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TECHNOLOGY

 

24 Apr 26. BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) has signed a 10-year contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to transform the way that UK Armed Forces access trusted media and entertainment, wherever they are serving.

 

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27 Apr 26. Rheinmetall has received another Billion-euro-contract from the Bundeswehr in the field of soldier-systems. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed a call-off order with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for additional ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZ-ES) soldier-systems under a framework agreement. The contract covers the modernisation of existing systems and the delivery of additional 237 platoon systems. It is worth €1.04bn gross. The systems have are to be delivered between November 2027 and December 2029. Additional 8,600 soldiers will receive the IdZ-ES system. In total, the Bundeswehr will then be equipped with 353 platoon systems comprising over 12,000 individual sets of equipment. Awarded in April, the contract will be booked in the second quarter of 2026. In total, the German Bundestag has approved €1.3 billion for the project a few days ago, so further call-offs are expected.

 

30 Apr 26. ProTEK Seating Selected to Equip Dutch Military’s IDV “Manticore” Fleet. TEK Military Seating is proud to announce that its advanced ProTEK seating systems have been selected for a major new contract supporting the Dutch Armed Forces. The agreement will see ProTEK supply over 4,000 military-grade seats for approximately 1,200 IDV 12kN vehicles, marking a significant milestone for the company in the European defence sector. The IDV 12kN vehicle named “Manticore” by the Dutch Armed Forces—is a next-generation Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) designed to deliver exceptional mobility, protection, and modularity. Built on a 4×4 platform, the Manticore is engineered for high-performance operations across diverse and demanding terrains. IDV’s Multirole Tactical Vehicle platform combines advanced off-road capability with outstanding payload capacity, modular configurations, and integrated protection systems. Available in multiple variants—including Hard Top, Pick-up, Casualty Transport, Personnel Transport, and Command Post—the vehicle is designed to meet the operational needs of a wide range of military users, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Military Police units.

 

USA

 

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30 Apr 26. DRS Network & Imaging Systems LLC, Melbourne, Florida, was awarded a $150,000,000 modification (P00018) to contract W909MY-22-C-0023 for manufacturing and delivering Third Generation Forward Looking Infrared (3GEN FLIR) Low-Rate Initial Production Dewar Cooler Benches to support the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle, the Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical / Netted-fires Sensor, and the Abrams M1E3 Main Battle Tank. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $213,138,361. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2029. Fiscal 2025 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $20,195,591 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Belvoir Division, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, is the contracting activity (W909MY-22-C-0023).

 

30 Apr 26. General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Michigan, was awarded a $716,247,873 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for sustainment services including field service representatives, vehicle maintenance, modification work orders, fielding and de-processing, new equipment training, and program management in support of Abrams Family of Vehicles, Joint Assault Bridge, Assault Breacher Vehicle, and Foreign Military Sales requirements. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed at locations to be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2031. Funding will be obligated with each order using appropriate fiscal year and fund type. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-26-D-0035).

 

29 Apr 26. General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that it has been awarded a $450-million agreement from the U.S. Marine Corps for the Pre-Production Development (PPD) phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) competition. The PPD phase will include the validation of final design and build of multiple vehicles across a subsection of the expected family of ARV variants, followed by a series of U.S. Government test and evaluation activities.

 

29 Apr 26. Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed of $1,132,447,811 for full rate production 17 of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and supporting requirements to address urgent needs for the Army, Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales customers in Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden, and Taiwan. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Aviation Logistics, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-24-D-0019; W31P4Q-26-F-0036).

 

30 Apr 26. Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (W58RGZ-26-D-0033), was awarded  a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Command Control, Communications integration, modification, maintenance, enhancement, and engineering support for Phase V (CTES V), enabling integration of software, avionics, and avionics architecture into the Cargo (CH-47) Chinook Helicopters and all its variants. This total cumulative face value is $472,412,478. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 29, 2031. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

24 Apr 26 C-UAS Hub said today that US Marine Corps awards $9.5m contract for portable anti-drone jammers. The United States Marine Corps has awarded a $9.5 million contract to SteelRock Technologies Ltd. for compact radio frequency jammers designed to counter small drones. The contract, issued by Marine Corps Systems Command, covers the procurement of NightFighter Mini systems and related spares under the Corps’ Organic Counter small Unmanned Aerial Systems program. All equipment is scheduled for delivery by August 25, 2026, with funding drawn from fiscal year 2024 procurement budgets. At the center of the deal is the NightFighter Mini, a compact electronic warfare system weighing about 2 kilograms. Designed for use by a single operator, the device can be carried or mounted to a rifle, allowing individual Marines to disrupt drone activity without relying on larger, dedicated counter-UAS systems. US Marine Corps awards $9.5m contract for portable anti-drone jammers – cuashub.com

 

SEA

 

28 Apr 26. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi, is being awarded a $282,885,933 cost-plus-award-fee contract for FF(X) class frigate lead yard support. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and is expected to be completed by April 2028. Fiscal 2026 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $59,092,397 (73%); and fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $21,500,339 (27%), will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(2) (unusual and compelling urgency). Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-26-C-2306).

 

30 Apr 26. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today a contract award from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to produce and deliver multiple TSUNAMI® Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), which will be used to support the U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) exercise in Key West, Florida and provide three months of joint operations with SOUTHCOM and the U.S. Navy Fourth Fleet. Under the contract, Textron Systems will provide the long dwell TSUNAMI interceptor USVs and Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to the FLEX exercise, demonstrating cooperative intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance and targeting (ISR-T) with its Aerosonde® 4.7 VTOL UAS off a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The exercise will also demonstrate manned-unmanned surface warfare with Invariant Corporation’s Surface-to-Air Kinetic Engagement (STAKE) system.

 

AIR

 

28 Apr 26. Raytheon Corp., Fullerton, California, is awarded a $206,227,000 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract. This contract provides for the design, engineering, integration, testing, and verification/validation of M-Code Global Positioning System capabilities into the AN/USN-3(V)1 Joint Precision Approach and Landing System, as well as for the procurement of four engineering development models for the Navy. Work will be performed in Fullerton, California (60%); and Cedar Rapids, Iowa (40%), and is expected to be completed in April 2030. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $11,500,000 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001926C0133).

 

29 Apr 26. Raytheon Co., Tucson Arizona, was awarded a $832,997,256 firm-fixed-price modification to previously-awarded contract (N00024-24-C-5408) to exercise the options for Evolved SEASPARROW Missile Blk 2 Guided Missile Assemblies and to award container requirements for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, and the U.S. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (12%); Edinburgh, Australia (11%); Mississauga, Canada (10%); San Jose, California (9%); Raufoss, Norway (9%); Hengelo OV, Netherlands (5%); Ottobrunn, Germany (5%); Cambridge, Canada (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (4%); Koropi Attica, Greece (3%); Lystrup, Denmark (2%); Ankara, Turkey (2%); Andover, Massachusetts (2%); Torrance, California (2%); Westlake Village, California (2%); Grenaa, Denmark (2%); Eight Mile Plains Brisbane, Australia (2%); Tomago, Australia (1%); Canton, New York (1%); Camden, Arkansas (1%); Aranjuez, Spain (1%), Milwaukie, Oregon (1%), and various other locations each less than 1% (9%), and is expected to be completed by September 2030. Fiscal 2026 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $413,302,253 (50%); fiscal 2026 other customer funds in the amount of $409,228,809 (49%); fiscal 2025 other customer funds in the amount of $4,119,626 (<1%); fiscal 2022 other customer funds in the amount of $2,120,293 (<1%); fiscal 2024 other customer funds in the amount of $1,670,455 (<1%); fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,429,528 (<1%); and fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) in the amount of $803,734 (<1%), were obligated at the time of award and $803,734 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Awarded April 24, 2026).

 

30 Apr 26. RTX Corp., East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a $369,856,548 modification (P00003) to a fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-incentive-fee, advanced acquisition contract (N0001926C0118). This modification adds scope to authorize procurement of Lot 21 F135 Propulsion Systems and to procure advanced long lead time materials, parts, components, and efforts in support of the F135 Propulsion System Lot 20 delivery schedule of 138 propulsion systems for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, F-35 Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.  Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (17%); Indianapolis, Indiana (10%); Middletown, Connecticut (8%); Kent, Washington (7%); North Berwick, Maine (4%); EL Cajon, California (3%); Cromwell, Connecticut (3%); Whitehall, Michigan (3%); Portland, Orgeron (2%); San Diego, California (2%); South Bend, Indiana (2%); Columbus, Georgia (1%); Hampton, Virginia (1%); Manchester, Connecticut (1%); Cheshire, Connecticut (1%); Elmwood Park, New Jersey (1%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (34%), and is expected to be completed in May 2031. Fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $51,085,000; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $56,588,000; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $1,739,139; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $23,095,553; F-35 cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $80,191,258; and FMS funds in the amount of $157,157,598, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

29Apr 26 KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded a new Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multi-award contract with a ceiling value of $510 million to provide high-impact joint data and analytic support services to the Office of the Secretary of War, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (OSW CAPE) Joint Data Support (JDS ) Division. The IDIQ will use a mixed structure that includes Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Labor-Hour (LH) and Time and Materials (T&M) contract types.

 

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–01 May 26. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia to participate in formal engagement as a critical step toward establishing sovereign solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities in Australia. Northrop Grumman and the Commonwealth of Australia will commence a structured industry-engagement process to explore, discuss and clarify potential requirements and processes relating to solid rocket motor production in Australia. A core element of the program will be the integration of Australian suppliers into the production line, ensuring Australia benefits from access to Northrop Grumman’s world-leading propulsion technology while establishing a sovereign manufacturing base.

 

28 Apr 26. The Albanese Government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), investing $2.3 billion over the decade and delivering a second long‑range fires regiment at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia. This decision follows a comprehensive competitive evaluation process by Defence. As the 2026 National Defence Strategy sets out, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) requires greater capacity for long-range strike to defend Australia. (Source: CLARION

 

AIR

 

27 Apr 26. in partnership with HighCom Limited (ASX: HCL) and its subsidiary HighCom Technology, it has secured a Counter Small Uncrewed Aerial System contract with the Australian Department of Defence. The contract, valued at A$9.81 million, follows an evaluation programme conducted by the Australian Defence Force and marks a significant step in the deployment of operational counter-drone capabilities. Delivery of the systems will be completed by the end of June 2026.

 

28 Apr 26. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, has been awarded a ceiling $488,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for F-16 System Program Office Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Air Force/Navy support. This contract provides for the engineering and technical support of F-16 radar (APG 66/68). Work will be performed at Linthicum Heights, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2036. This contract involves FMS to Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Thailand, and Türkiye. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2026 non-appropriated, Air Force, and Navy funds in the amount of $2,644,922 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8232-26-D-B003). (Awarded April 27, 2026).

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Teledyne FLIR

 

*Your Trusted Partner for ITAR-Free Infrared Camera Modules, Lenses, & Decision Support

 

*Low-Risk Supplier

 

*For more than 40 years, Teledyne FLIR has met production-scale delivery with the highest performance standards.

 

*SWaP-Optimized for any Application

 

*Excel with SWaP-optimized MWIR and LWIR camera modules with factory-integrated lenses, industry-standard interfaces, and intelligence at the edge.

 

*Seamless Development

 

*Simplify development with an ecosystem of infrared imaging technologies, AI-powered thermal perception, and world-class technical support.

 

* Airborne and Ground Intelligence Reconnaissance & Surveillance (ISR)

* Tracking and Targeting

* Remote Weapon Station

* Light Armored Vehicles (LAV)

* Soldier Systems

* Military & Defense UAS

* Border Surveillance

* Perimeter Security

* Search & Rescue

* Navigation

* Commercial Drones (sUAS)

* Industrial Inspection

* Fire Control Systems

* Thermography

* Aerospace and Astronomical

* Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

 

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10 Mar 26. UK MOD Selects Persistent Systems for British Army Project Cain Modernization. Awarded through Persistent’s UK partner and authorized distributor Steatite Ltd., the program will deliver MPU5 radios, Rugged Display & Controllers (RDCs), and associated Dismount Kit equipment to the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, the UK’s rapidly deployable, first-to-fight airborne formation. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

10 Mar 26. Restore Technology, the UK’s largest provider of secure and scalable IT lifecycle services, has been reconfirmed as a certified NCSC CAS-S provider, demonstrating its ability to deliver secure destruction and sanitisation services in line with the highest UK Government assurance standards. The CAS-S (Commodity Information Assurance Services – Sanitisation) scheme is a government-recognised assurance framework that sets rigorous requirements for the secure sanitisation and destruction of electronic storage media. Restore Technology’s recertification – having held it since the standards came into force – confirms that its secure destruction services continue to meet these standards, providing customers with confidence that sensitive data is handled securely at end-of-life.

 

11 Mar 26.  TrellisWare, the global leader in resilient waveforms and interoperable tactical radios, today announced that the company, through its UK partner Blacktree Technologies, has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) to provide TrellisWare tactical radios. The extensive evaluation and specific selection of TrellisWare’s radios and waveforms aligns perfectly with the emerging MoD waveform strategy and further demonstrates its concerted approach to affordably, yet best, modernize UK defense networks at the pace and level of scrutiny demanded by current global threats. The technological advantages of the TrellisWare product suite, coupled with the fact that the solutions are mission-proven and fully interoperable with other NATO nations’ communications systems, played a significant role in the decision for the MoD to work with TrellisWare. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

09 Mar 26. Blighter (www.blighter.com), a pioneering designer and manufacturer of ground-based electronic-scanning radars, has won a contract to supply its ground surveillance radars and BlighterNexus AI-assisted software to an undisclosed Eastern European Army to protect the country’s national borders. According to Blighter, its B400 series low power (4 Watts), and very low-probability-of-intercept (LPI) radars, will be deployed imminently to fixed locations along the country’s borders and integrated onto army reconnaissance vehicles to provide a flexible mobile surveillance solution. Blighter radars operate 24 hours a day and 365 days per year in all weather, including dense fog, to detect, classify, and track targets including people, vehicles, and near-ground airborne threats at ranges of up to 32 km. The BlighterNexus software will be installed to ensure the radars are seamlessly integrated with the Army’s command-and-control (C2) networks, operator interfaces, and third-party sensors to deliver a unified display or common operating picture (COP) across multiple border regions.

 

AIR

 

09 Mar 26.  Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $700,400,000 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), undefinitized, advanced acquisition contract (N0001925C0070). This modification adds scope to procure long lead material, parts, and components in support of Lots 20 and 21 of F-35 production aircraft for the government of Denmark. Additionally, this modification provides additional funding to previously awarded scope that procures long lead materials, parts, and components in support of Lots 20 and 21 of F-35 production aircraft for F-35 Cooperative Program Partners and Foreign Military Customers. Work will be performed Fort Worth, Texas (59%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); and other various locations outside of the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed December 2030.  F-35 cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $305,900,000; and Foreign Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $394,500,000, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

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06 Mar 26. Kratos announces USD7M C-UAS contract. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received an approximate USD7 million Production Contract Award for a cunter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) platform designed to detect, track and classify threats, including low-profile UAS.  Work under this programme award will be performed in a secure Kratos manufacturing facility. Due to security related and other considerations, the company is providing no additional information at this time. Kratos’ product range includes the HELEX C-UAS system that features a 25+ kW laser beam. The USD7 million contract follows a January announcement from Kratos, where it disclosed it had received approximately USD50 million in awards for products and hardware, including C-UAS systems. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

10 Mar 26. Ondas receives USD6M in orders as demand and urgency grows in Middle East. Ondas has received multiple orders totaling approximately USD6 million for dozens of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) platforms from its current defence and security customers in the Middle East and other regions  The orders include Ondas’ Sentrycs cyber-RF C-UAS systems which the company says could also potentially serve as initial building blocks for broader C-UAS programmes. Designed for rapid deployment, the system is able to detect, identify, track and take control of rogue drones before landing them in designated areas.m. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

SEA

 

11 Mar 26.  Australia is dramatically expanding its fleet of cutting-edge maritime drones, with the acquisition of 40 additional Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) set to give the nation one of the largest operational USV fleets in the world.  The new vessels, to be built in Australia as part of a $176 million dollar contract, will boost Australia’s total Bluebottle fleet to at least 55, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s ability to monitor and protect its vast maritime approaches. Developed by Sydney-based defence technology company Ocius Technology, the Bluebottle is far more than a simple robotic boat. Powered by wind, solar and wave energy, the autonomous vessel can remain at sea for months at a time while conducting surveillance, reconnaissance and communications missions across huge distances. (Source: Defence Connect)

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Teledyne FLIR

 

*Your Trusted Partner for ITAR-Free Infrared Camera Modules, Lenses, & Decision Support

*Low-Risk Supplier

*For more than 40 years, Teledyne FLIR has met production-scale delivery with the highest performance standards.

*SWaP-Optimized for any Application

*Excel with SWaP-optimized MWIR and LWIR camera modules with factory-integrated lenses, industry-standard interfaces, and intelligence at the edge.

