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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Denmark buys four Sky Guardian drones for Arctic surveillance
MILAN — Denmark has purchased four U.S.-made long-range maritime drones from General Atomics, a step meant to boost the country's surveillance capabilities in the Arctic region. The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization signed an agreement with NATO's Support and Procurement Agency, or NSPA, to acquire four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the government agency announced on July 22. The systems are expected to be delivered between 2028 and 2029 and will undergo a certification process to be able to fly in national and international airspace. Although no contract value was disclosed, DALO listed three specific areas of interest where the drones could operate: the Arctic, the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea region. The Arctic has become increasingly important for NATO's defense posture, especially in light of growing Russian presence and activities in the region. For example, Russian ice-class LNG tanker Alexey Kosygin, sanctioned by the United States, is expected to become operational in the second half of this year at the country's Arctic LNG 2 plant, as reported by Reuters. Having eyes in the sky is a priority for Arctic states, but acquiring drones that can operate in such a harsh environment can be challenging. The extreme cold impacts battery life, sensor performance and GPS signal quality. According to a General Atomics spokesman, the MQ-9B drones are ready to operate in cold temperatures. 'The MQ-9B is perfect for the Arctic Security mission and has been designed, tested and certified for operations in extremely cold climates – it routinely flies at very high altitudes [maximum above 40,000 feet] where outside air is usually between -40 and -70 Fahrenheit (-40 and -56,6 Celsius),' spokesman C. Mark Brinkley told Defense News. In its announcement, DALO highlighted that the drone purchase is being conducted in close cooperation with other allied NATO nations to ensure access to common knowledge. Neighboring Norway has also shown interest in acquiring the MQ-9B, as part of its quest to get long-range maritime drones. North Grumman's MQ-4C Triton is also in the running there. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LUMIBIRD PHOTONICS SWEDEN SECURES MAJOR NAVAL CONTRACT FOR VIDAR RANGEFINDERS WITH SAAB AND DALO
Lannion, 24 June 2025 - 5.45pm LUMIBIRD PHOTONICS SWEDEN SECURES MAJOR NAVAL CONTRACT FOR VIDAR RANGEFINDERS WITH SAAB AND DALO The Lumibird Group (FR0000038242 - LBIRD), European leader in laser technologies, announces that its subsidiary Lumibird Photonics Sweden AB has been awarded a new contract by Saab to supply 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). These systems will be integrated into naval fire control systems (CEROS) deployed on Royal Danish Navy frigates. This new order follows closely on the heels of a recent contract awarded by Rheinmetall Air Defence for the integration of VIDAR into the Skyranger 30 mobile air defence platform. With these two strategic contracts secured within just a few months, Lumibird demonstrates the growing adoption of VIDAR as a European standard for laser rangefinding in both land and maritime domains. 'This order is an important milestone in our strategic partnership with Saab and underlines our growing role in the European defence ecosystem,' says Carina Harnesk, CEO of Lumibird Photonics Sweden. 'We see strong potential for future orders from additional users with similar operational needs.' Designed and manufactured in Gothenburg, Sweden, the VIDAR rangefinder is based on diode-pumped erbium-glass laser technology, delivering compactness, eye safety, and high performance in the harshest operational environments. Already in service in various land-based and airborne systems, its integration into naval platforms highlights its adaptability and robustness. 'This new success with Saab confirms the versatility and technical maturity of our VIDAR rangefinder,' said Marc LE Flohic, CEO of the Lumibird Group. 