknives.com/products/x1-atlas

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Saab Receives Order for RBS 70 NG from Finland

Monday, August 31st, 2026

Saab has signed a contract and received an initial order from The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for deliveries of the RBS 70 NG air defence solution. The order value is SEK 1.2 billion.

The new contract also enables Finland to place additional future orders for the RBS 70 NG as well as training, spare parts and maintenance equipment.

“We are proud to continue supporting Finland’s Defence Forces and contributing to keeping the nation’s skies safe. With RBS 70 NG, Finland will receive a state-of-the art short-range air defence capability to effectively meet evolving aerial threats,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s business area Dynamics.

The Finnish Defence Forces has been a user of the previous version of RBS 70 since 2008. The latest generation, RBS 70 NG, features the unjammable laser-guided missile while also adding a range of new capabilities, such as an automatic target tracker and built-in night capability which further increase hit probability and enhance operational use.

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Army Reaches Agreement with Private Industry for Nuclear Micro-Reactors

Monday, August 31st, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army is announcing today that the Janus Program has selected five nuclear energy vendors, and five initial locations.

In partnership with the Department of War Innovation Unit (DIU), the Army is awarding up to a combined $2.2 billion to own, construct, and operate nuclear microreactors on military installations. These vendors will deliver safe, secure, and reliable nuclear power, strengthening the Army’s ability to project power globally, while supporting the revitalization of American industrial capacity and technological leadership. With the private sector funding expected along with these government dollars, the Army expects more than 20 total nuclear microreactors will be built and operated across Department of War installations.

The five selected vendors and installations are as follows:

Antares Nuclear, Inc. – Fort Bragg, North Carolina

BWXT Advanced Technologies, LLC – Fort Campbell, Kentucky

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems – Fort Hood, Texas

Radiant Industries, Inc. – Fort Benning, Georgia

Westinghouse Government Services – Fort Drum, New York

“Since launching the Janus Program, our mandate from President Trump and Secretary Hegseth has been clear: secure the power our warfighters need to train, deploy and win,” said Dan Driscoll, Secretary of the Army. “Awarding these contracts accelerates our ability to deliver safe, reliable baseload power directly to our installations. We are building the energy resilience necessary to project combat power globally, without relying on potentially vulnerable external grids.”

“The Janus Program is grabbing the baton from Project Pele and the [Department of Energy’s] Reactor Pilot Program,” said Dr. Jeff Waksman, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. “We are seeking not just reactors capable of turning on for a brief demonstration, but rather systems able to deliver power with high-capacity factors for years of operation. The Janus Program will be a complete success when and only when we have assisted multiple nuclear companies in developing truly reliable and affordable nuclear microreactors which they can sell to other buyers beyond just the military.”

After gathering technical and operational information from industry via an Area of Interest released by DIU, the Army down-selected potential industry awardees for negotiation of Other Transactions Authority-based agreements. A decision board and panel of top nuclear and technical experts from the Department of Energy, national laboratories and representatives across the services provided deeply rigorous input on the technical risks, financial situation, and management capabilities of the solutions. The close collaboration with technical experts and service representatives ensured selected vendors would provide solutions to enhance energy resilience for specific operational needs at military installations.

“When DOE created an authorization pathway for the demonstration of advanced reactor designs, we quickly began to realize how valuable these technologies could be for fortifying our national defense infrastructure,” said Assistant Secretary of Nuclear Energy Ted Garrish. “We are honored to work in lockstep with the Army to leverage nuclear energy innovation in support of our country’s military operations at home and abroad.”

The alignment of these vendors with Army installations represents the culmination of a year-long effort to evaluate and prioritize installations based on a multitude of factors from energy needs to seismic and hydrological considerations, all with a primary focus on safety. As the Janus Program moves forward, it is intended that these vendors will also site nuclear technologies on other service installations for continued energy resilience across the entire DOW. Additional Army and other Service sites will be announced at a later date. The Army continues to drive towards the September 2028 target outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order 14299 for operation of a first reactor, regulated by the Army, on a military installation.

“The Army is leading the nation in its return to nuclear preeminence via the Janus Program,” said Jason Craft, Janus Program manager. “Our selected industry awardees represent the most viable technologies to achieve this capability, setting conditions for both installation energy resilience and operational energy solutions.”