*Seamless Development

*Simplify development with an ecosystem of infrared imaging technologies, AI-powered thermal perception, and world-class technical support.

* Airborne and Ground Intelligence Reconnaissance & Surveillance (ISR)

* Tracking and Targeting

* Remote Weapon Station

* Light Armored Vehicles (LAV)

* Soldier Systems

* Military & Defense UAS

* Border Surveillance

* Perimeter Security

* Search & Rescue

* Navigation

* Commercial Drones (sUAS)

* Industrial Inspection

* Fire Control Systems

* Thermography

* Aerospace and Astronomical

* Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

THE TELEDYNE FLIR ADVANTAGE

Integrating Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules is now easier with our library of how-to-videos, application notes, and our comprehensive support center with product drawings, datasheets, and more!

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Sponsored by Teledyne FLIR

 

www.flr.com

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EUROPE

 

AIR

 

04 Mar 26. Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract is part of a series of projects lasting 48 months, with a total budget of approximately €1.1m. It involves the study and development of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft capable of performing various operational missions depending on its configuration and payloads. 04 March 2026 – Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract is part of a series of projects lasting 48 months, with a total budget of approximately €1.1 m. It involves the study and development of a hybrid uncrewed aircraft capable of performing various operational missions depending on its configuration and payloads.

 

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27 Feb 26.  Elbit Systems of America – Night Vision LLC, Roanoke, Virginia, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the development, production and testing of the Binocular Night Observation Device. The amount of this action is $450,602,778. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-26-D-A002).

 

26 Feb 26. Fortem announces USD 18m US Army C-UAS base defence contract. Fortem Technologies today announced it has been awarded a three-year, USD18 m contract by the United States Army to provide counter-drone solutions and support services at Army sites worldwide. Under the agreement, Fortem will deliver equipment including the DroneHunter® interceptor, which can autonomously capture intruding drones safely with a net, and field-support services to help protect Army installations and operations. Fortem has received the first order under the contract, valued at nearly USD4 m. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

04 Mar 26. GM Defense LLC, Detroit, Michigan, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles, Anti-lock Brake System/Electronic Stability Control Kits, and vehicle storage covers. The amount of this action is $18,812,579 (with a total cumulative face value of $458,435,865). Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W56HZV-20-D-0066).

 

27 Feb 26. L3 Technologies Inc., Londonderry, New Hampshire, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the development, production and testing of the Binocular Night Observation Device. The amount of this action is $465,993,977. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-26-D-A007).

 

27 Feb 26.  Photonis Defense Inc, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the development, production and testing of the Binocular Night Observation. The amount of this action is $352,606,722. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 27, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-26-D-A006).

 

AIR

 

03 Mar 26. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $1,900,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for C-130J Maintenance and Training System (JMATS) IV. This contract provides for the continuation of production, modernization, sustainment, and support, via the Training System Support Center of C-130J Aircrew Training Devices, Maintenance Training Devices, and Maintenance and Aircrew Training System. Work will be performed at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas; Dyess AFB, Texas; Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina; Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina; Quonset Point Air National Guard, Rhode Island; Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi; Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Yokota Air Base, Japan; and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 28, 2039. The JMATS IV contract will be composed of one five-year base ordering period and one five-year option period, with an additional three years for the completion of all deliveries. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $1,000 per for the initial task order are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Simulators Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8621-26-D-B001). (Awarded Feb. 27, 2026)

 

02 Mar 26. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Florida, is awarded a $225,109,424 modification (P00011) to a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N0001925C0130). This modification exercises options for the design, development, and delivery of all E-130J training weapons systems training materials/courseware, formerly known as E-XX prior to official designation, in support of the Take Charge and Move Out recapitalization program for the Navy. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida (64%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (31%); and Melbourne, Florida (5%), and is expected to be completed in March 2027. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $54,904,255 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

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26.Mar 26.  BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a seven-figue award under the company’s NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. The decision to renew funding for the four-year award was prompted by customer satisfaction and the reliable performance of the company’s high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics. Under this delivery order, BlackSky performs AI-enabled object and pattern-of-life change detection to monitor trends and anomalies in vehicle, aircraft, vessel, railcar and ground equipment activity at military and economic facilities worldwide, including ports, airfields, military installations and railways.

 

05 Mar 26. Galvion receives Batlskin Caiman order for another 29,000 helmets, from the Canadian DND, through NSPA. Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a new order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems.  This latest order for an additional 29,000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each, has been placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) framework contract.  Galvion was awarded the Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers.  In July 2024, the DND exercised an option to order an additional 8,400 helmets and 16,800 helmet covers taking the total Canadian DICE order to 10,500 helmets and 21,000 covers, all successfully delivered. In July 2025 Galvion announced a third follow-on order, with delivery planned for early 2026.  In total, the DICE contract orders total 15,000 helmets and over 30,000 covers.  This latest order, for a further 29,000 this time through NPSA and outside of the original DICE programme contract, takes the total Caiman helmet systems ordered by the Canadian DND to over 44,000 helmets and over 100,000 covers.

04 Mar 26. Raytheon Co., Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for new kit hardware and services, including procurement, installation, inspection, logistics support, program management, and support for the Patriot Program under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case AE-B-ZUW for the United Arab Emirates. The amount of this action is $183,682,456 (with a total cumulative face value of $281,146,668). Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Tewksbury Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of March 3, 2031. Fiscal 2026 FMS funds in the amount of $183,682,456 were obligated at the time of award. Army Contracting Command, Aviation Logistics, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-26-C-0001).

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24 Feb 26. The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded the third and final major contract within the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme.

• £113m contract awarded to Digital Allies consortium (PA Consulting and Accenture) to deliver Defence Logistics Information Services (DLIS)
• Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme contracts now total £466m, creating up to 170 jobs with potential for hundreds more
• Programme will modernise ageing logistics systems to improve warfighter readiness and strengthen interoperability with NATO partners

The new contract will fund DLIS, providing defence with modern, digitally enabled capabilities for:

• warehousing
• freight distribution
• storage information services

(Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

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25 Feb 26. Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave Strengthen 25 Their Strategic Partnership in Satellite Communications Through Two New Contracts. Following the first contract announced at the Paris Air Show (Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace du Bourget) in June 2025, in the presence of the French Minister for the Armed Forces, Airbus Defence and Space and Greenerwave today announce the strengthening of their strategic partnership through the expansion of their collaboration. This new milestone is marked by the signing of two additional contracts with a total value of several m euros, further reinforcing and broadening the cooperation between the two companies. These agreements reflect their mutual trust and shared commitment to developing cutting-edge technological solutions for the benefit of their end customers, notably the French Armed Forces. Through these agreements, Airbus Defence and Space is enhancing its end-to-end satellite communications (SATCOM) solutions by leveraging Greenerwave’s innovative flat-panel antennas, recognized for their multi-orbit capability and very low power consumption. This enables flexible, easily deployable, reliable, and resource-efficient solutions across demanding environments.

 

27 Feb 26. Rheinmetall Receives Order for Field Hospitals from Danish Ministry of Defence. At the end of 2025, Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Mobile Systeme GmbH signed a contract with the Danish procurement authority for five Role 2 field hospitals. The contract value is in the mid double-digit m euro range and was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025. Delivery of all systems is scheduled to take place within two years. The field hospitals are divided into three Role 2B (Basic) hospitals and two Role 2E (Enhanced) hospitals. The Role 2B is fully containerized and operates as a mobile unit mounted on trucks. This ensures rapid deployment and expedited operation. The Role 2B delivery also includes a tent-based Forward Module, which can either complement the Basic system or be used independently. The Role 2B trauma system offers full diagnostic and surgical capabilities. After stabilization near battlefield regions, patients are transferred to rearward-facing units.

 

25 Feb 26. RTX’s Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business has secured a contract to deliver a customised version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). This production contract supports Germany’s broader initiative of modernising its soldier system, RTX said in a press statement on 25 February 2026. Raytheon ELCAN, in partnership with Leonardo Germany, will provide a configuration designed to meet specific operational demands set by the German military. The arrangement includes an integrated Aimpoint reflex sight attached above the primary optic, giving personnel the ability to shift quickly between close-quarters and mid-range combat scenarios.

 

24 Feb 26. Image Systems’ business area Motion Analysis has received an order valued at approximately SEK 3.0 m from a customer within the European defense sector. The order covers a combined delivery of high-performance camera hardware and software solution for advanced motion tracking and analysis.

 

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24 Feb 26. Global Military Products, a Global Ordnance Company, received a contract to deliver its Scorpion Light mobile mortar system through the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium for the U.S. Marine Corps. Mounted on the Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6, the fully integrated platform enhances the mobility, lethality, operator safety and air transportability of these assets. The Scorpion Light mobile mortar system can be deployed, fire 8 rounds and relocate in less than 2 minutes, which was recently demonstrated on a range at Quantico in conjunction with the Marine Gunners Symposium. Rapid emplacement and displacement are critical for survivability on a modern battlefield, allowing mortar teams to engage targets and reposition before an adversary can return effective counter-battery fire. The Scorpion Light mobile mortar system will also incorporate an advanced digital fire control system that enables rapid, accurate targeting and re-aiming with minimal crew intervention. Marines can use the rapid-fire control system to engage multiple targets quickly and efficiently during combat operations, elevating operational efficiency, while the expanded payload of the MRZR Alpha 6×6 variant allows for 48 mortars to also be transported.

 

AIR

 

19 Feb 26. The Pentagon’s Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has awarded $68m across six vendors to accelerate next-generation technologies capable of traveling faster than Mach 5[1]. The U.S. Army has begun fielding Dark Eagle, the nation’s first operational ground-launched hypersonic weapon, with delivery expected to complete in early 2026[2]. Companies positioned at the intersection of commercial aerospace and defense testing include Starfighters Space (NYSE-A: FJET), Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB), Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS), and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY). (Source: PR Newswire)

 

26 Feb 26. AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in autonomous systems and precision strike solutions, today announced receipt of a $186m delivery order from the U.S. Army for Switchblade® 600 Block 2 and Switchblade® 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator (EFP) loitering munition systems. The order was issued under the Army’s existing five-year, $990 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), which was awarded in August 2024. This delivery order marks the U.S. Army’s first procurement of AV’s next-generation Switchblade product line, underlining a significant step forward in fielding advanced, precision loitering munitions across infantry and maneuver formations. It is the Army’s first Switchblade order containing EFP payload, delivering enhanced lethality against armored threats. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

23 Feb 26. Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has awarded it a prototype contract for the design of a propulsion system for an autonomous aircraft, building off Honeywell’s new small-thrust-class engine: the SkyShot 1600. The SkyShot 1600 engine is designed for use in collaborative combat aircraft, and its flexible architecture allows it to be adapted for various mission profiles in either a turbojet or turbofan configuration, making it a versatile solution for modern military operators.  Honeywell was awarded an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Project Agreement by SOSSEC, Inc. to support the Air Force’s Propulsion Directorate under the Propulsion Consortium Initiative 2.0 (PCI 2.0), OTA No. FA8626-24-9-0005, between the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and SOSSEC, Inc.

 

19 Feb 26. Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has been awarded a contract by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to supply its Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming systems for the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft family. Under the contract, approximately 140 Landshield Plus systems will be delivered for integration across MQ-9B variants including SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. Landshield Plus is Raytheon UK’s next-generation GPS anti-jamming antenna system, designed to protect critical navigation and timing signals in GPS-contested environments. The system detects, suppresses and rejects hostile interference, ensuring assured positioning, navigation and timing for mission-critical operations.

 

25 Feb 26. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it was awarded a prototype agreement from the U.S. Army for the Low Altitude Stalking & Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. Under the prototype agreement, Textron Systems will deliver a DamoclesTM loitering munition system and demonstrate it to the U.S. Army. The DamoclesTM loitering munition, equipped with Textron Systems’ advanced GEN2 Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP), is a cutting-edge system designed to deliver decisive lethality in peer warfare environments. For the LASSO program, the Damocles system is integrated with a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to deliver top-attack capability. In the VTOL configuration, no launch or recovery equipment is required. The Damocles system is built with a modular open systems approach (MOSA), allowing other payloads to be integrated into the system to support various concepts of operation (CONOPS), such as electronic warfare effects. For operational safety, the system includes features to prevent unexploded ordnance (UXO), reducing the risk of hazardous remnants on the battlefield.

 

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25 Feb 26. RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) BBN Technologies has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under its X-ray Extreme-range Non-imaging Analysis (XENA) program, aiming to enhance service members’ situational awareness in the field. The effort will produce a new class of X‑ray tools that reconstruct the hidden geometry of man-made objects from distances approaching a kilometer, giving commanders decisive insights when closer access is unsafe, impractical or denied. Under the XENA program, BBN will create a system that uses advanced mathematical modeling and image analysis to enhance the visibility of objects, even with incomplete or messy data, without needing large amounts of training examples. The team will run simulations, build the software, and test it to show how well the system can uncover important details about objects.

 

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26 Feb 26. DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology has received a package of six standalone contracts for $21.7 m from an in-country reseller for delivery to a western military end-customer. The contracts are for the supply of dismounted counter-drone systems, spare kits, and software subscriptions. All items are readily available from existing inventories and it is expected delivery will be made in Q1 2026, with payment expected in Q2 2026. No additional material conditions need to be satisfied.

 

20 Feb 26. ParaZero receives C-UAS order from second Israeli defence entity. additional order from a second branch at an Israeli defence entity for its DefendAir™ multi-layered counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) platform.  The new order includes net-launchers designed for rapid deployment in urban and field environments, enabling soft-kill interception of hostile drones with minimal collateral damage. Net-pods compatible with handheld, stationary and drone-mounted configurations, will also be provided along with simulation-based and live-fire training modules. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

27 Feb 26. ST Engineering today announced its breakthrough in Qatar’s defence market through a five-year contract secured by its Land Systems business from Barzan Maintenance Shield to support the Qatar Emiri Land Forces (QELF). The €315m (about S$470m) contract covers maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for military land platforms, workshop equipment and technical experts, alongside the implementation of digitalised MRO processes and inventory management practices. Work will commence in 2Q2026 in Qatar.

 

SEA

 

26 Feb 26.  Australia announced a $310m investment to procure critical long-lead components from the United Kingdom, marking a significant step forward in delivering Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS program. The funding will support the manufacture of essential elements of the nuclear propulsion systems that will power Australia’s first two SSN-AUKUS submarines, which are scheduled to be built domestically at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. Under the trilateral agreement, complete welded propulsion units will be delivered by Rolls‑Royce Submarines, with reactor production already underway at the company’s facility in Derby. The early acquisition of long-lead items is designed to ensure production schedules remain on track, preserve specialised industrial skills, and synchronise manufacturing timelines across the AUKUS partners. The $310 m investment complements Australia’s previously announced contribution of £2.4 bn over a decade to expand the UK’s nuclear submarine industrial capacity, reinforcing the deepening industrial integration underpinning the SSN-AUKUS program. The propulsion investment comes alongside broader infrastructure development at Osborne, where the Australian government has committed $3.9 bn to establish a new submarine construction yard. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

AIR

 

Feb 24 26. Elbit Systems Ltd. will supply the HDTS – Helmet Display and Tracking System – for the Israeli Air Force’s UH‑60 Black Hawk (“Yanshuf”) helicopter fleet, to enhance operational capabilities and flight safety. The HDTS is a lifesaving, operationally proven system that provides aircrews with advanced 3D Synthetic Vision Symbology (SVS) depicting terrain, obstacles and flight plan in real time. It significantly enhances situational awareness and decision‑making in degraded visual environments including dust, precipitation, fog, smoke and night conditions, while providing critical decision support during approach and landing. In brownout conditions, a synthetic landing‑zone display maintains continuous situational perception and preserves flight safety margins – often making the difference between mission success and failure.