'We are proud to see our technology equipping NATO vessels and supporting the Danish Ministry of Defence in its mission to ensure maritime security.' Deliveries of the 57 VIDAR units are scheduled between 2025 and 2026. This contract further strengthens Lumibird's positioning in Europe's defence ecosystem and confirms its ability to deliver sovereign, high-performance photonics solutions to top-tier defence partners. Next information: Half-year revenues, 28/07/2025 after close of trading LUMIBIRD is one of the world's leading laser specialists. With over 50 years' experience and expertise in solid-state, diode and fibre laser technologies, the Group designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance laser solutions via two divisions: Photonics and Medical. The Photonics Division designs and produces components, lasers and systems for the defence and space, environment, surveying and security, industrial and scientific, and medtech markets. The Medical branch designs and produces medical diagnostic and treatment systems for result of the October 2017 merger between the Keopsys and Quantel Groups, LUMIBIRD, with more than 1,000 employees and €207.1m in sales in 2024, is present in Europe, America and shares are listed in compartment B of Euronext Paris. FR0000038242 - LBIRD has been a member of Euronext since 2022. Contacts LUMIBIRDMarc Le FlohicChairman and Chief Executive OfficerTel. +33(0) 1 69 29 17 00info@ LUMIBIRDSonia Chief Financial and Transformation OfficerTel. +33(0) 1 69 29 17 00info@ CalyptusMathieu CalleuxInvestor RelationsTel. +33(0) 1 53 65 37 91lumibird@ Attachment 250624_Lumibird_DALO_ENError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
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LUMIBIRD PHOTONICS SWEDEN SECURES MAJOR NAVAL CONTRACT FOR VIDAR RANGEFINDERS WITH SAAB AND DALO
Lannion, 24 June 2025 - 5.45pm LUMIBIRD PHOTONICS SWEDEN SECURES MAJOR NAVAL CONTRACT FOR VIDAR RANGEFINDERS WITH SAAB AND DALO The Lumibird Group (FR0000038242 - LBIRD), European leader in laser technologies, announces that its subsidiary Lumibird Photonics Sweden AB has been awarded a new contract by Saab to supply 57 VIDAR laser rangefinders to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). These systems will be integrated into naval fire control systems (CEROS) deployed on Royal Danish Navy frigates. This new order follows closely on the heels of a recent contract awarded by Rheinmetall Air Defence for the integration of VIDAR into the Skyranger 30 mobile air defence platform. With these two strategic contracts secured within just a few months, Lumibird demonstrates the growing adoption of VIDAR as a European standard for laser rangefinding in both land and maritime domains. 'This order is an important milestone in our strategic partnership with Saab and underlines our growing role in the European defence ecosystem,' says Carina Harnesk, CEO of Lumibird Photonics Sweden. 'We see strong potential for future orders from additional users with similar operational needs.' Designed and manufactured in Gothenburg, Sweden, the VIDAR rangefinder is based on diode-pumped erbium-glass laser technology, delivering compactness, eye safety, and high performance in the harshest operational environments. Already in service in various land-based and airborne systems, its integration into naval platforms highlights its adaptability and robustness. 'This new success with Saab confirms the versatility and technical maturity of our VIDAR rangefinder,' said Marc LE Flohic, CEO of the Lumibird Group. 'We are proud to see our technology equipping NATO vessels and supporting the Danish Ministry of Defence in its mission to ensure maritime security.' Deliveries of the 57 VIDAR units are scheduled between 2025 and 2026. This contract further strengthens Lumibird's positioning in Europe's defence ecosystem and confirms its ability to deliver sovereign, high-performance photonics solutions to top-tier defence partners. Next information: Half-year revenues, 28/07/2025 after close of trading LUMIBIRD is one of the world's leading laser specialists. With over 50 years' experience and expertise in solid-state, diode and fibre laser technologies, the Group designs, manufactures and distributes high-performance laser solutions via two divisions: Photonics and Medical. The Photonics Division designs and produces components, lasers and systems for the defence and space, environment, surveying and security, industrial and scientific, and medtech markets. The Medical branch designs and produces medical diagnostic and treatment systems for result of the October 2017 merger between the Keopsys and Quantel Groups, LUMIBIRD, with more than 1,000 employees and €207.1m in sales in 2024, is present in Europe, America and shares are listed in compartment B of Euronext Paris. FR0000038242 - LBIRD has been a member of Euronext since 2022. Contacts LUMIBIRDMarc Le FlohicChairman and Chief Executive OfficerTel. +33(0) 1 69 29 17 00info@ LUMIBIRDSonia Chief Financial and Transformation OfficerTel. +33(0) 1 69 29 17 00info@ CalyptusMathieu CalleuxInvestor RelationsTel. +33(0) 1 53 65 37 91lumibird@ Attachment 250624_Lumibird_DALO_ENError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