Using a milestone-based payment model, vendors will receive government funding only after successfully hitting specific technical goals. This investment model brings together approximately $2.2 billion across FY2027-2031 along with significant capital investment from each vendor. This technology development model will speed up the delivery of next-generation energy solutions to the warfighter and promote innovation while ensuring accountability. The prototype reactors will be contractor-owned and operated.

“We need more power. We need it delivered faster and cheaper, and we need it to be more reliable,” said Owen West, director, DIU. “With Janus, DIU is assisting the Army’s micro reactor build — speeding military energy production to protect the nation.”

Collaboration with utility providers is essential to the success of Army’s nuclear power strategy and the Janus Program. The Army will work closely with serving utilities and privatized utility providers on the Janus Program to ensure the best possible outcomes. The Army also invites continued collaboration with utilities both now and in the future on utility-scale, grid-facing power generation opportunities sited on Army installations.

“The Army’s Janus Program has my full support, said Emil Michael, the War Department’s Chief Technology Officer. “The War Department is acting swiftly to implement President Trump’s Executive Order, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security, to deploy a nuclear reactor on a military installation by September 2028. We are unleashing America’s domestic nuclear industrial base to ensure a more resilient and secure energy supply for the joint force.”

Reliable energy underpins national defense. The down-selection to these five vendors represents a critical step forward in securing the operational readiness of our forces. The Army is committed to fortifying the defense and strength of the nation now and for future generations.

U.S. Army Communication and Outreach Office

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Air Force Global Strike Command Directs Stop Use of AN/PRM-10 Test Oscillator Set

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —

Air Force Global Stike Command has directed units within the command to stop use of the AN/PRM-10 test oscillator set, a signal generator used to examine intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)communications systems.

This order stems from a notification AFGSC and 20th Air Force received in August that an Airman assigned to F.E. Warren AFB discovered and was exposed to residue on a component of an AN/PRM-10 kit while performing a routine inspection. The Airman reported the issue, received medical attention, and was returned to duty with no adverse effects.

Subsequent tests on the residue confirmed the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), a substance commonly used in electrical devices during the time that equipment was developed to maintain the Minuteman III ICBM system.

Upon notification confirming the presence of PCBs in one AN/PRM-10 unit at F.E. Warren AFB, 20th AF directed a one-time inspection (OTI) to assess all AN/PRM-10 kits. Officials also directed updated safety warnings, precautions, and mandatory personal protective equipment requirements where legacy testers remained in use.

The OTI-directed review was completed within three days of issuance and covered the entire inventory of AN/PRM-10 kits across the command. Inspections found potential residue on six of eight AN/PRM-10 systems. Samples have been collected and are being sent for testing.

Upon receiving the OTI findings indicating the presence of potential residue on additional AN/PRM-10 kits, and as a precautionary measure while sample test results are pending, units in 20th AF are immediately stopping use of the AN/PRM-10 and transitioning from the AN/PRM-10 to a modern, PCB-free replacement tester.

“Twentieth Air Force takes the responsibility to protect our Airmen very seriously,” said Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, 20th AF commander. “As our Airmen are our greatest asset, their safety and health are my top priority.”

In addition to these measures, AFGSC and 20th AF officials are working closely with the Minuteman III systems program office to appropriately dispose of existing AN/PRM-10 kits and identify any other pieces of test equipment that may contain PCBs.

There are no mission impacts as a result of these actions, and U.S. ICBM forces remain safe, secure, and effective to protect the U.S. homeland.

“We remain vigilant for issues like these and will continue to aggressively and immediately take the appropriate actions,” added Gen. S.L. Davis, commander of AFGSC.

This effort is the latest in a series of initiatives Air Force officials have directed, following the launch of the Missile Community Cancer Study in 2023, to review the Minuteman III system and its associated equipment to ensure a safe, hazard-free working environment for America’s ICBM force.

For more information on the Missile Community Cancer Study, please follow this link: www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Resources/Missile-Community-Cancer-Study.

By Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs

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WOOX Introduces the New Vigilante Fixed Stock A Modern Upgrade For AR-15 & AR-10

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

Hickory, NC. – (August 21st, 2026) – WOOX, manufacturers of Italian-American made gunstocks, axes and knives, crafted with the finest materials and the latest technology, is proud to announce the introduction of the new Vigilante Fixed Stock. This new stock option celebrates American heritage by combining authentic Claro American walnut with premium Italian craftsmanship, delivering a distinctive enhancement for your AR-15 and AR-10 platforms.