 

23 Feb 26. Japanese micro-satellite company Axelspace has won a contract from Tri-Sat Constellation and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace to deliver optical imagery data as part of the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s (MoD) satellite constellation initiative. The arrangement appoints Axelspace as the exclusive supplier of optical imagery among the partner companies involved in the project. The MoD awarded the satellite constellation project to a consortium that includes Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Synspective, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, and Axelspace. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

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* Tracking and Targeting

* Remote Weapon Station

* Light Armored Vehicles (LAV)

* Soldier Systems

* Military & Defense UAS

* Border Surveillance

* Perimeter Security

* Search & Rescue

* Navigation

* Commercial Drones (sUAS)

* Industrial Inspection

* Fire Control Systems

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13 Feb 26. Amentum UK – Hypersonic missiles development accelerated by new contract. The development of the new hypersonic missiles will speed up thanks to a £12m contract which will benefit British-based businesses. A £12m investment in hypersonic missiles and systems has been made with Warrington-based engineering contractor, Amentum UK. Supported by Ebeni and Synthetik, based in Wiltshire and London respectively, they will deliver engineering expertise to develop the design for the hypersonic system, which will be demonstrated through flight testing before being adapted into prototype missiles able to operate at extreme speeds and temperatures required for hypersonic flight. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

14 Feb 26. Leonardo’s passive acoustic detection system, SONUS, has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) as part of an £18.3 m contract under Project SERPENS. SONUS will provide the British Army with the ability to passively and precisely locate enemy mortars and artillery. SONUS is the latest iteration of Leonardo’s Hostile Artillery Location (HALO) system, continuously developed by the Company for over 25 years. The system is trusted by 13 global users including six NATO nations, and its performance has been validated on combat operations in Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and most recently in Ukraine. Using advanced acoustic processing to detect acoustic pressure waves from gunfire, mortars and explosions, SONUS provides operators with a precise point of origin and point of impact. Unlike radars which emit an electronic signature, the system operates passively. This puts its operators in significantly less danger as they deploy equipment and means SONUS can operate completely undetected. Open by design, the latest version of SONUS is designed with an open architecture meaning future iterations and integrations with other systems are possible, as well as enabling low risk, dynamic upgrades. SONUS is 50% smaller and weighs 70% less than its predecessor, making it easier to transport, position and conceal. Its reduced power consumption means a longer operational life in the field, limiting the need for resupply. The system’s sensor posts also feature integrated GPS microphones, enabling deployment in under three minutes, reducing the risk of exposure to soldiers operating in hostile territory. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

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18 Feb 26.  The Ministry of Defence has issued a transparency notice signalling its intention to award Leonardo UK a contract worth up to GBP 8 m for repair and post-design support services for avionics communications equipment used across the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopter fleets. According to the notice published by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), the contract covers the Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Communication Equipment, systems which have been in service since the early 1980s. The planned agreement is expected to run for five years, with the option to extend by a further two years. The contract is expected to begin on 15 May 2026 and run until 14 May 2031, with an extension option through to 14 May 2033. DE&S stated that the contract is being pursued under a direct award route in line with Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, using the “single supplier, technical reasons” justification. (Source: News Now/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/)

 

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12 Feb 26. Netherlands boosts North Sea defence with new radar procurement. The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing in radar systems for the North Sea, State Secretary Gijs Tuinman said yesterday (February 12). The North Sea is strategically important to the Netherlands and its allies, from both an economic and defence perspective. The area is home to vital infrastructure such as oil and gas platforms, subsea pipelines, wind farms and data cables. All of which are vulnerable to sabotage and hybrid threats. The radars will improve visibility of so-called ‘dark vessels’ that try to remain undetected by turning off their transponders as well as detect drones. The systems will be supplied by a Dutch company, which the Ministry of Defence has not yet disclosed the name of. Maintenance of the radars will be outsourced to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the supplier. Data exchange will be facilitated through the existing connection between the Coastguard Center and the Navy. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

13 Feb 26. Ondas’ Iron Drone Raider selected to protect European civil infrastructure. Ondas subsidiary Airobotics has received a new multi-m dollar order from a European customer in a NATO country for its Iron Drone Raider counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) platform. The contract award follows Ondas’ operational deployment of the system at a major European international airport, part of a separate contract from the same customer. The new contract focuses on defending critical assets in complex civil environments using Iron Drone Raider’s net-based kinetic interception system, which is suitable for the neutralisation of hostile drones in densely populated and sensitive locations. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

17 Feb 26. Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) (“Ondas” or the “Company”), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, today announced its subsidiary Sentrycs, a global leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Protocol Manipulation, also known as Cyber over RF, has successfully delivered and deployed its C-UAS solutions to a German State Police office. This milestone reflects both Sentrycs’ growing role in European law enforcement and the rising demand for lawful, non-disruptive drone mitigation.  The announcement coincides with Sentrycs’ upcoming launch of its new man-carried system, Sentrycs Scout, at the Enforce Tac exhibition in Germany, marking the Company’s entry into a new multi-bn-dollar segment of the rapidly expanding counter-UAS market.

 

20 Feb 26. Rheinmetall receives orders for CT-025 medium-calibre turret, Oerlikon KBA 25 automatic cannon and modern simulators – orders in the mid three-digit million-euro range. Rheinmetall will contribute to the reconnaissance capabilities, combat effectiveness and training of the German Army’s Intelligence and Reconnaissance Corps. General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is the prime contractor for the next generation ‘Luchs 2’ reconnaissance vehicle of the Bundeswehr, which is due to be delivered from 2029 onwards. GDELS has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the turret, main armament and corresponding simulators. The contract was signed in Kaiserslautern at the beginning of February 2026. The total order value is in the mid three-digit million-euro range. The largest share of the Luchs 2 contract package will be fulfilled by Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH in Bremen. At first, 274 CT-025 turrets are to be delivered by 2031, marking the first major order of this newly developed, modular, unmanned turret system. The Luchs 2 will receive a modified version of the CT-025, complying with the specific requirements of the Bundeswehr. The newly developed Rheinmetall turret will serve as a technological base platform for different mission profiles, and combines high operational capabilities with maximum adaptability to operational and logistical requirements.
State-of-the-art sensor technology and digital networking give the turret particular strengths: a stabilised vision system enables precise counter-attacks against ground and air targets, including drones (UAVs). The fully digitalised fire control system with inertial weapon stabilisation, a ballistic computer and GVA/NGVA-compatible interfaces, ensures maximum accuracy, even when the vehicle is in movement.  Furthermore, the Bundeswehr version of the CT-025 features a turret hatch supplemented by ballistic protection, allowing an open protected position while commanding the vehicle in motion. To comply with the maximum weight requirement, the ammunition supply has been adapted according with the mission. Additionally, the height profile has been optimised to ensure compatibility with other platforms.
The CT-025’s open, modular framework enables full integration into the Rheinmetall Battlesuite, the Group’s digital ‘capability store’. This allows functions such as AI-supported target tracking or mission-specific software upgrades to be quickly and flexibly integrated without hardware modifications.

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17 Feb 26. Sweden, has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply eight Seasnake 30 weapon systems for the Swedish Navy. These systems will be the primary armament of the new Combat Boat 90 fast military assault craft. The first order under the framework agreement is worth around €63 m and was placed in February 2026. Delivery of the first system is scheduled for February 2028. The framework agreement also includes airburst and 30 mm calibre training ammunition, with a term of four years. Spare parts and services are also included in the agreement. Additionally, the contract includes an option for up to 29 extra Seasnake weapon systems. The Seasnake 30 is a state-of-the-art remote-controlled naval light gun designed for close-range defence. Alongside the weapon itself, the system incorporates modern daylight cameras, infrared sensors, and a laser rangefinder. It features automatic target detection and the ability to track multiple targets simul¬taneously. The revolver cannon’s nominal maximum rate of fire is 1,100 rounds per minute. Thanks to its integrated airburst capability, the Seasnake 30 is particularly effective against air targets, such as drones. Its low silhouette and compact stealth design also make it difficult for enemy sensors to detect. This order from Sweden marks an important market success for Rheinmetall, as it positions the Seasnake 30 with a NATO customer for the first time. This decision highlights confidence in the performance and future viability of Rheinmetall’s modern naval weapon systems. At the same time, the order reinforces the Group’s standing as a dependable provider of maritime defence solutions within the alliance.

 

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13 Feb 26. Babcock secures new pilot training contract with the French Armed Forces Commissariat Service. Under this agreement, our experts will deliver comprehensive theoretical and hands-on flight training for student pilots, Weapons Systems Officers and simulator instructor trainees. The contract is structured into two key components: Cirrus SR22 flight training at Salon-de-Provence air base, a key hub for early‑stage pilot development. Grob 120 aircraft at Cognac air base, reinforcing our long‑standing role in advanced flight preparation.

 

13 Feb 26. The Hellenic Navy has selected the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter rotary-winged unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to fulfil its shipborne surveillance requirement. The Austrian manufacturer announced a Greek contract on 13 February for an undisclosed number of Camcopters, saying that the rotary-winged UAS (RWUAS) will equip the Hellenic Navy’s Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) Belharra-class frigates HS Kimon , HS Nearchos, and HS Formion. (Source: Janes)

 

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10 Feb 26. Parsons secures contract extension to protect US embassies from drone attacks. Parsons Corporation has secured a USD 91 m contract extension for the Overseas Security Installation Services (OSIS II) contract administered by the US Department of State. The scope of services includes counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) for US diplomatic facilities, including embassies and consulates around the world.  This is the seventh option year award of a 10-year contract, and part of a broader nearly USD 1.12 bn OSIS II contract. In addition to C-UAS, services under the contract include operations support, access control systems and biometric security technologies. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

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16 Feb 26. University of Texas at El Paso secures USD2M=m to fund UAS and C-UAS research. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has announced a USD 2 m appropriation from the United States federal government to expand drone testing and operations infrastructure at the University’s remote facilities in Fabens and Tornillo, Texas.  UTEP President Heather Wilson said the funding will help the university build infrastructure for research in both drone and counter-drone technology. UTEP will expand its uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) facilities in Fabens and the drone flight test range in Tornillo, adding new equipment including radar systems. The team will also hire staff and students to assist with teaching and research. In May 2025, the UTEP Aerospace Center secured a Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) waiver granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The waiver allows UTEP to conduct fully remote drone operations in a region that spans 87 square miles in west Texas. BVLOS waivers are held by approximately 12 other universities in the US. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

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18 Feb 26. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been awarded contracts in an aggregate value of approximately $277 m by an international customer for supply of 30 mm turrets and munitions. The contracts will be performed over a period of three years.

 

17 Feb 26. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total value of approximately $435 m from an international customer. Under these contracts, the Company will supply a range of advanced systems, including land systems, and will also carry out a development program for an innovative defense solution. The contracts will be performed over a period of six years.

 

17 Feb 26. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Kratos a contract to deliver a ground segment for its customer Space Communication Technologies (SCT) SPC to support the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.

With the growing need for mission flexibility to deliver high throughput services, Oman’s national satellite operator, SCT selected Airbus Defence and Space to deliver OmanSat-1, a fully reconfigurable high-throughput OneSat satellite and the associated ground system. Airbus selected Kratos to deliver the integrated ground system to operate the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.

 

17 Feb 26. Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc., Novi, Michigan, was awarded a $73,528,916 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Merkava Power Pack Less Transmission full and lite kits, metal containers, and contractor engineering technical services, with a total cumulative face value of $462,947,478. Work will be performed in Graniteville, South Carolina, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2032. Fiscal 2026 Foreign Military Sales funds (Israel) in the amount of $73,528,916 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-26-C-0019).

 

SEA

 

20 Feb 26. Austal Defence Australia has been awarded a $4bn contract for the construction of eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels, under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia. Construction of the 100 metre Landing Craft Heavy vessels, based on the Damen LST100 design, will be undertaken using Austal facilities and the Common User Facility at Henderson in Western Australia. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the eighth and final vessel scheduled for delivery to the Commonwealth in 2038. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

 

AIR

 

20 Feb 26. The West Australian Cook government has announced a $1.75m Spaceport Establishment Support grant aimed at helping commercial companies set up space launch facilities in Western Australia. The funding will be backed by a feasibility study to identify the most suitable locations for spaceports across the state. The study is intended to help prospective operators make informed commercial decisions about site selection and investment needs.  (Source: Space Connect)

 

17 Feb 26. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) secured a new eight-figure international contract for accelerated delivery of a Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution. The agreement combines the sale of one Gen-3 very-high resolution 35-centimeter satellite with recurring, multi-year on-orbit operations and subscription-based Assured imagery and analytics services, leveraging the company’s fully automated end-to-end architecture enabled by the BlackSky Spectra® software platform and its ground network to deliver real-time insights at mission speed and scale.

 

18 Feb 26. Leonardo – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Leonardo. Deliveries to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces are scheduled to begin in 2029. The MoD will receive the new aircraft for use in operations including submarine and sea surface threat response, search and rescue, and transport and airdrop tasks. This procurement marks the first time that the C-27J MPA will be delivered with integrated maritime weapon system capability. (Source: naval-technology.com)

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UNITED KINGDOM

 

AIR

 

12 Feb 26. Applied Intuition UK has been awarded for the first phase of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence and Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) Software Defined Swarms contract to deliver a complete autonomy test bed for ground-launched, near-surface drone swarms. Together with its consortium of partners, Applied Intuition UK will enable the MOD to trial, refine and accelerate cutting-edge swarming behaviours across high-fidelity simulation and live flight trials. The company has grown significantly since opening its first UK office in May. The win marks a major milestone for the company’s sustained investment in the UK defence ecosystem and its commitment to building sovereign autonomy capability alongside British industry. The consortium brings together Applied Intuition UK as prime contractor, with Rowden Technologies, Evolve Dynamics, SAIF Autonomy, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, and an academic partner. Evolve Dynamics’ WOLFE-NATO will serve as the consortium’s main UAS platform. Together, they will provide the MOD with an integrated swarming uncrewed aerial systems capability and will support the development of collaborative autonomy underpinned by principles set out from MOD’s Land Open Systems Architecture (LOSA).

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

12 Feb 26. Oxford Dynamics has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to be part of the Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework – the primary delivery route for ASGARD, the British Army’s flagship transformation initiative under the Chief of the General Staff’s Growth Transformation Strategy.   This programme will transform how the British Army fights and wins in the digital age. Out of hundreds of suppliers, Oxford Dynamics was successful in Lot 2: Accelerators. This lot will provide intelligence capabilities to enhance data-driven decision-making through automated workflows, pre-trained models and integration with operational systems. It focuses on reducing time-to-insight and improving operational efficiency through model development, machine learning operations, synthetic data usage, and real-time inference.  (Source: Clarion)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

04 Feb 26. HENSOLDT has received European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) orders from Diehl Defence worth over EUR100 m as part of the German European Sky Shield Initiative. The company is supplying additional TRML-4D high-performance radars, including a maintenance and training package, to various European countries. The radars will be used in the ESSI countries as part of Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T SLM air defence system. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

02 Feb 26. The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) placed an order with KNDS France, on behalf of and for the account of the Belgian Ministry of Defence, for 92 additional Griffon vehicles and 123 Serval vehicles, marking the first Serval order for the benefit of the Belgian defence. Belgium will thus have access to the full range of vehicles of the SCORPION programme, enhancing interoperability. This acquisition directly contributes to meeting its capability commitments to NATO. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

06 Feb 26. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to support the German and Swedish Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 programmes. The total volume in this procurement amounts to several hundred PROTECTOR RS4 stations. The contract has a value of about EUR 140 m and includes the potential for substantial follow-on orders throughout 2026 and the years to come. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

13 Feb 26. Rheinmetall framework agreement with NATO procurement agency for 120mm tank ammunition – initial order worth around €200m. Rheinmetall is further expanding its role as a leading manufacturer of 120mm tank ammunition. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has called off its first batch of ammunition, worth around €200 m, under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm ammunition, a contract of substantial scope and value. The end customers are various NATO countries. The ‘Basic Contractual Instrument’ (BCI) signed with NSPA in July 2025 defines the terms and conditions as well as all technical specifications for various types of 120mm tank ammunition. NATO and NATO-equivalent members can use the framework agreement to simplify the procurement of Rheinmetall ammunition. They can order the ammunition directly from the NSPA. This significantly simplifies the procurement of 120mm tank ammunition within the Atlantic Alliance. Rheinmetall can thus further expand its role as a leading supplier of 120 mm tank ammunition.

 

SEA

 

06 Feb 26. General Atomics, San Diego, California, is awarded a $43,349,633 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001925F0028) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001921G0014). This modification exercises options to provide continued advancement of the design and development of the future French carrier configuration of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advanced Arresting Gear through the critical design review, resulting in a configuration baseline being established as well as procures technical data to support the configuration. Work will be performed in San Diego, California (89%); Lakehurst, New Jersey (5.5%); Tupelo, Mississippi (3.5%); Boston, Massachusetts (1%); and Patuxent River, Maryland (1%), and is expected to be completed in January 2028. Foreign Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $43,349,633 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This order was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

10 Feb 26. SatService GmbH, a Germany-based provider of advanced satellite ground systems and a subsidiary of Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany, represented by the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, to deliver an advanced, full-service Q/V-band satellite ground station in support of scientific and modern military satellite communications (SATCOM). Under the terms of the agreement, SatService will design, manufacture, test and deliver the satellite ground station, including a high-performance 4-metre antenna system. Once complete, the satellite ground station will operate in the Q/V-band frequency range for geostationary orbit (GEO) applications, a capability currently unavailable at the University.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

12 Feb 26.  Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) has awarded a $5.2m agreement to Perennial Autonomy for its Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system, providing U.S. forces with a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic interceptor to defeat illicit drones at home and abroad. The award was made Jan. 30, with deliveries beginning in March. Bumblebee V2 is a next-generation first-person-view multirotor drone designed to physically intercept and neutralize hostile small unmanned aircraft systems through a drone-on-drone collision, rendering both aircraft inoperable. This approach offers a precise countermeasure that minimizes collateral damage, helping protect troops and critical infrastructure. The Army’s Global Response Force will operationally assess Bumblebee V2 in support of the Lt. Gen. James M. Gavin Joint Innovation Outpost, ensuring the system meets the demands of rapidly deployable units and accelerating delivery of advanced technology to warfighters. “Bumblebee V2 is fully NDAA-compliant and uses advanced software to identify, track and collide with hostile drones,” said Army Maj. Cole Price, JIATF-401 assistant capability manager. “This gives our forces a critical tool to counter the growing threat of autonomous systems.” (Source: UAS VISION)

 

SEA

 

12 Feb 26. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Davie Defense a contract to construct five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a new class of polar icebreaker intended to strengthen US operational capacity in the Arctic region. The contract forms part of a wider programme for up to 11 ASCs, authorised by the Presidential Memorandum “Construction of Arctic Security Cutters.” Under this initiative, two vessels will be built at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, which is Davie Defense’s sister facility.  Meanwhile, three ships will be assembled at Davie Defense’s facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas. Construction in Finland is expected to allow the shipbuilder to meet the Coast Guard’s target to deliver the first ASC in 2028. American shipbuilding teams will work alongside specialists at Helsinki Shipyard, which has established experience in icebreaker construction. This collaboration is designed to transfer expertise and support efficient production of the subsequent vessels in Texas. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

03 Feb 26. DARPA selects Raytheon for ship protection programme. The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Raytheon to develop a sensing and targeting system to help defend commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels against emerging threats. Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will design, build and demonstrate a system that consists of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, detection software and command and control capabilities to enhance situational awareness and threat response. The system, which is being developed for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme, will deploy the sensors via a tethered drone connected to a semi-autonomous unmanned platform that is towed by commercial and naval logistics vessels. The sensors will provide real-time target tracking data to remote operators. Phase one of the programme will focus on simulated engagements to evaluate system performance and operator workflows. In phase two, the system will transition to integrating operational launchers and effectors for live operations. Beyond its primary focus of vessel protection, Raytheon says the technology has the potential to deliver broader capabilities across a wide range of naval and security operations. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

AIR

 

12 Feb 26. BAE Systems Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire, has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (FA8681-26-D-B001) with a ceiling of $145,000,000; and delivery order with the total value of $66,673,298 (FA8681-26-F-B012). This contract provides for the development, manufacturing, and delivery of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems weapon systems. Work will be performed at Hudson, New Hampshire. The ordering period is from Feb. 12, 2026, to Feb. 12, 2031, work is expected to be completed on the delivery order by July 31, 2027. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition due to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source. Fiscal 2026 research and development funds in the amount of $26,048,932 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity. (Awarded on Feb. 11, 2026.)

 

09 Feb 26. BAE Systems (LON: BA) has received Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army valued at $137 m to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to allied nations. The system helps protect aircraft and crews, enhancing their survivability against missiles and other advanced threats. BAE Systems has received Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army valued at $137 m to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems to allied nations. (Credit: BAE Systems) The CMWS detects infrared and radio-frequency guided missiles, unguided munitions, and other threats, and automatically cues warnings and countermeasures in real time. The system is installed on more than 40 types of rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft worldwide. With the new contract, CMWS will protect the fleets of more than 20 nations. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

09 Feb 26. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide mission computer technology for the U.S. Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III Flight Deck Obsolescence and Technology Refresh program. This major avionics upgrade is designed to extend the operational life and capability of one of the military’s most critical airlift platforms and will support cockpit upgrades for the global strategic airlift fleet. The contract has an estimated lifetime value in excess of $400m. Curtiss-Wright will supply Boeing with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-aligned mission computers for integration into the C-17 aircraft fleet. These systems will enable new levels of computing performance and technology insertion, and will support the U.S. Air Force and allied partners through the aircraft’s planned service life.

 

10 Feb 26. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was competitively selected by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) for evaluation in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The agreement integrates GA-ASI’s expertise in autonomy and uncrewed aircraft systems with a government-provided mission package, using the YFQ-42A platform as a surrogate to evaluate integration with crewed fighters. The contract initiates integration of a Marine Corps mission kit into the YFQ-42A surrogate platform for assessment within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The USMC contract includes the rapid development of autonomy for the government-supplied mission kit — a cost-effective, sensor-rich, software-defined suite capable of delivering kinetic and non-kinetic effects — positioning the solution for use in expeditionary operations. This work will support evaluations of future MUX TACAIR capabilities.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

09 Feb 26. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded two firm-fixed-price task orders totaling $103 m under the United States Space Force (USSF) – Decision Support for Headquarters (HQ) USSF Analysis contract. These follow on awards from the Chief Technology & Innovation Office (CTIO) will be executed in Chantilly, Virginia and further strengthen KBR’s role as a trusted partner in national defense and space operations. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will deliver data analysis and specialized technical expertise to support strategic decision-making, capability development and personnel readiness across the USSF and Department of the Air Force (DAF) over a three-year period of performance.

 

03 Feb 26. ParaZero announces follow-on order for its DefendAir C-UAS net capture system. ParaZero Technologies has announced it has received a second substantial order from a major global defence corporation for its advanced interception net-pods. The order is for operational net-pods designed to address a wide range of aerial drone threats, providing reliable, kinetic interception capabilities that minimize collateral damage in complex environments, says the company in a press release. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

11 Feb 26. Saronic has been selected to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Pulling Guard program, an initiative aimed at developing and demonstrating semi-autonomous escort systems to enhance the survivability of unarmed logistics vessels against emerging threats. The US Navy has traditionally protected key transit routes using high-end assets such as guided missile destroyers and carrier strike groups, an approach that is increasingly unsustainable at today’s scale. DARPA’s Pulling Guard program aims to provide a more scalable, distributed model for maritime protection by leveraging advances in low-cost commercial technologies in command and control, autonomy, and sensing. Saronic will participate in the program under Focus Area 2 (FA2), where it will focus on designing an autonomy-enabled, modular vessel to address maritime security challenges.

 

REST OF WORLD

 

SEA

 

08 Feb 26. UK and Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreement. The United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government‑to‑government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.  (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

AIR

 

12 Feb 26. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) Gen-3 international momentum continues with a seven-figure Assured contract supporting an international defense customer. This Assured agreement extends the uncontested access to Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery and AI-enabled analytics services over the country’s priority areas of interest.

 

11 Feb 26. Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has awarded a contract worth JPY123.5bn (USD786m) to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Melco) to develop and build a satellite communications (satcom) system for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Melco announced on 6 February that under the contract, it will build a next-generation geostationary (GEO) communications satellite to replace the JSDF’s Kirameki-2 X-band communications satellite, which was launched in January 2017. Melco said it will also design the ground systems and infrastructure required to operate the new satellite. (Source: Janes)

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* Soldier Systems

* Military & Defense UAS

* Border Surveillance

* Perimeter Security

* Search & Rescue

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* Commercial Drones (sUAS)

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* Fire Control Systems

* Thermography

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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO

 

LAND

 

03 Feb 26. Roke has been awarded a key contract as part of the UK government’s £155m investment to strengthen national Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) resilience. This national programme aims to safeguard the essential services that underpin daily life in the UK – from communications and transport to financial networks and critical national infrastructure. It reflects a significant step forward in protecting against threats such as jamming, spoofing and accidental outages, while building a more resilient, future-ready PNT ecosystem. As part of this contract, Roke will apply its world-leading expertise in resilient PNT technologies, including our Nav-Sync Pulse solution – the world’s smallest eLoran antenna and receiver.

 

SEA

 

30 Jan 26. General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is being awarded a $255,134,514 hybrid, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-only contract (N0003026C1005) for the fiscal 2026-2027 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) Fire Control Subsystem (FCS) efforts. The contract has options in the amount of $485,309,314. This contract award also benefits a Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom. Tasks to be performed include FCS development, production, sustainment, modernization, repair, installation, training, and technical engineering services support for the U.S. SSBN, UK SSBN, and SSGN fleets.  Work will be performed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (87%); United Kingdom (4%); Groton, Connecticut (3%); Quonset Point, Rhode Island (2%); Cape Canaveral, Florida (2%); Bangor, Washington (1%); and Kings Bay, Georgia (1%). Work is expected to be completed on June 1, 2033. Fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $29,638,636; fiscal 2026 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,430,533; fiscal 2026 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $65,721; fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $13,850,000; fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,490,687; fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $7,429,268; fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,800,228; fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $22,659,599; fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $31,459,487; and fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $613,811, are being obligated on this award. Fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded as a sole source acquisition pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) and was previously synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) online portal. Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C., is the contracting authority.

 

03 Feb 26. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £40m ($54m) contract to Ultra Maritime for the supply of sonobuoys to equip the Royal Navy’s Merlin Maritime Patrol Helicopter. Ultra Maritime stated that the contract will enhance the UK’s undersea surveillance and deterrence capabilities as British waters face “increasing threat” from foreign actors. The contract covers the design, development, engineering and manufacturing of these sensors, which are used to detect, track and deter submarines and other underwater threats as part of the UK’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

05 Feb 26. Eurofighter signs deal to develop Typhoon aerodynamic kit. Eurofighter and the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have signed a contract to progress development, testing and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, the organisations stated. According to Eurofighter, the AMK is intended to support faster integration of new weapons and the certification of new external loads, including future anti-radar missiles designed for the suppression and destruction of enemy air defence radars. The company said the modification kit will also support the integration of additional air-to-ground weapons and air-to-air missiles for core customer nations operating the AMK variant. Future integrations are expected to include updated standoff missile capabilities. Eurofighter stated that the AMK will also enable improvements to the aircraft’s air combat performance, including enhanced target acquisition and improved close-quarters combat capability. The changes are expected to be driven by modifications to the aircraft’s fuselage strakes, flaperons and leading-edge root, which Eurofighter said will result in increased maximum wing lift. Development and production of the AMK will be conducted by the Eurofighter partner companies Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo. (Source: News Now/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/)

 

31 Jan 26. The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth up to GBP 2.5m to Inzpire Ltd to upgrade mission support systems used on the RAF Hawk T1 aircraft. The agreement covers the provision of software to enable ‘Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast In’ capability on the Graphical Electronic Cockpit Organiser Mission Support System, known as GECO MSS, as well as ongoing support for associated tablets, base stations and software. The work is being delivered through the UK Military Flight Training Systems Hawk Delivery Team and will amend an existing single-source defence contract with the Lincoln-based company. According to a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency notice published on the government’s Find a Tender service, the upgrade will allow Hawk T1 aircraft to receive real-time positional data from other aircraft equipped with ADS-B, improving situational awareness during training sorties. (Source: News Now/https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

04 Feb 26. HENSOLDT has received several major orders from KNDS to equip combat and armoured personnel carriers with digital optronics. With a total volume of more than €400 m, the orders for the BOXER RCT 30 wheeled armoured vehicle, known as the Schakal, and the LEOPARD 2 A8 main battle tank are among the most significant for digital vision systems in the land sector. They mark another milestone on the road to software-defined defence. The focus is on an order to equip the Schakal. The contract has a volume of around 290 m euros. HENSOLDT will supply a total of 288 complete sets of digital optronics for the vehicle, which is based on the GTK-BOXER platform with the turret system of the PUMA armoured personnel carrier. Each set includes the PERI RTWL HD digital commander’s display, the WAO HD digital gunner’s display, the Multifunctional Self-Protection System (MUSS) and the associated monitors for displaying the video streams.

 

02 Feb 26. Hanwha Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to provide the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone as the company’s first major defense contract of 2026. While the total scale of Norway’s acquisition project is budgeted at $2 bn, this specific agreement for the Chunmoo system is valued at approximately $922 m. Under the contract, Hanwha Aerospace will deliver 16 Chunmoo launch vehicles, a precision-guided missile package, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

 

30 Jan 26. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) to protect the country against the evolving threats from unmanned aerial platforms. The contract is worth about NOK 16 bn to KONGSBERG. The programme, called SAN CUAS, entails the delivery of 18 CUAS batteries. KONGSBERG and PGZ bring significant experience and complementary capabilities to SAN CUAS. The batteries will include a wide variety of effectors, including 35 mm, 30 mm, 12.7 mm guns, as well as missiles and interceptor drones and other means to counter aerial threats.

 

02 Feb 26. Denmark commissions Rheinmetall to supply ammunition – initial orders under framework agreement worth hundreds of millions of euros. Rheinmetall has been commissioned by Denmark, a member of the EU and NATO, to supply ammunition. The signing of a  large-volume framework agreement was marked by a ceremony on 30 January 2026. The agreement has a term of seven years. It covers the supply of several types of ammunition. These include medium-calibre ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, 120 mm ammunition for main battle tanks and 155 mm ammunition for artillery.The first orders in the medium-calibre ammunition sector include various types of cartridges in 30 mm x 173 and 35 mm x 228 calibres. The total number is in the high five-digit range, with the order value in the low three-digit m euro range.

 

03 Feb 26. Senop has been awarded a contract by French Armament General Directorate (DGA – Direction générale de l’armement) for the procurement of Senop’s advanced fire control system, the Senop AFCD TI. The contract marks a significant achievement in the cooperation between Senop, DGA and Saab Ground Combat Unit. The acquisition of the AFCD TI is the culmination of a multi-year development and evaluation process during which Senop collaborated closely with French Armament General Directorate (DGA – Direction générale de l’armement) and Saab Ground Combat Unit. Throughout the project, Senop conducted testing, customization of the solution and validation activities to ensure full compliance with the technical requirements. As a result, DGA has chosen the most technically advanced and capable solution for their operational needs.

 

22 Janu 26. Following a competitive bidding process launched in spring 2025 by the DGA, Soframe’s offer was selected to supply the French Army with Heavy Recovery Vehicles (ELD – Engins Lourds de Dépannage). The corresponding framework contract has been awarded to Soframe and provides for an initial delivery of 20 units in 2027, including five before the end of the first half of the year. These Heavy Recovery Vehicles are highly anticipated by the French Army and will contribute to its objective of equipping the Combat Division by 2027. The framework contract allows for an optional order of 80 additional units to significantly increase the current inventory. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

SEA

 

29 Jan 26. Lockheed Martin – The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Spain valued at approximately $1.7bn, which would see the mid-life upgrade of the country’s F-100 frigates and the provision of related equipment and services. Spain requested a range of systems and equipment including five shipsets of the AEGIS Weapon System, six shipsets of Digital Signal Processor, five shipsets of MK 41 Baseline VIII Vertical Launching System, and five shipsets of Next Generation Surface Search Radar. The request also covers non-major defence equipment articles such as ultra high frequency satellite communications radio terminal systems, Global Positioning System Miniature Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver Engines with M-Code, and AN/SRQ-4 Ku-band hardware. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

03 Feb 26. TKMS has secured an extended order from the Norwegian government for two additional Type 212CD submarines. The latest order increases the number of submarines that are planned for the Royal Norwegian Navy from four to six. The Royal Norwegian Navy’s fleet expansion aligns with its strategy to enhance maritime defence capabilities. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

02 Feb 26. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has received a $17.5 m contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Defence Procurement, to deliver a large number of Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems, one of the world’s most advanced and widely deployed nano-drones. Black Hornet 4 was selected as an airborne dismountable Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability sensor for armasuisse’s Piranha 8×8 Armored engineering vehicle program. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

03 Feb 26. BAE Systems (LON: BA) has received a $195 m contract for the production of additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) for the U.S. Marine Corps. This award increases the total number of ACV-30s ordered under that contract to more than 150. BAE Systems has received a $195 m for the production of additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps. (Credit: BAE Systems) The ACV-30, equipped with a 30mm cannon, provides enhanced firepower and capabilities for engaging enemy targets at a distance. The ACV is a next-generation platform designed to enhance mobility, survivability and adaptability in amphibious operations. This latest contract enables BAE Systems to continue delivering cutting-edge defense solutions that support mission success. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

03 Feb 26. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that it has been awarded a new cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a ceiling value of $149 m under the Acquisition, Data, Engineering, Digital, Decision Integration and Software (ADEDDIS) program. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) EB Armament Directorate awarded the contract to transform systems and accelerate operator readiness at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. KBR will deliver advanced analytics and decision support, digital transformation solutions, systems and enterprise architecture engineering and software development. These capabilities will streamline design, development and production so the warfighter gains critical capabilities with greater speed and effectiveness. Under this Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and initial task orders, KBR will focus on modeling and simulation and advanced digital and engineering solutions to assist the Air Force in accelerating armament development and production. The work will be carried out over a seven-year period of performance.