“This new Vigilante Fixed Stock is a sophisticated aftermarket replacement designed for AR-15 and AR-10 enthusiasts who appreciate both performance and a timeless aesthetic,” saidBen Fleming, CEO of WOOX USA. “Each piece in the Vigilante series is a testament to superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and our commitment to honoring tradition while meeting the demands of today’s shooters.”

Crafted with pride by 4th generation artisans in Italy, the Vigilante Fixed Stock blends enduring design, rugged reliability, and refined ergonomics. This new fixed stock combines premium hand-selected Claro-grade walnut with precision-machined aluminum interfaces to ensure consistent mounting, repeatability, and full AR platform compatibility. The result is a rifle that feels more stable in hand, more predictable under recoil, and built to hold up over years of use. This is not a cosmetic change, it’s a shift from disposable components to a platform you can pass down for generations.

Designed for comfort and practicality in the field, the Vigilante Fixed Stock features an ultra-light recoil pad that ensures a secure shoulder fit without adding unnecessary weight. Integrated QD sling attachment points on both the left and right sides provide versatile carrying options and seamless compatibility with modern sling systems. The Vigilante Fixed Stock is compatible with rifles equipped with A2 rifle buffer tubes (buffer tube not included) featuring the standard rear 1/4″-28 UNF threaded mounting hole. This product is offered as an individual component and as a complete kit. Check out www.wooxstore.com for complete kit details.

Key Features:

• Ambidextrous design

• Made in Italy by master artisans

• Fixed-stock design for strength and reliability

• Durable hardwood construction

• Ultra-light recoil pad

• Integrated QD sling attachment points (left and right side)

MSRP: Vigilante Fixed Stock only: $199.00

Like every WOOX creation, the Vigilante Fixed Stock is built to last a lifetime. For more information about all WOOX premium stocks, knives, axes and accessories, please visit www.wooxstore.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Cana Provisions Releases the Personal Water Decon Kit XL and Launches all New Website

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

Huntsville, AL — August 29, 2026 – Cana Provisions announces the release of the new Personal Water Decon Kit XL. The XL increases both the number of legacy components, while simultaneously adding new several new components, extending capability and functionality for the end user.

As water emergencies continue to proliferate around the continental US and the world, immediate access to quality and intuitive methods of water treatment has become a necessity. At 5” x 8” and just under 3oz, the Personal Water Decon Kit XL allows the user to carry an emergency water treatment kit on their person with minimal impact.

“The Personal Water Decon Kit XL was derived from a kit specifically developed at the request of Naval Aviators to augment their existing SERE equipment. This new kit is not only an adaptation from that kit, but a culmination of customer feedback over years of practical use,” said Zach H, Owner of Cana Provisions.

The release of the Personal Water Decon Kit XL coincides with the launch of the new website and the biggest sale in company history.

“The new website offers vastly improved loading speeds, enhanced searching and sorting options, and improved flow and checkout experience for customers. This has been an ongoing project for the better part of a year and we knew there was no better way to announce it than with the biggest sale we’ve ever run as a thank you to all of our loyal customers and followers who have supported us over the years,” said Zach H, Owner of Cana Provisions.

Cana Provisions products are built for broad-spectrum operations, disaster response, training environments, and austere expeditions where contaminated water sources are the norm. The company’s mission is to ensure users can treat, verify, and consume safe water without external reference.

ABOUT CANA PROVISIONS

Cana Provisions is a U.S.-based manufacturer and provider of water treatment, purification, and field-readiness solutions for military, law enforcement, and preparedcivilians. Founded on the principle that clean water is a solvable problem with the right knowledge and tools, Cana Provisions designs and curates gear built for real-world use — from the field to the home. Learn more here.

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North Hesse Defence Hub: Rheinmetall to Build New Logistics Centre at Kassel Airport – State of Hesse Supports Strategic Investment

Friday, August 28th, 2026

The State Government of Hesse and Rheinmetall intend to work together to further develop and economically strengthen North Hesse as a centre for innovation and defence. Minister-President Boris Rhein, Minister for Economic Affairs Kaweh Mansoori and Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, presented the plans for the ‘North Hesse Defence Hub’ on Thursday, 27 August 2026, at Kassel Airport. They also signed a corresponding Memorandum of Understanding. With funding from the State of Hesse, Rheinmetall will establish a new logistics and technology centre at Kassel-Calden Airport, expand its site in Kassel and develop new technologies locally. The total investment amounts to a three-digit million sum in millions of euros.