 

30 Jan 26. L3Harris Technologies (LHX.N) said on Friday it had secured a U.S. Navy deal to develop Red Wolf vehicles for the Marine Corps’ precision-strike program. The Red Wolf is a long-range, precision-strike missile capable of hitting moving targets including ships at distances beyond 200 nautical miles. Last July, the company unveiled two new long-range missiles, Red Wolf and Green Wolf, aimed at providing lower-cost strike options as the U.S. military replenishes weapons stockpiles and strengthens its deterrence posture toward China in the Pacific. (Source: Reuters)

 

05 Feb 26. Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, announced today it was awarded an additional $25m contract from the U.S. Army to deliver FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) 4×4 Cargo vehicles and kits. This order, following a recent Army contract for 97 vehicles, demonstrates strong and sustained customer demand for mission-critical tactical mobility solutions in extreme environments. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

02 Feb 26. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system that will help defend vulnerable commercial shipping and naval logistics vessels against emerging threats such as unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). Under the contract, Raytheon’s Advanced Technology team will design, build, and demonstrate a system that consists of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, advanced detection software, and robust command and control capabilities to enhance situational awareness and threat response. The system, which is being developed for DARPA’s Pulling Guard program, will deploy the sensors via a tethered drone connected to a semi-autonomous unmanned platform that is towed by commercial and naval logistics vessels. The sensors will provide real-time target tracking data to remote operators, enabling them to make rapid, informed engagement decisions. Phase one of the program will focus on simulated engagements to evaluate system performance and operator workflows. In phase two, the system will transition to integrating operational launchers and effectors for live operations. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

SEA

 

03 Feb 26. Nikon SLM Solutions, a unit of Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and global leader in laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) metal additive manufacturing, today announced that HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has placed a second NXG 600E order, further strengthening its advanced manufacturing capabilities in support of U.S. Navy shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB). The order builds on a previously announced NXG 600E acquisition and reflects HII’s continued investment in large-format metal additive manufacturing to enable production of large, complex components and replacement of legacy castings for critical naval applications. Through close collaboration with HII, Nikon SLM Solutions will lead parameter development and process maturation for L-PBF production of NiAlBr components, expanding material capability for additive manufacturing within U.S. Navy supply chains and supporting long-term maritime readiness.

 

AIR

 

03 Feb 26. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following the early access period. The expansion deals mark a rapid customer shift toward adopting advanced space-based dynamic monitoring capabilities as the customer quickly scales to support time-sensitive tactical ISR operational needs.

 

29 Jan 26. The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Boeing a new contract to manufacture four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide related sustainment, bringing the total number of these aircraft under contract to 38 units. The latest agreement follows a $173m award for eight helicopters in September 2025, raising the value of the contract to more than $262m in total. Boeing MH-139 programme director Azeem Khan said: “The quick succession of contracts demonstrates that the US Air Force is all in on bringing the MH-139A capability to the warfighter as quickly as possible. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

04 Feb 26. Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc., Sacramento, California, is awarded a $61,068,139 modification (P00018) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N0001923C0021). This modification exercises options to procure full rate production Lot Seven of the BQM-177A Surface Launched Aerial Targets and 70 Rocket-Assisted Takeoff attachment kits, as well as associated technical and administrative data in support of weapons system test and evaluation and fleet training for the Navy. Work will be performed in, Sacramento, California (50%); Dallas, Texas (20%); Fort Walton Beach, Florida (5%); Blacksburg, Virigina (4%); Santa Ana, California (2%); Newton, Kansas (2%); Concord, California (2%); Milwaukie, Oregon (2%); Chatsworth, California (2%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (11%), and is expected to be completed in August 2028. Fiscal 2024 Weapons Procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $872,402; fiscal 2025 Weapons Procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $ $3,489,608; and fiscal 2026 Weapons Procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $56,706,129, will be obligated at the time of award, $872,402 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Feb. 3, 2026)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

02 Feb 26. Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) is one of the companies selected to receive an award from the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) for a contracting resource. This tool has an award ceiling of $25 bn and can speed up the delivery of military-grade semiconductor technology to get solutions into the hands of warfighters faster.  Under the Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP5), Northrop Grumman can: Respond to Requests for Proposals within 30 days. The ATSP5 enables an 80 to 90-day turnaround time from proposal to award.  Continue to advance solutions in next-generation manufacturing and packaging techniques as well as emerging semiconductor materials engineering.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

30 Jan 26. The U.S. State Department has approved more than $6.5bn in potential military sales to Israel in three separate contracts, the Pentagon said on Friday. The U.S. State Department approved a potential sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.98bn, and another sale of AH-64E Apache Helicopters for $3.8bn, the Pentagon said in separate statements. A third military contract was also awarded for $740m. The principal contractor for the first sale is AM General LLC, while Boeing and Lockheed Martin are the contractors for the sale of Apache helicopters. (Source: Reuters)

 

05 Feb 26. Allen-Vanguard breaks into South America with a multi-m dollar order for their EQUINOX NG and SCORPION 2 ECM systems. Allen-Vanguard, the global leader in providing customised solutions and enabling technology across the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) domain, has recently received multi-m dollar orders for EQUINOX NG (their vehicle-based Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) system) and SCORPION 2 (their manportable ECM system).  Due to the sensitivity of the purchasing nation’s operations, it is not possible to disclose specific customer details.  However, this initial multi-m dollar order is a major capability uplift for the end user, will deliver enhanced protection to their personnel operating in high-risk Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) environments and help mitigate the threat posed by the increasing use of drones to deliver lethal effects.

 

30 Jan 26.  Lockheed Martin – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $9bn, the Pentagon said on Friday. The principal contractor for the sale of the missiles – Patriot advanced capability-3 missile segment enhancement missiles (PAC-3 MSE) – will be Lockheed Martin Corp the Pentagon said in a statement. (Source: Reuters)

 

26 Jan 26. The Indian Army announced on 3 January 2026 that it had awarded an INR29.3bn (US$35m) contract to local firm Nibe to deliver Elbit Systems Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS) long-range multiple rocket launchers. Nibe had executed an agreement in August 2025 for production of the PULS system in India. The agreement includes technology transfer, and it could cover future requirements for not only the Indian Army, but other potential international customers too. The Indian version of the PULS is named Suryastra, and the first example appeared in India’s Republic Day parade on 26 January. This suggests the unit was produced in only four months. (Source: AMR)

 

AIR

 

02 Feb 26. BIRD Aerosystems Ltd., a global provider of innovative airborne defense solutions, announced today that it has secured a tens-of-ms-of-dollars contract to supply its advanced SPREOS DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasure) systems for the Helicopter Upgrade Program in the Asia Pacific Region.  The contract was awarded as part of an international tender to protect the helicopter platform. Under the agreement, BIRD Aerosystems will cooperate strategically with a leading  local defense company, including a comprehensive transfer of knowledge and local production of a localized DIRCM configuration.

 

30 Jan 26. The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $2,805,961,005 hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee and fixed-priced incentive undefinitized contract for F-15 Republic of Korea aircraft upgrades. This contract provides for the design and development of an integrated suite of aircraft systems to support modification of the F-15K aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force and Defense Acquisition Program Administration. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2037. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to the Republic of Korea. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Foreign military sale funds in the amount of $540,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8634-26-C-B002).

 

05 Feb 26. Israel Ministry of Defense Signs Approx $130m Deal with Elbit Systems to Integrate Israeli Systems on CH-53K Helicopters. As part of the preparations for receiving the CH-53K “Pereh” helicopters, the Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) within the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed a deal with Elbit Systems to integrate advanced Israeli technologies, including command and control, avionics, and electronic warfare systems, and the advanced anti-missile DIRCM system, on the 12 new helicopters expected to replace the IDF’s aging “Yas’ur” helicopters. The deal, led by the Deputy Director of the DPD for Air and Sea Procurement, is valued at approximately $130 m (over NIS 400 m). Upon completion of assembly, the helicopters are expected to move to a dedicated installation and production line established for adapting the American-configuration helicopters to Israeli systems tailored to the operational requirements defined by the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The integration of Israeli systems is expected to enhance the cockpit environment, enable flight in challenging conditions, and support the identification of safe landing zones and obstacles.

 

04 Feb 26. IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software has been selected by SkyAlyne, the prime contractor for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), to provide a fully digital aviation maintenance and asset management platform in support of the Canadian Department of National Defence’s new training initiative. The collaboration marks a major milestone in the modernisation of Canada’s military pilot and aircrew training system. Through the implementation of IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, SkyAlyne will gain advanced digital capabilities to streamline fleet maintenance, ensure airworthiness, and sustain maximum aircraft availability across its nationwide training operations.

 

05 Feb 26. Shield AI has been contracted to supply an undisclosed number of units of its V-BAT UAV to the Indian Army.  The Indian Army has awarded a contract to California-based Shield AI to procure an undisclosed number of units of the company’s V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Under the contract, Shield AI will also supply licenses for its Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the V-BATs, the company announced on 28 January. (Source: Janes)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

04 Feb 26. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Buffalo, New York, has been awarded a $249,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries for Joint Threat Emitter production end-items. This contract provides for spares, support equipment, testing, training, and additional support services. Work will be performed at Buffalo, New York; and various foreign locations, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 1, 2033. This contract involves FMS to U.S. partner countries. This award is the result of a source-directed sole-source acquisition. Royal Saudi Air Force funds in the amount of $12,014 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8210-26-D-B001). (Awarded Feb. 2, 2026)

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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO

 

LAND

 

26 Jan 26. Rolls-Royce has secured orders to supply 350 maximum transmission unit (mtu) 199 series engines for Boxer armoured wheeled vehicles intended for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) as well as other international customers. The orders, placed by Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland (KNDS), are for the 8-cylinder engines, each capable of producing either 530 or 600 kilowatts (Kw). The first deliveries of these vehicles are expected in the first half of 2026. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

24 Jan 26. The UK Ministry of Defence has moved Project NYX into a new development phase, commissioning seven UK-based companies to design loyal wingman drones for Apache attack helicopters. The program aims to expand combat mass, improve survivability, and give the British Army aviation greater flexibility in contested airspace. On January 24, 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence announced that Project NYX has advanced into a new development phase, commissioning seven UK-based industry partners to design and prototype next-generation “loyal wingman” drones. These uncrewed aerial systems are intended to operate in close coordination with British Army Apache attack helicopters, augmenting mission effectiveness and resilience on the modern battlefield. The initiative reflects the Ministry’s broader strategic investment in uncrewed and autonomous capabilities aimed at increasing combat mass, enhancing survivability, and maintaining operational tempo in highly contested environments. (Source: Google/armyrecognition.com)

 

30 Jan 26. Cohort plc, the independent technology group, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Marlborough Communications Ltd (“MCL”) has been awarded a contract with a total value of £14.0m, by a UK government customer for immediate delivery of uncrewed air systems, together with in-service support for two years. MCL will work with its long-term partner Skydio to supply these systems. In addition, MCL has received an order valued at £3.9m for supply of tactical audio systems for a UK customer.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

29 Jan 26. Antillion has been awarded a position on the UK Ministry of Defence Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework, under Lot 4 for Edge Storage and Compute. The DDAD is a long-term open framework valued at up to £180m over its lifetime, designed to support the rapid development, integration, and deployment of digital decision-support capabilities. This initiative reflects the scale of ambition behind ASGARD, the British Army’s flagship Transformative Capability Initiative, and the prioritisation of decision advantage within land operations. The framework focuses on the “Decide” element of the Sense–Decide–Effect cycle, utilizing modern AI and ML-driven technologies to assist land forces in real-time decision-making. For Lot 4, the primary objective is to support edge computing and local storage. This allows for low-latency processing in distributed environments where connectivity might be intermittent or limited, and where operational resilience is a necessity. Antillion focuses on these edge environments through its PACE AIR and PACE FRONTIER platforms, which are engineered to address constraints regarding space, power, and mobility in contested or degraded settings. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

 

28 Jan 26. NATO and Systematic sign contract to advance Land C2 training capabilities. NATO personnel are receiving extended training support in SitaWare Headquarters – the Alliance’s new digital Land Command and Control (C2) software. The agreement marks an important step in the continued enhancement of NATO’s battle-management, situational awareness and interoperability capabilities. As part of the ongoing DEMETER Project, a new contract has been signed between NATO and Systematic to extend and expand the delivery of both classroom and computer-based learning. This contract ensures seamless continuation and adaptation of current and future Land C2 training, while also securing the Alliance’s ability to provide learning throughout the capability lifecycle. This joint initiative also broadens the overall scope of education through SitaWare Aspire, Systematic’s digital learning platform, within the NCI Academy training framework. New training will be introduced, with the flexibility to adjust content to NATO’s evolving operational requirements and long-term training objectives. Since contract signature in February 2024, SitaWare Headquarters – the world’s leading C4ISR solution – has been rolled out across NATO, reaching the key milestone of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in March 2025.  Project DEMETER, is on track to achieve its target of Final Operating Capability (FOC) by end-March 2026. To support this progress, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and Systematic are now extending their co-operation to further strengthen training collaboration.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

29 Jan 26. Lithuania’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to KNDS Deutschland for the supply of 12 Leguan bridge layer systems, each mounted on a Leopard 2 tank chassis. The agreement, which is valued at approximately €210m ($251m), includes an Integrated Logistics Support package. This package provides training, specialised tools, and spare parts to ensure the operational readiness of the bridge layer systems once delivered. According to the contract terms, each Leguan system will be equipped with two 14-metre bridges and one 26-metre bridge. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

30 Jan 26. Rheinmetall signs framework contract for the production of hand grenades for the Dutch Army. Düsseldorf-based technology corporation Rheinmetall has signed a new multi-year framework contract with the Dutch armed forces for the production of hand grenades. Referring to previous framework contracts including 155 mm artillery and 40 mm ammunition, this latest agreement covers the delivery of approximately 15 different types of hand grenades from various Rheinmetall production sites across Germany and Europe. The contract was signed for an initial term of five years, with the option of extending it for a further two years, and has a value within a double-digit million-euro range. This will enable the Dutch Army to procure different types of hand grenades flexibly and in line with its requirements throughout the entire term of the contract. The hand grenades are manufactured at Rheinmetall’s plants in Trittau and Silberhütte, Germany, as well as in Schwanenstadt, Austria. They are in accordance with the latest safety and quality requirements, and will enhance the operational readiness and training of the Dutch armed forces.

 

27 Jan 26. Turkish defence firm STM has signed a contract for its Kargu rotary-wing and Alpagu fixed-wing loitering munition systems for the first time with an unnamed European NATO country. STM confirmed to Janes in mid-January that both systems will be operationally deployed as part of an autonomous systems project. The contract represents more than a platform sale. Under the programme, Kargu and Alpagu will be integrated onto armoured land vehicles, with STM also responsible for battle management system (BMS) and combat management software integration. According to STM, the project is designed to ensure full operational alignment with the customer’s existing platforms and doctrines and is intended as a reference for potential broader European adoption. Kargu is a manportable, rotary-wing system with over 30 minutes of endurance and a 10 km range. It uses artificial intelligence (AI)-supported image processing from electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors. According to STM, Kargu has a low radar cross-section, supports swarm operations, and can operate despite electronic warfare (EW), or in global navigation satellite services (GNSS)-denied environments. It can be fitted in the field with anti-personnel or armour-piercing warheads and deployed by a single soldier in under one minute. Alpagu is a lightweight (sub 2 kg), fixed-wing system designed for high-speed dive attacks. It has an 8 km range and 15 minutes endurance, according to STM. With a low radar cross-section and AI target tracking, Alpagu is launchable from land, naval, or air platforms and can be deployed by a single operator within one minute, the company added. (Source: Janes)

 

AIR

 

23 Jan 26. The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has ordered long-range, remote-controlled munitions from the European defence company MBDA and Aviation Design.  The contract, finalised last month, involves the joint production of a Shahed-style one-way attack drone known as the One Way Effector.  The DGA expects to receive the first deliveries for the armed forces by mid-2027.  (Source: army-technology.com)

 

28 Jan 26. Germany contracts Polaris to build and flight test reusable hypersonic air vehicle. The German government has contracted Polaris Spaceplanes to build and flight test a reusable hypersonic air vehicle. The Bremen-based company announced the contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) award on 28 January, saying it covers the manufacture and flight test of the two-stage, horizontal take-off, and fully reusable Hypersonic Test and Experimentation Vehicle (HYTEV) research vehicle. “The main purpose of the two-stage system is to serve as [a] hypersonic testbed and experimental platform for defence-related as well as scientific/institutional research. In a secondary function, the vehicle can be used as [a] spaceplane for launching small satellites when using an expendable upper stage,” Polaris Spaceplanes said. The value of the contract was not disclosed. Early development of the HYTEV was contracted by the BAAINBw in 2024 and 2025. As noted by the company, the HYTEV is the approximate size and weight of a manned tactical combat aircraft, with the main stage powered by two turbofans and an aerospike rocket engine, while the upper stage is rocket-powered. The first flight is planned by the end of 2027. (Source: Janes)

 

28 Jan 26. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a $197 m contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for the MS-110 Multispectral Reconnaissance System. The contract includes production, aircraft integration and engineering support for the Polish Air Force, the first NATO member and fourth global air force to acquire the capability. The contract includes seven advanced reconnaissance pods that provide sophisticated hardware and software. With artificial intelligence and machine learning, the MS-110 quickly processes and interprets day and night, wide-area, and long-range imagery. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

28 Jan 26. SAVIT Corp.*, Rockaway New Jersey (W15QKN-26-D-A032); The Lockwood Group,* Belcamp Maryland (W15QKN-26-D-A033); Total Technology Inc., Mount Laurel, New Jersey (W15QKN-26-D-A034); Logisys Technical Services Inc., Huntsville Alabama (W15QKN-26-D-A035); Progsit LLC,* Dumont New Jersey (W15QKN-26-D-A036); SPAARK Skies LLC,* Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (W15QKN-26-D-A037); WisEngineering LLC,* Denville, New Jersey (W15QKN-26-D-A038); Bigelow Family Holdings, doing business as, Mettle Ops,* Sterling Heights, Michigan (W15QKN-26-D-A039); Pioneering Decisive Solutions Inc., California, Maryland (W15QKN-26-D-A040); and Universal Technical Resource Services Inc., Cherry Hill, New Jersey (W15QKN-26-D-A041), were awarded a multiple-award, task order contract with a shared ceiling of $467,695,553 for omnibus research and development, engineering, and support services for the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armament Center in the areas of large caliber cannon engineering support, weapons research technical support, system testing and diagnostics, and netcentric support. Work locations will be determined with each order. The estimated completion date is Jan. 27, 2031. Funding will be obligated with each order by fiscal year and fund type as requirements are identified. The contracting activity is Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey.

 

21 Jan 26. BAE Systems has received a $473m contract award for the production of 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, which includes the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked ammunition-loading vehicle. The contract will also provide additional support services, including technical support packages, post-production refurbishment and welding compliance. The contract was awarded by the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Detroit in September and is the first award of a five-year contract. The M109A7 is produced in York, Pennsylvania; Elgin, Oklahoma; and Anniston, Alabama. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

26 Jan 26. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today, following the U.S. Government’s publication from September 29, 2025 of an award to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) of an order for the Bradley Fighting vehicle Active Protection System (APS), that Elbit Systems has been awarded by GD-OTS a $228 m contract to supply the Company’s Iron Fist APS. The contract will be executed over a period of three years. The Iron Fist APS is an advanced hard-kill active protection system designed to enhance the survivability and self-defense capabilities of armored platforms against a wide range of modern battlefield threats. As the Israel Defense Forces’ second-generation APS, Iron Fist combines high performance with a compact design, characterized by low volume, weight and power requirements. The system delivers 360-degree protection against various anti-armor threats, including Anti-Tank Rockets (ATR), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), loitering munitions, and Kinetic-Energy (APFSDS) tank ammunition, in both open terrain and complex urban environments.

 

20 Jan 26. The contract for 535 militarised versions of JCB’s 437HT wheeled loader has been secured with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and will be supplied over the next decade. The contract is the third to be signed by the USMC, which five months ago placed a $45m order for a militarised version of JCB’s 4CX backhoe loader. That followed a $39 m deal in 2024 for Multi Terrain Loaders, a militarised version of the JCB Teleskid compact tracked loader. JCB will supply a number of test machines to the USMC later this year and it is anticipated that full production will begin in 2027. This latest contract with the USMC, which was secured after an extensive evaluation period, is part of JCB’s long-standing support of defence organisations around the world. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

20 Jan 26. Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced today it was awarded a contract from the US Army to deliver 97 additional FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) 6×6 and 4×4 Cargo vehicles. This award strengthens the Army’s modernisation goals by leveraging the advanced FMTV A2 to enable the rapid delivery of improved LVAD capabilities. In addition to the vehicles, the award also includes Arctic Kits, underscoring the platform’s ability to operate in remote, extreme-cold environments, an essential capability as the Army prioritises readiness for Arctic operations. The FMTV A2 LVAD Cargo variant is a critical sustainment asset that ensures the Army’s Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCT) remain supplied, mobile, and mission-ready from the moment they enter the fight. Designed for rapid airdrop deployment, the FMTV A2 LVAD delivers essential equipment, supplies, and sustainment capabilities directly into austere and contested environments, reducing reliance on fixed infrastructure and extending the operational reach of MBCTs. Its rugged design, advanced automotive performance, and seamless integration with Army sustainment operations enable MBCT to manoeuvre at the speed of relevance. By meeting the Army’s MBCT demand for rapid, flexible, and enduring mobility, the FMTV A2 LVAD stands as a combat multiplier; empowering MBCTs to execute their missions with confidence, agility, and lethality across the full spectrum of operations. These advancements reflect the Army’s strategy to incrementally enhance mobility and sustainment platforms, ensuring MBCT receive modernised capabilities at a pace that matches the operational environment. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

27 Jan 26. Raytheon, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $193,705,262 modification (P00019) to contract W31P4Q-23-C-0026 for procurement of tube-launched optically tracked wireless guided missiles. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $193,705,262. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2028. Fiscal 2024 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $46,762,368; and fiscal 2025 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $2,679,094, were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

29 Jan 26. Raytheon, Andover Massachusetts, was awarded a $1,025,100,000 modification (P00013) to contract W31P4Q-24-C-0024 for Year Two requirements for Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor production. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,025,100,000. Work will be performed in Andover, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2030. Fiscal 2026 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $254,571,432 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

SEA

 

21 Jan 26. Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., Monroeville, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $812,147,242 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for naval nuclear propulsion components. Work will be performed in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (80%); and Schenectady, New York (20%), and is expected to be completed by September 2034. Fiscal 2026 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $488,708,740 were obligated at time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity 2026 (N00024-24-C-2115). (Awarded Jan. 16, 2026)

 

28 Jan 26. The U.S. Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, a $248m production contract to deliver hundreds of Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals for U.S. forces and allies. The system provides situational awareness and enables jam-resistant Link 16 connectivity with line-of-sight voice, video, and data communications for sea, ground, and air assets in dynamic operational environments. Finding the quickest and most secure path, MIDS JTRS enables the sharing of relative position and targeting data among joint forces and allows warfighters to make well-informed decisions swiftly in contested scenarios.

 

21 Jan 26. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $380,809,286 fixed-price incentive and firm-fixed-price modification (P00010) to a contract (N0001925C0071). This modification definitized the contract for a total of $476,519,069 and adds scope for the Lot Five and Lot Six recertification and modernization of Tomahawk Missiles; depot operations; recertification hardware; and Tomahawk Spares and/or replacement components, including rotable pool assets. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (30%); Boulder, Colorado (28%); Pontiac, Michigan (11%); Lincoln, Nebraska (6%); Clearwater, Florida (6%); Irvine, California (5%); East Camden, Arkansas (3%); Keyser, West Virginia (2%); Chandler, Arizona (1%); Huntsville, Arkansas (1%); Ontario, California (1%); Los Alamitos, California (1%); Midland, Canada (1%); and various other continental U.S. locations (6%), and is expected to be completed in April  2029. Fiscal 2024 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $7,297,580; fiscal 2024 procurement (Marine Corp) funds in the amount of $4,776,598; fiscal 2024 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $202,131,943; fiscal 2025 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $155,042,288; and Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $99,449,027, will be obligated at the time of award, $214,206,121 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925C0071).

 

28 Jan 26. Ultra Maritime, Braintree, Massachusetts, was awarded a $59,603,232 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for production of acoustic device countermeasures MK3 and MK4 for in-service submarines. Work will be performed in Braintree, Massachusetts, and is expected to be completed by January 2031. Fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $8,500,333 (88%); and fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,152,032 (12%), will be obligated for production of acoustic device countermeasures and launch tubes under delivery order N00024-26-F-6227 and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The requirement was competitively procured through full and open competition via System for Award Management with one offer received in response to this solicitation. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-26-D-6214). (Awarded Jan. 26, 2026)

 

AIR

 

26 Jan 26. US Marine Corps Orders 600+ Anduril Bolt-M Systems. The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Anduril a $23.9m contract to deliver more than 600 Bolt-M systems for the next phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program beginning in February 2026. The USMC’s OPF-L program is designed to provide dismounted Marine infantry rifle squads with a man-packable, easy-to-operate precision strike capability to engage adversaries beyond line of sight. The contract award comes after 13 months of rigorous testing. During that phase, Anduril delivered an initial tranche of more than 250 Bolt-M systems and validated Bolt’s performance against a variety of safety, environmental, and performance requirements. Across hundreds of flights, Bolt-M demonstrated its category-leading range, endurance, and payload capacity against multiple target sets. Following that successful testing, the U.S. Marine Corps selected Bolt-M for initial fielding. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

26 Jan 26. BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire, is awarded a $73,798,992 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N0001924C0003). This modification exercises the option to procure 1,248 radio frequency countermeasures in support of the U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fighter aircraft. Work will be performed in Nashua, New Hampshire (40%); Elkton, Maryland (16%); Chatsworth, California (7%); Rosamond, California (4%); Dover, New Hampshire (4%); Rochester, New York (4%); Topsfield, Massachusetts (3%); Poughkeepsie, New York (1%); and other various locations within the continental U.S. (21%), and is expected to be completed in February 2029. Fiscal 2025 procurement of ammunition (Navy and Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $3,551,657; fiscal 2026 procurement of ammunition (Navy and Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $9,441,486; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $19,355,045; and FMS funds in the amount of $41,450,803, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract modification was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity

 

27 Jan 26. Gentex Corporation announced that its PURSUIT Helmet System has been selected by the US Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH). The Navy NGFWH awarded contract is a 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to deliver over 5,000 NGFWH systems and associated spares to support the fielding of the next generation helmet across all Navy fixed wing aircraft, including E-2D, F/A-18, E/A-18G, T-45, T-6, and the in-development Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS), and is anticipated to total approximately $22M during the period of performance, representing one of the most significant modernization efforts for US Navy aircrew flight equipment in recent years. Awarded under PMA-202’s Helmet Mask Regulator (HMR) program and covering both Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full-Rate Production (FRP), the selection underscores Gentex’s proven commitment to delivering next generation protective technologies that evolve with the modern warfighter’s needs. It also further solidifies Gentex’s position as the global leader in advanced personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, aircrew, emergency responders, and industrial personnel. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

21 Jan 26. US Space Force Awards Starfish Space $52.5m for Proliferated LEO Deorbit Services.. In a landmark move for orbital sustainability, the U.S. Space Force has awarded Starfish Space a $52.5m contract to provide end-of-life disposal services for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). On Wednesday, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) announced the contract, which marks the first-ever “Deorbit-as-a-Service” agreement for a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Under the terms of the deal, Starfish Space will utilize its Otter servicing vehicle to autonomously dock with and safely deorbit defunct satellites within the PWSA, a critical network managed by the Space Development Agency (SDA). The Otter is an ESPA-class satellite servicing vehicle designed for autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD). Unlike traditional servicers, the Otter is approximately 10 times smaller in mass, utilizing high-efficiency electric propulsion to maintain a low-cost profile while executing high-precision maneuvers. The vehicle is powered by three proprietary technology pillars:

• CETACEAN: A computer vision-based navigation software that enables the vehicle to estimate the relative position and orientation of a client satellite using off-the-shelf sensors.
• CEPHALOPOD: Autonomous guidance and control software that plans and executes safe approach trajectories.
• Nautilus: A universal capture mechanism designed to adhere to virtually any flat surface, allowing the Otter to dock with satellites that were not originally designed with docking ports. (Source: Satnews)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

26 Jan 26. Amazon Web Service Inc., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $581,318,585 firm-fixed-price contract for the Cloud One Program. This contract provides for Amazon Cloud Service in support of the Air Force’s Cloud One Program and their customers. Work will be performed at the contractors designated facilities across the contiguous U.S. and is expected to be completed by Dec. 7, 2028. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $3,497,937 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8726-26-F-B004).

 

27 Jan 26. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $250 m to enhance spectrum dominance for the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (CPE IEW&S). CACI will leverage its intrinsic knowledge to provide comprehensive integration and sustainment of the technology to advance the Army’s multi-domain EW and spectrum dominance capabilities. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

21 Jan 26. Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Washington, was awarded a $170,444,462 firm-fixed-price task order for the Cloud One Program. This contract provides for Microsoft Azure cloud service offerings in support of the Air Force’s Cloud One Program and their customers. Work will be performed at the contractors designated facilities across the contiguous U.S. and is expected to be completed by Dec. 7, 2028. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $1,944,400 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8726-26-F-B007).

 

28 Jan 26. Pole Star Defense closed Q4 2025 with two significant federal wins: a $36m, three-year renewal with the U.S. Coast Guard and a new five-year contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Together, the awards extend the company’s role as a trusted provider of maritime domain awareness to U.S. government customers.  The Coast Guard renewal builds on a partnership first established in 2020 with a $50m award. Under the extended agreement, Pole Star Defense continues to deliver vessel tracking, system modernization, and cloud-based analytics that support Coast Guard operations nationwide.

 

26 Jan 26. Rogue Signal Processing Corp.,* Sterling, Virginia, was awarded a $100,000,000 cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, and indefinite-quantity contract to analyze, design, develop, enhance, test, deploy, procure, and sustain prototype technologies and sensors. Work locations will be determined with each order. The estimated completion date is Jan. 22, 2031. Funding will be obligated with each order by fiscal year and fund type as requirements are identified. The contracting activity is Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (W911SR-26-D-A002).

 

26 Jan 26.  Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a $5.6 bn, 10-year* Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The landmark agreement is executed through Computable Insights LLC.**, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to Salesforce’s national security operations. Through Missionforce National Security, Salesforce will bring the best of private sector innovation to support the Department of War (DOW), enabling a more efficient and effective force. Through the new contract, the Army and the DOW can leverage Salesforce’s trusted data fabric and compliant cloud technologies as the foundation for its agentic enterprise and accelerate decision-making, optimize operations, and improve support for ms of warfighters, civilian personnel, industrial base partners, and dependents, enabling the DOW to:

• Scale Innovation at Mission Speed: Expand Salesforce on demand, while reducing procurement timelines from months to days. This delivers cutting-edge capabilities more quickly while ensuring technology capacity keeps pace with whatever the mission demands.
• Reduce Costs: Maximize value through streamlined contracting, predictable pricing, and efficient resource allocation.
• Increase Mission Readiness: Leverage fragmented data sources and systems to create one interoperable platform, enabling warfighters to make quicker, more effective decisions. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

27 Jan 26. The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Defense Procurement Directorate (DPD) has issued a multi-year order for air munitions manufactured by Elbit Systems, valued at approximately $183m (NIS 570 m). The agreement, signed by IMOD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram will expand Israel’s defense industrial base and strengthen the IDF’s capabilities for the immediate future and the challenging security decade ahead. This initiative is part of the strategic approach led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and the Ministry’s Director General.

 

22 Jan 26. MS Tech Ltd., a global developer, manufacturer, and innovator of nanosensors, biosensors, detection products and solutions, announced today that it has won a significant contract to supply and install multiple units of its DUOSCAN™ explosives and narcotics trace detection systems at the new Adani Navi Mumbai International Airport in India. As part of its expanding footprint in the country, MS Tech has also completed additional DUOSCAN™ installations at Guwahati International Airport further strengthening aviation security across key regions.

 

26 Jan 26. ST Engineering announced today that its Land Systems business had been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in December 2025 for the production and supply of the next generation Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). This milestone underscores ST Engineering’s leadership in delivering advanced defence solutions to meet evolving operational needs.  The IFVs, scheduled for progressive delivery from 2028 onwards, will be based on ST Engineering’s Terrex s5, the latest addition to the Group’s family of 8×8 armoured fighting platforms. Designed for future-ready operations, the Terrex s5’s capabilities are designed around five core pillars – Smartness, Superiority, Sustainability, Survivability and Serviceability.

 

28 Jan 26. Thales supports the Qatar Emiri Air Force in strengthening its air protection with the GM400α and the GM200MM/A radars air surveillance systems.  Qatar has ordered GM200MM/A (Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission All-in-one) and GM400α (Ground Master Alpha) radars from Thales to enhance its airspace protection capabilities.  In addition to the radars, a national supervision and maintenance system will be delivered, as well as a training programme for operators and technicians.  Renowned for their reliability and efficiency, the Thales GM400α and GM200MM/A radars play an indispensable role in aerial surveillance and sovereignty around the world.  Thales has been a trusted partner of the State of Qatar for over 40 years, and supports the local economy and the country’s sovereignty through digital technologies in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. At the DIMDEX Exhibition in Doha, the Qatar Emiri Air Force signed an order for Ground Master 200 MM/A radars and Ground Master 400 Alpha radars, intended to strengthen the country’s airspace sovereignty.

 

AIR

 

29 Jan 26. Sabena Aerospace Engineering, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, has been awarded a $235,449,716 ceiling, time-and-materials, and firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 System Program Office Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support. This contract provides for F-16 Intermediate and Depot Level aircraft and engine maintenance, and material management support for Ukraine. Work will be performed at Sabena’s facility in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 28, 2029.  This contract involves FMS to Ukraine. This contract was a sole source acquisition. FMS funds in the amount of $69,725,380 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA823226CB005).

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AIR

 

22 Jan 26. The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth £453.5m for the full production of a new advanced radar for UK Typhoon aircraft. The contract follows a successful programme development and testing, enabled through long-term UK investment, and marks a major step forward in the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon capability. The state-of-the-art radar, known as the ECRS Mk2, will deliver enhanced electronic warfare capability, allowing the aircraft to detect, identify and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground.