With an available floor area of over 30,000 square metres, the logistics centre will be one of the Group’s most significant infrastructure investments in Germany. The facility, which is to be built in the municipality of Calden in the very close vicinity of Kassel Airport, is scheduled to be operational at the end of 2027. This will create a defence hub in Northern Hesse that will have significance far beyond the region and generate new jobs among partners and suppliers. The new logistics centre is set to significantly boost the company’s operational capacity and ensure the efficient processing of both domestic and international orders. The modern infrastructure will enable shorter processing times, optimised supply chains and higher delivery quality – factors that are of crucial importance given the growing demand for Rheinmetall products.

Furthermore, Rheinmetall is planning to establish a drone test centre at its new site in Calden. The aim is to capitalise on the site’s infrastructural advantages, combined with the unique local conditions, for the further development and testing of Rheinmetall drones. Unlike other airports, Kassel Airport offers unique opportunities for drone testing. The planned Hessian Drone Competence Centre also provides Rheinmetall with a valuable locational advantage at the airport.

Minister-President Boris Rhein: “Rheinmetall’s multi-million investment is a strong signal for North Hesse as a centre of innovation and defence. In future, the North Hesse Defence Hub will link Kassel’s industrial strength with the strategic infrastructure of Kassel Airport. Kassel-Calden is, and will remain, a key component of the transport infrastructure in North Hesse. The airport serves general aviation and is a business hub. Furthermore, we are intending to establish it even more firmly in future as a military hub, for Bundeswehr training flights and for research into and testing of new drone technologies”, said Hesse’s Minister-President Boris Rhein. Referring to the project’s significance for the region, he added: “I am very grateful to Rheinmetall for joining us today to launch this forward-looking project and, in doing so, to take North Hesse as a centre for innovation and defence to a new level. These investments will create additional value and jobs. And in these economically challenging times, we are sending a message of confidence: our Defence Hub will become a driver of growth for the strong region of North Hesse”.

Kaweh Mansoori, Minister for Economic Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, highlighted the importance of North Hesse as a business hub for the state, Germany and Europe: “A government capable of taking effective action must guarantee security – and in doing so, it needs a strong, innovative and resilient economy. Resilience means having reliable structures, technological expertise and the capacity to act independently. North Hesse offers the ideal conditions for this: industrial strength, excellent research, innovative companies and a highly skilled workforce. We intend to develop this potential in a targeted manner. In this way, we will strengthen Germany’s and Europe’s capacity to act, whilst at the same time securing good jobs and value creation in the region”.

Armin Papperger, Chief Executive of Rheinmetall AG: “We regard this investment as a strategic move with a view to significant orders in the field of military vehicles, which we can expect to receive in future from both Germany and abroad. We are preparing for the future and ae strengthening our capabilities for the benefit of our customers. The new logistics centre is a key element of Rheinmetall’s growth strategy in the tactical vehicle sector, particularly for our German customer – the Bundeswehr. We are especially grateful to the State of Hesse for the support we have received for this project”.

Björn Bernhard, CEO of Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems Division: “We are creating a new hub in the heart of Germany. With the new engineering, logistics and support centre in Calden, in the district of Kassel, we are sending a clear signal regarding the long-term viability of our site in North Hesse. Not only are we laying the foundations for even more efficient order processing, but we are also taking responsibility for the region. I would also like to thank the town, the district of Kassel and the municipality of Calden, as they are all supporting us to the best of their ability”.

The site at Kassel Airport was selected following a thorough analysis of possible alternatives. The good transportation links, the proximity to the existing Rheinmetall plant in Kassel (Mittelfeld Industrial Park) and the availability of land for a large-scale facility were clear arguments in favour of this site.

Decreasing traffic in the northern part of Kassel

Another key objective of the investment is to achieve a noticeable reduction in factory traffic in the area around the existing Rheinmetall plant in the northern part of Kassel. By relocating logistical processes and transport flows to the new centre at Kassel Airport, the aim is to significantly reduce lorry and delivery traffic around the traditional factory site.

This not only benefits the company itself, but also significantly reduces traffic on the neighbouring roads and in the residential areas of Kassel. Rheinmetall is thus living up to its responsibilities as a regional employer and business partner, and is actively contributing to improving the quality of life in the region.

New jobs for the region

The construction and operation of the new logistics centre will create additional jobs in the Kassel district – both during the construction phase and in the long run, once operations are up and running. Rheinmetall is thus strengthening its role as a major employer in the Kassel metropolitan region and reaffirming its commitment to North Hesse as a business location. The new roles will cover a broad spectrum of skills, ranging from logistics and warehouse specialists to technical and administrative roles.