 

19 Jan 26.  The UK has signed a £205m contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF’s Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support. 250 skilled jobs supported by £205 m investment in specialist UK support for the RAF’s Typhoon fighter jets, keeping aircraft mission-ready. Typhoons play a critical role in protecting the UK and our allies, with recent operations in Eastern Europe and countering Daesh.Workers will benefit across the country with jobs at sites including in Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Hampshire. 250 high-skilled jobs have been secured across the country as the MOD today invests over £200 m with British industry to ensure the RAF’s Typhoon fighter jet fleet is ready to protect the UK and NATO allies.   Awarded to British company QinetiQ, the work will deliver specialist technical and engineering support to the Typhoon fleet over five years. The £205 m contract shows how the MOD is investing in capabilities across the country, underlining how defence is an engine for growth.  The contract extension will support jobs across the country, including highly-skilled engineering jobs at QinetiQ, MOD and RAF sites in Farnborough, MOD Boscombe Down, Malvern, Lincoln, Bristol, RAF Coningsby, and Warton.  (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

16 Jan 26. Bittium Corporation’s subsidiary, Bittium Wireless Ltd, has today received a purchase order from the Spanish Indra Group for technology and production transfer projects related to the transfer of Bittium Tough SDR technology, and for technology related customer specific development work. The value of the purchase order is EUR 20m, and the projects will start immediately. On 29 December 2025, Bittium announced in a stock exchange release that it had signed a licensing agreement with the Indra Group concerning Bittium’s Tough SDR technology, as well as the first purchase order related to the agreement, valued at EUR 50 m. Under the agreement, Bittium licenses its Tough SDR technology to Indra, who will develop and manufacture with the help of this technology sovereign, high‑performance handheld, vehicular, and manpack radios, focusing primarily on the Spanish market while also retaining the possibility to expand to other countries. If the agreement is implemented according to current forecasts, the total value of the agreement is estimated to be over EUR 120 m. Bittium will continue developing and supplying its own tactical communication products and radios for its customers globally. Bittium has extensive experience in the development of software-defined radio technology and waveforms for tactical communications and devices and software for secure communications. Its solutions include a modular IP-based backbone network and next-generation handheld and vehicular radios as well as ultra-secure mobile devices and software solutions to government and public authorities. The tactical communications solutions have been delivered to multiple countries, including Finland, Estonia, Austria, and Croatia, to enable modern, resilient, and high-performance communications seamlessly across domains and military branches. Bittium’s secure communication solutions are in use in 50 countries worldwide.

 

17 Jan 26. EuroTrophy and KNDS Deutschland sign a multi-nation contract to supply the Trophy® APS to four new Leopard 2 A8 user nations: Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Croatia.  EuroTrophy GmbH announces that it had signed a 330 M Euros contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy® Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Leopard 2 A8 programs for Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Croatia. The contract also includes spare parts, courses and trainings packages as well other logistic equipment needed for the through-life-support of the APS. The Leopard 2 A8 includes the Trophy® APS as part of its standard configuration, hence allowing true interoperability and full commonality within the said nations. With this achievement, Trophy® becomes the NATO Active Protection System of choice, enabling the full spectrum of protection capabilities needed in the eastern front, and on the modern battlefield.

 

AIR

 

19 Jan 26. French DGA Orders CAMCOPTER S-100 VTOL UAVs for French Navy. The French defence procurement agency (DGA) signed a contract with Naval Group in the frame of the SDAM program to procure new VTOL UAVs for the French Navy: the CAMCOPTER S-100F UAVs are being procured as light reconnaissance drones to equip the FREMM frigates. The S-100 contract was inked between the DGA and Naval Group on 29 December 2025. It consists in the procurement of lightweight vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) capability, based on the CAMCOPTER S-100F drone produced by Schiebel and already in service with the French Mistral-class LHDs. According to the French armed forces, the S-100 system extends ship surveillance capabilities beyond the horizon and enables operational missions with a flight endurance of approximately six hours and a maximum payload of 50 kg. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

19 Jan 26. EagleNXT Supplies Drones to NATO Forces in Europe. Eagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced the sale of two eBee VISION unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR). The eBee VISION is a lightweight, fixed-wing UAS used by allied forces worldwide to provide real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, even in challenging environments. Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, the platform offers up to 90 minutes of flight endurance, a 12-mile wireless range, AES-256 encryption, and rapid three-minute deployment. EagleNXT’s eBee VISION is Blue UAS Cleared by the U.S. Department of Defense and fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), enabling expedited procurement by U.S. forces and allied partners engaged in multinational operations. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

21 Jan 26. MBDA has received a contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr).  Following previous orders, this latest contract for METEOR was awarded to MBDA by the Meteor Integrated Joint Programme Office (IJPO) on behalf of the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).

 

20 Jan 26. The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have awarded Top Aces a 10-year contract, valued at up to €420m ($488m), for the provision of mission-critical operational training. This agreement, termed the “Contracted Fast Adversary Air” (Vertrag Schnelle Flugzieldarstellung), covers training services for the German Air Force, Army, and Navy. Top Aces, a provider of contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services, will deliver training utilising its fleet of A-4N Skyhawk aircraft equipped with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar and upgraded Alpha Jets. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

14 Jan 26. AeroDefense reports major SHIELD C-UAS contract from the Missile Defense Agency. AeroDefense has announced that the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded it a Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of USD151bn. “The SHIELD program enables qualified vendors to prototype, test, and deliver capabilities rapidly across multiple mission areas, accelerating the development of solutions critical to national security,” says the company in a press release. “Task orders under SHIELD are awarded competitively as requirements are defined. One such task order is the Golden Dome project, which focuses on deploying drone detection solutions at high-priority federal sites. Through SHIELD, AeroDefense can provide its AirWarden® systems to deliver actionable intelligence through real-time alerts and historical flight data and other powerful reporting tools, helping personnel monitor drone activity and prevent incidents.” The SHIELD IDIQ contract extends through December 2035. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

20 Jan 26. iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, today announced it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151bn. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. iDirectGov is eligible to compete with other qualified industry participants for task orders under this contract over the next 10 years.

 

20 Jan 26. The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy have sealed a deal with L3Harris Technologies for 34 large T7 robots to support the services in explosive ordnance disposal missions. The multiyear contract award, announced Wednesday, will see robots delivered to the services this year. The details of the award amount are not being disclosed at this time, an L3Harris spokesperson told Defense News. (Source: Defense News)

 

16 Jan 26. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Liverpool, New York, has been awarded a $68,514,158 modification (P00075) under a previously awarded contract (FA8730-21-C-0022) for the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar. This modification provides for an option exercise to produce three radar systems, and associated production management, travel and other direct costs under the basic contract. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $554,062,251 from $485,548,093. The location of performance is Liverpool, New York. The work is expected to be completed by March 16, 2027. Fiscal 2026 other procurement funds in the amount of $68,514,158 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.

 

16 Jan 26. Mistral Inc. and its teammate UVision Inc. today announced that the HERO-90 loitering munition has been selected by Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier to participate in the U.S. Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program—an urgent initiative to deliver a man-portable, precision anti-armor capability to Brigade Combat Teams. LASSO is a U.S. Army initiative to provide dismounted units with a man-portable, precision loitering munition capability for rapid, lethal engagement of armored threats. The HERO-90, developed by UVision, delivers extended-range, counter-armor precision from a highly portable form factor, supporting rapid launch by a single operator in under two minutes. Configurable warheads (including anti-armor), mission-abort/re-engage). (Source: PR Newswire)

 

20 Jan 26. Muon Space was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 bn. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

16 Jan 26. Cuashub.com said today that Trust Automation awarded $490m U.S. Air Force contract for C-UAS development. The US Air Force selected California‑based Trust Automation for a contract worth up to $490 m to accelerate development of C‑UAS technologies, as small drone threats continue to expand across global operating environments. The five‑year IDIQ contract, awarded in late December 2025, covers rapid research, prototyping, testing, and eventual production of systems intended to detect and defeat Group 1 and Group 2 drones – now widely used for reconnaissance, harassment, and, increasingly, weaponised attacks. Trust Automation’s portfolio includes the Small Unmanned Air Defense System (SUADS), designed for fixed‑site defense and rapid deployment, along with the GAT UAS Jammer, a weapon‑mountable GNSS disruptor used by security forces to counter drone incursions. Work under the contract will be carried out at the firm’s San Luis Obispo facility through August 2030. The award comes as the Air Force faces a rising tempo of drone activity over bases, training areas, and deployed locations. Service leaders have repeatedly emphasized the need for scalable, layered defenses – particularly RF‑based systems – capable of keeping pace with the rapid evolution of commercial off‑the‑shelf drones. Trust Automation is expected to expand its support to Air Force base defense and operational units throughout 2026, contributing to broader modernization efforts focused on adapting installations to a new generation of low‑altitude aerial threats. https://cuashub.com/en/content/trust-automation-awarded-490-m-u-s-air-force-contract-for-c-uas-development/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

SEA

 

16 Jan 26. BAE Systems, Maritime Solutions Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, was awarded a $204,160,189 firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) fiscal 2026 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA). The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, facilities, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Chief of Naval Operations Availability for critical modernization, maintenance, and repair programs. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $255,879,128. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by February 2028. Fiscal 2026 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $119,289,270 (58%); fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance, (Navy) funds in the amount of $83,921,516 (41%); fiscal 2025 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $753,338 (<1%); and navy working capital funds in the amount of $196,065 (<1%), will be obligated at the time of award and $83,921,516 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively solicited using full and open competition via the System for Award Management website, with three offers received. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002426C4405).

 

AIR

 

17 Jan 26. Amentum Mitie Pacific Wins $656m Contract for Strategic Space Hub at Diego Garcia. Amentum Mitie Pacific LLC has been awarded an $85.2 m fixed-price-award-fee contract to provide base operating support at Diego Garcia, a critical “single-point-of-failure” node for U.S. space operations in the Southern Hemisphere.  The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement, announced by the Department of Defense on Tuesday, carries a maximum potential value of $656,356,854 through January 2034. Critical Space Infrastructure While the contract covers broad base operating support, the facility itself acts as a linchpin for U.S. Space Force architecture, filling a massive geographic blind spot between tracking stations in Guam and Africa. The base supports three primary mission sets that rely on the infrastructure Amentum will maintain:   (Source: Satnews)

 

20 Jan 26. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY)  has signed multiple Gen-3 expansion contracts as early access pilot programs pivot into renewal deals. Accelerated investments in BlackSky’s tactically responsive commercial space-based intelligence capabilities across Americas, Asia and Europe align to the company’s land-and-expand strategy and follow global trends in defense spending.

 

20 Jan 26. Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (“Comtech” or the “Company”), a global communications technology leader, announced today that it was recently awarded a follow-on contract worth over $5 m in support of a key civil space exploration program. Under the terms of the contract, Comtech will supply advanced electronic components and component engineering services to one of the nation’s leading aerospace and defense prime contractors contributing to the next generation of human space exploration. Together, Comtech and its end customer will deliver innovative technologies to help the U.S. explore new areas of the lunar surface.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

19 Jan 26. Image Systems’ business area Motion Analysis receives order worth approximately SEK 2.7m from U.S. defense customer Image Systems’ business area Motion Analysis has received an order valued at approximately SEK 2.7 m from a customer within the U.S. defense industry. The order pertains to the renewal of a software subscription agreement with a duration of one year. Revenue will be recognized on a monthly basis starting during first quarter 2026.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

16 Jan 26. Cuashub.com said today that Silentium radar selected for Australia’s LAND 156 program. Silentium Defence has been selected as one of several Australian companies to deliver counter-drone capabilities to the Australian Defence Force under LAND 156, a long-term procurement effort valued at more than $1.3bn over the next decade. The South Australia-based company will supply its M8 passive radar system as part of the program, which is focused on strengthening the ADF’s ability to detect and respond to uncrewed aerial threats. The broader effort aligns with Australia’s push to expand sovereign defense technologies and reduce reliance on foreign systems in key capability areas. According to Silentium Defence, the M8 system is designed to detect drones, aircraft and ground vehicles, including targets that do not emit radio frequency signals. Unlike active radar systems, the passive radar technology does not transmit signals, allowing it to operate without revealing its own position. This approach is intended to support operations in contested environments where survivability and discretion are critical. The M8 is described as lightweight and rapidly deployable, with the ability to operate across land, air and littoral environments. The system provides real-time situational awareness and is intended to support force protection and airspace monitoring missions, particularly against small and low-observable threats. Silentium Defence said its selection reflects increasing demand for passive sensing technologies as drone threats continue to evolve. Berni White, the company’s head of future business, said the LAND 156 program represents an opportunity for domestic companies to contribute directly to Australia’s counter-drone capabilities and to further develop sovereign technology. He added that inclusion as an initial vendor indicates growing confidence in the company’s passive radar approach. https://cuashub.com/en/content/silentium-radar-selected-for-australias-land-156-program/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

20 Jan 26. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has been awarded a $163.4M contract through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mechanism from the U.S. Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) to provide 65 Mobile Strike Force Vehicle (MSFV), COMMANDO™ Select vehicles, including one year of spare parts. The three-year firm fixed priced award covers the build and delivery of the new vehicles to support USAI, strengthening Ukraine’s military by improving ground mobility and defensive capabilities.

 

16 Jan 26. India orders C-UAS systems from Zen Technologies. Zen Technologies has received orders worth Rs 404 crore (including GST) from the Indian Ministry of Defence. The order comprises Rs 332 crore for the supply of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) technology and Rs 72 crore for training simulators and associated defence equipment. Zen Technologies uses a combination of Radio Frequency (RF) monitoring and detection, video-based identification and tracking, 3D radar detection, RF jamming, kinetic and net-based capture to defeat rogue UAS. Data is integrated within a command centre. An integrated display system provides a view of the threat situation. This display system integrates maps with threat zones. Users can define the area to be monitored via the console. A list of detected signals and parameters such as frequency and type of drone are displayed. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

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AIR

 

14 Jan 26. Thales enhances NH90 helicopter pilots’ safety and efficiency with TopOwl Digital Display helmet. The NATO Helicopter Mgt Agency (NAHEMA) has awarded Thales a contract to develop advanced functions and capabilities for the TopOwl Digital Display (DD helmet), following an order of 31 NH90 helicopters by the Spanish Ministry of Defence. This contract, secured in collaboration with NHIndustries (NHI) and Safran, underscores a shared commitment to advancing defence innovation in support of the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) and the Spanish Dirección General de Armements y Material (DGAM). The TopOwl DD helmet is an evolution of the combat-proven TopOwl legacy, it now enables pilots to operate in all conditions of degraded visibility. The TopOwl DD headset, developed by Thales, integrates high-definition mission camera video feeds, including Safran’s Eurofl’Eye, with augmented reality and spatial alerts to enhance situational awareness and reduce pilot workload.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

15 Jan 26. Arquus, a John Cockerill company, and Daimler Truck have been awarded the PL6T contract by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces. It covers the qualification and delivery of 7,000 new-generation military trucks for the French Land Forces. The term “PL6T” (Porteurs Logistiques 6 Tonnes) refers to the vehicle class designed for a payload of six tonnes. This major program aims to renew the logistics and operational capabilities of the French forces, in a context of accelerated modernization and rising requirements linked to high-intensity operations. The vehicles will be produced and delivered for more than 10 years.

 

13 Jan 26. Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense and enterprise use, today announced a key milestone in bringing its DarkWAVE™ Module to market, with the first product order for the platform. Theon International (AMS: THEON), a global leader in night-vision and thermal imaging systems, and a strategic partner to Kopin, has placed a $1m development order to bring the 960p DarkWAVE module to “production readiness” in 2026, marking the transition of the technology from prototype to product availability for international defense customers. As a result of the above, Theon’s DARK-I will be developed, based on KOPIN’s DarkWAVE micro-display technology. DARK-I will be a next generation clip on, with Augmented Reality and Thermal Integration capabilities. DARK-I will have the ability to integrate with any model of already fielded Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), essentially converting those from traditional NVGs into Augmented Reality (AR) enabled systems, while also providing the option of providing thermal integration on top of AR. DARK-I will provide full-color symbology and full-motion digital interlace feeds, such as drone imagery, enabling soldiers with an enhanced vision of the battlefield without replacing existing night vision goggles using traditional image intensifier tubes. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

13 Jan 26. Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. together with Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order, valued between $25-30 m, for additional Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV). The DXPVs, also known as the “Kaaiman,” will be equipped for future integration. The Netherlands continue to lead the way in defense vehicle modernization and allied interoperability. With Oshkosh’s open systems approach, the DXPV platform is designed to accommodate the integration of emerging technologies and mission systems. This approach enables the Netherlands to align modernization priorities efficiently while maintaining operational flexibility across a range of missions.