In addition, an area of around 1,200 square metres of the Defence Hub is earmarked as a training centre. In future, staff from both the Kassel plant and other Rheinmetall sites will receive initial and further training there. Calden will thus take on a strategic role as a centre of excellence within the Rheinmetall Group and contribute to company-wide skills development and staff development.

Rheinmetall in Kassel

The Kassel site of Rheinmetall Landsystems GmbH is the centre of excellence within Rheinmetall AG’s ‘Vehicle Systems Europe’ division for the development, manufacture and maintenance of state-of-the-art tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles, including a wide range of integrated equipment packages. Around 2,200 employees currently work at the Rheinmetall site in Kassel.

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GA-ASI and Fujitsu Sign MOU for the Maintenance and Operation of UAS in Japan

Friday, August 28th, 2026

MOU Aims To Establish Maintenance and Operational Support Capabilities for the MQ-9B, Contributing to Japan’s Security Objectives

SAN DIEGO – 26 August 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the establishment of maintenance and operational support capabilities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Japan as well as their commitment to future technical collaboration.

Under the MOU, the companies will begin examining the establishment of a framework under which Fujitsu would provide domestic maintenance and operational support for the MQ-9B, an unmanned aircraft developed and manufactured by GA-ASI for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The scope of the discussions includes avionics maintenance, parts management, maintenance training, and maintenance support services within Japan. The companies will also explore future technical collaboration in areas related to mission systems, systems integration, and other technologies.

Both companies aim to establish a sustainable and secure operational foundation for UAS in Japan. To this end, they will conduct phased evaluations of technologies and business opportunities related to design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities, contributing to Japan’s security requirements. In addition to establishing operational support capabilities, the companies will explore future opportunities related to mission systems and systems integration.

As security environments around the world continue to grow increasingly complex, Japan faces the challenge of strengthening its wide-area and persistent intelligence-gathering and surveillance capabilities across its vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). To strengthen maritime surveillance and support security objectives while improving operational efficiency and reducing manpower requirements, Japan’s Ministry of Defense has announced plan to procure 23 MQ-9B aircraft for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), with its deployment scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2027.

The MQ-9B is capable of remaining airborne for more than 24 hours through satellite-based remote operation and can provide real-time, wide-area situational awareness day and night using advanced sensor systems. Stable operation of the MQ-9B in Japan requires the establishment of domestic maintenance and operational support capabilities to address challenges such as prolonged parts procurement lead times and the recruitment and training of personnel with specialized maintenance expertise.

GA-ASI has extensive experience, technologies, and proven capabilities in UAS design and manufacturing as well as in the operation of complete UAS mission solutions, including sensors and ground control stations.

For more than 10 years, Fujitsu has accumulated experience and expertise in the maintenance and operational support for maritime patrol aircraft operated by the JMSDF.

Building on these strengths, both companies aim to realize sustainable and reliable MQ-9B maintenance and operations in Japan.

Based on this MOU, both companies will advance discussions regarding collaboration to establish maintenance and operational support capabilities. Looking ahead, they will explore technical collaboration and commercialization opportunities in areas including avionics maintenance, field support, maintenance, workforce education and training, parts management, and supply chain capabilities. In addition, they will further support Japan’s security objectives by examining opportunities to enhance UAS operations through integration with related systems and other advanced operational support capabilities.

“This agreement is an important and substantial step in our efforts to provide optimal support to our Japanese customers. We are excited to leverage Fujitsu’s proven excellence and expertise in maintenance and operational support as we expand the utility of our unmanned aircraft systems in Japan,” said Zachary Stang, Regional Vice President for General Atomics Global.

Kenichiro Miyazaki, Head of National Security Business Unit for Fujitsu Limited, said: “We are delighted to have signed this MOU with GA-ASI to explore collaboration opportunities related to the MQ-9B. Leveraging the technological capabilities Fujitsu has cultivated in the defense sector, as well as our extensive experience in maintenance and operational support, we will contribute to strengthening a sustainable maintenance framework for the MQ-9B in Japan. This MOU marks the first step toward advancing the collaboration between our companies. Looking ahead, we will explore opportunities not only in maintenance and operational support, but also in further technical collaboration, contributing to a stronger security foundation and a stable defense operation in Japan.”

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