 

15 Jan 26. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army worth up to $32 million to deliver and integrate advanced electro-optical (EO/IR) systems for the Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) Recon Kit. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., as part of a Foreign Military Sales agreement to support Bulgaria’s military modernization. Bulgaria is acquiring nearly 200 U.S.-made Stryker armored vehicles to replace its Soviet-era tactical vehicle fleet and enhance interoperability with NATO forces. Teledyne FLIR Defense will provide long range thermal imaging sights and radars for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (ISR-T), adding advanced capability in all-weather conditions, day or night, to Bulgaria’s Strykers. Products featured in the effort include the TacFLIR® 280 HDEP EO/IR imaging system, Ranger® R20SS long-range radar, and Cameleon™ control software for tracking and targeting threats. Later phases of the vehicle modernization program will include FLIR Defense unmanned aircraft and launch systems, combined with Teledyne’s nuclear, biological and chemical detection sensors, to provide standoff identification of these deadly threats to Bulgarian Land Forces. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

AIR

 

14 Jan 26. The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for the production of six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems. The VSR700s will be operated from 2028 by the French Navy. The VSR700 will be delivered in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) configuration comprising a surveillance radar, an electro optical system and an AIS (Automatic Identification System) receiver. Naval Group will ensure its integration into the overall architecture of the ships and its interconnection with the combat system thanks to the Steeris® Mission System. The VSR700 is a dual use uncrewed aerial system, based on the crewed Cabri G2 from Hélicoptères Guimbal. The naval military version was developed and tested in the frame of the French Navy and DGA SDAM (Système de drone aérien de la Marine) programme, in cooperation with Naval Group. The VSR700 and its mission system have been extensively tested over land and at sea. Often deployed in complement of a crewed helicopter, the VSR700 can be used to extend a vessel’s intelligence gathering capabilities and conduct long endurance surveillance missions.

 

12 Jan 26. Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Together with the previous batch of 100 satellites procured in December 2024, the total number of satellites ordered by Eutelsat amounts to 440. These new satellites will ensure operational continuity of the OneWeb constellation. The satellites will be manufactured at Airbus Defence and Space’s Toulouse facility on a newly installed production line, with delivery from the end of 2026. This is a further step for European sovereignty.

 

12 Jan 26. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) – Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The program includes four Certifiable Ground Control Stations. First delivery is expected in 2028. Germany joins a growing list of NATO countries that have selected GA-ASI’s advanced MQ-9B RPA for its multi-domain capabilities with exceptionally long range and endurance. The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in cold climates. SeaGuardian features two multi-mode surface-search radars that deliver wide-area maritime surveillance, with an option to add Anti-Submarine Warfare capability. Additionally, MQ-9B’s in-house-developed Detect and Avoid System aids its ability to fly in unsegregated airspace for domestic civilian operations, making it highly versatile for operations from Germany. In 2025, MQ-9B became the first large RPA to obtain a Military Type Certificate from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority, certifying its safe operation without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.

 

09 Jan 26. Israel Aerospace Industries Announces 3.1bn USD Contract for the Expansion of Arrow 3 missile defense system deal with Germany. The German Arrow deal is the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history, valued at more than 6.5 bn USD. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced today that it signed a contract valued at approximately around 3.1 bn USD with Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD) for the expansion of Germany’s procurement of the Arrow 3 air missile defense system. This announcement follows the IMOD’s announcement dated December 17, 2025, regarding the signing of the agreement with the German Federal Ministry of Defense.

 

12 Jan 26. Lockheed – Denmark – AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to one hundred (100) AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles; three (3) AGM-114R Captive Air Test Missiles; six (6) Hellfire (Longbow) M299 Hellfire Launchers; two (2) MHU-191/M trailers; and three (3) BRU-14’s. The following non-MDE items will be included: containers, training aids, weapon software, training, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $45m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring aviation forces’ interoperability with United States and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest by delivering follow-on support and sustainment. By operating the AGM-114R Hellfire Missiles, Denmark contributes to global readiness and enhances the capability for the U.S. forces operating globally alongside them. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Defense, Ocala, FL. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

15 Jan 26. The French Army’s 3rd Division has bought Systematic’s command and control system SitaWare Headquarters – the same solution procured by NATO for its Land Operations two years ago. The acquisition forms part of a wider rollout for France which is now deploying SitaWare Headquarters across the whole of its Army. The Danish command and control solution will now be the primary coordination and planning tool for the division’s and brigade headquarters’ operations. The decision follows an extensive evaluation, where SitaWare was assessed as the most suitable system to support the French Army’s and NATO’s operational requirements. And French forces were quick to adopt the system, which is now being implemented more broadly across the Army.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

15 Jan 26. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has made an additional 340 awards under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, with a ceiling of $151,000,000,000 following the initial 1,014 awards announced Dec. 2, 2025, and the second announcement of 1,086 awards announced Dec. 18, 2025. SHIELD allows MDA and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly compete orders under one flexible enterprise vehicle. Performance will occur across the United States. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities. If all options are exercised, work will continue through December 2035.  No funds will be obligated on the base award; funds will be obligated at the order level.  This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with 2,463 offers received. MDA, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ085925RE001).

 

13 Jan 26. Joint Interagency Task Force Announces First Replicator 2 Purchase to Counter Homeland Drone Threats. Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems, which are expected to be delivered by April. This acquisition provides the task force with enhanced capabilities to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. It also marks a significant step in the War Department’s strategy to rapidly field counter-unmanned aerial systems to protect military installations and critical infrastructure across the United States.  (Source: U.S. DoD)

 

15 Jan 26. Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has placed a $53 million order for Common Bridge Transporters (CBTs) under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) V program. Built on Oshkosh’s proven heavy tactical truck architecture, the CBT allows units to keep combat formations advancing when terrain and threat conditions complicate mobility. The CBT, engineered to transport, launch, and retrieve bridge bays and bridge erection boats (BEBs), extends the Army’s mobility by delivering and positioning bridge assets that keep maneuver forces moving across wet gaps. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

12 Jan 26. RENK America today announced the award of a U.S. Army contract with a total potential value up to $75.5m over a five-year period. Under the Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract, RENK America will provide System Technical Support (STS) services for the Hydro-Mechanical Powered Transmission (HMPT), supporting multiple critical U.S. Army platforms including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV), Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), and Paladin Self Propelled Howitzer System (SPHS). The scope of work includes engineering and technical services, program management, and worldwide field service representative support to enhance operational reliability and sustainment. The contract establishes a long-term framework vehicle, with work authorized incrementally through individual tasking over the five-year contract term.

 

SEA

 

12 Jan 26. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has secured a five-year, single-award task order valued at up to $416 m to provide technology to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Navy Maritime Maintenance Enterprise Solution (NMMES) program. This SeaPort-Next Generation (NxG) task order underscores CACI’s commitment to supporting the Navy’s and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) state-of-the-art, resilient, and secure maritime force. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

12 Jan 26. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded the Ship and Air Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Systems Support (SACSS) contract to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy fleet. The $988 m contract, awarded in December, has a one-year base period, four one-year options and a six-month option. Under the contract, GDIT will modernize and integrate C5ISR systems to enhance the operational effectiveness and readiness of naval forces. The company will provide integration, engineering, procurement, logistics and installation services onboard all classes of surface combatant ships, including guided missile ships, aircraft carriers, Coast Guard vessels, manned and unmanned aircraft and shore stations. GDIT will upgrade these systems efficiently to enable the Navy to keep its current vessels operational and ensure mission continuity. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

AIR

 

15 Jan 26. The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62m contract to begin a new capability in the current depot line at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego, California for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft interrogator system. The effort will provide testing, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair capabilities for the AN/APX-122A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator system. The interrogator system provides enhanced identification and enables faster decision making to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats in contested scenarios, giving operators the situational awareness they need to complete their missions. The E-2D carries out a variety of tactical missions that include command and control, border security, search and rescue, and missile defense. BAE Systems will develop a depot test station within its facilities to perform diagnostics and repairs on critical modules within the E-2D IFF system and provide sustainment support once delivered to the U.S. Navy at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

12 Jan 26. Axon Vision (TASE: AXN), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for defense applications, announced today that it has received an order from Leonardo DRS for the delivery of its new AI-based system for C-UAS missions. Valued at approximately $350,000, the contract covers the delivery of an initial set of systems that provides end-to-end detection, classification, tracking, and interception of aerial threats (C-UAS) and other rapidly evolving threats requiring immediate response. This order represents a further step in the strategic cooperation between Axon Vision and Leonardo DRS, following the partnership agreement signed in late 2025. Leveraging Leonardo DRS’s proven expertise in advanced sensing and system integration with Axon Vision’s field-tested AI technologies for perception, autonomy, and threat classification, the cooperation agreement aims to deliver AI-enabled mission systems that enhance platform survivability, situational awareness, and lethality across multiple operational domains.

 

08 Jan 26. Elsight receives Halo order from US public safety customer. Elsight has received a USD 460,000 purchase order from a United States public safety sector customer for its Halo connectivity platform.  Halo creates a single bonded tunnel of the available multi-links from LTE, 5G, SatCom and RF links to provide continuous uptime and connection between a drone and ground control stations. In stationary, portable or mobile positions, the Halo can hold up to 4LTE/5G modems and optionally RF and SAT links via an ETH/UART port. Elsight says the new purchase order illustrates that public safety is a leading early-use market for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

15 Jan 26. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a global technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced contract awards totaling more than $60 m for work associated with two critical U.S. space and strategic weapons programs. In December, Mercury was awarded a development contract extension in support of a large strategic weapons program that leverages the company’s expertise in strategic radiation-hardened data and signal processing. Initially awarded in 2023, Mercury’s development work on the program will now continue through 2031 and include the delivery of additional flight-testing units. In December, Mercury was also awarded a new contract from an innovative space systems prime contractor to produce subsystems for a U.S. national security space program. This is the second customer to adopt Mercury’s radiation-tolerant wideband storage and processing subsystem that features AMD Versal™ AI Core series FPGAs and 4.5 terabyte data storage drives, which were recently released into production. Mercury received the first contract for the subsystem in 2024 for another U.S. satellite program. The critical design review for that satellite subsystem was recently completed, validating that it meets all requirements and is ready to enter production.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

14 Jan 26. Birdon secures $125m Army contract to design, build amphibious vehicles logistics. Australian-owned maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a $125 m contract to design and build one prototype and 15 amphibious vehicles – logistics for the Australian Army. The fleet of amphibious vehicles will replace the Australian Army’s ageing Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo vehicle, under the LAND 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre Program. The new vehicles are expected to significantly enhance the Australian Defence Force’s amphibious capabilities with improved speed, safety, reliability and performance. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

09 Jan 26. Indian MoD “awards Indrajaal a USD10m C-UAS port defence contract.” The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a 100 crore (USD11m) contract to Hyderabad-based Indrajaal for the supply of multi-layered autonomous anti-drone systems to deploy its multi-layered autonomous anti-drone systems to protect key Indian Army and Indian Navy installations. “Indrajaal will be deployed by naval ports on the western seaboard, while the Indian Army will deploy it on the eastern border as well as other strategic locations,” Kiran Raju, founder and CEO, Indrajaal, said, in an MSN news article. In May last year the company launched its Indrajaal Infra product, designed to safeguard high-value critical infrastructure such as nuclear power plants, oil refineries, ports, airports, and energy grids from drone-based attacks. “Built on Indrajaal’s advanced SkyOS™ platform, Indrajaal Infra offers autonomous, real-time airspace security across vast areas up to 4,000 sq km,” said the company in a press release. “The system integrates AI-driven threat detection with a layered defence approach — combining sensors, spoofers, jammers, and command intelligence — to deliver 24/7 autonomous protection against rogue drones.” The system was deployed in 2025 in the naval ports of Gujarat and Karnataka, said the company. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

14 Jan 26. Thai army signs deal to procure additional VN1 vehicles from China. The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has signed an agreement with China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) to procure additional VN1 8×8 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The deal was signed on 12 January in Beijing and announced on social media one day later by the Thai embassy’s Office of the Defence and Army Attaché. According to the attaché, the agreement was signed by senior officials from the RTA and Norinco and constituted a “signing ceremony for the RTA’s VN1 armoured vehicle project”. The attaché said the agreement is a government-level accord, with the state-owned Norinco representing the Chinese state. Images released by the attaché also showed senior RTA officials visiting Norinco facilities in Beijing. No additional details about the deal were provided by the attaché. A spokesperson for the Royal Thai Armed Forces had not responded to Janes request for comment at the time of publication. Funding for the new VN1 procurement was sourced from Thailand’s 2025 defence budget, which allocated about THB1 bn (USD32 m) to meet a requirement to procure additional IFVs for front-line RTA operations.The requirement for additional wheeled armoured vehicles was also outlined in the RTA’s most recent white paper, which was released in July 2024. The RTA has previously taken delivery of several VN1 batches from Norinco, with purchases featuring variants including IFVs, mortar vehicles, command vehicles, and rescue vehicles and ambulances. The value of previous purchases suggests the new acquisition likely features less than 20 new vehicles. (Source: Janes)

 

SEA

 

15 Jan 26. Norwegian company H. Henriksen has announced that it will supply its Henriksen Multi Lightweight Influence Sweep (HEMLIS) system to the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), marking the first commercial sale of the system outside Europe. According to the company, multiple HEMLIS systems will be delivered and integrated on unmanned surface vessels (USVs) supplied by French company Exail (previously known as ECA Group). The delivery to the Indonesian Navy will be handled by PT Agrapana Nugraha Katara, which is a known local partner of German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen. H. Henriksen stated that HEMLIS will add a modern, modular unmanned minesweeping capability to the Indonesian Navy’s existing mine countermeasures (MCM) toolbox. The system is designed for both manned and unmanned operations and can be scaled for use in confined waters or as part of larger task group operations. It uses influence sweeping techniques to safely clear naval mines while reducing risk to crews and platforms. HEMLIS has also been installed on Royal Norwegian Navy Alta-class minesweepers. (Source: Clarion)

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LAND

 

06 Jan 26. FN UK has been awarded the Police Primary Carbine System Framework Agreement with the new FN 15 Advanced Semi-Automatic Rifle (ASR). The fully ambidextrous weapon was developed by FN to meet the needs of Law Enforcement Officers with the programme being accelerated to meet the timelines for the UK Police tender.  The FN 15 ASR is unique in that it is fully symmetrically ambidextrous; it provides true ambidextrous controls without drastically changing the ergonomics desired by professional users. The movements needed to activate the controls are the same for right-handed or left-handed operation. FN has developed a family of law enforcement products that combine reliable and durable designs, manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards. Drawing from years of developing products for the military, FN applies that experience into its Law Enforcement products. The FN 15 ASR offers:

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

06 Jan 26, Chess Dynamics, part of the Cohort plc Group, has been awarded a £1.4m order from a major weapon system prime for a number of Hawkeye EOSS systems. The equipment will be integrated into mobile air defence units, providing the necessary advanced electro-optical targeting of hostile air-borne threats. The Hawkeye EOSS delivers long range detection, identification and tracking through a combination of high resolution optical and thermal imaging sensors, advanced AI-enhanced tracking algorithms and a high-precision positioner designed for operation in demanding environments. The order reflects the rapid shift in defence requirements away from static installations towards agile, expeditionary sensor systems.

 

06 Jan 26. Elbit Systems Ltd has been awarded new contracts, totaling $150m, for its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) by BAE Systems Hägglunds for integration into CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) operated by European NATO member states. These new awards follow a major milestone achieved in September 2025, when Elbit Systems conducted a high-profile live-fire demonstration in Europe, showcasing Iron Fist’s ability to defeat advanced kinetic energy (KE) threats. During the trial, the system successfully intercepted more than a dozen 120mm KE APFSDS tank rounds – a rare accomplishment in the APS field. The event, attended by senior military and defense industry representatives, validated Iron Fist’s effectiveness against some of the most challenging anti-armor threats faced on modern battlefields.

 

09 Jan 26. Rheinmetall to supply nine state-of-the-art Puma training simulators to the Bundeswehr – order value €118.5m. Germany’s armoured infantry will soon receive nine training systems for firing and combat training (AGSP in German) for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a corresponding delivery contract to Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall, on 19 December 2025. The total gross volume of the procurement is €119.5m, of which €118.5m are assigned to Rheinmetall. Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH is playing a key role as subcontractor in the project. The first firing and combat training devices are scheduled for delivery in mid-2027. Additionally, the existing AGSP development model will be upgraded to the new series standard, and transportion containers will be provided for all systems. Rheinmetall developed the AGSP as a completely new training system for mechanised infantry forces. In September of 2025, the Office for Army Development declared its readiness to take-over the new AGSP training system. The AGSP is a highly realistic simulator that recreates the battlefield experience for armoured infantry platoons. Its precise replication of key elements, such as vehicle logic, ballistics, haptics and aiming behaviour, enables highly realistic training in line with the ‘train as you fight’ concept. Each system consists of a control, evaluation and monitoring station (LAKS in German) as well as of four authentically replicated vehicle cabins, which are housed in twelve 20ft containers. The facility is fully relocatable. Its modular architecture allows for maximum flexibility: all central components, such as server racks and driver cabins, are mounted on rail systems and can be easily replaced or updated as required. Maintenance and repair work have also been greatly simplified, as central systems are now accessible from the outside. This eliminates the need for costly return to the plant as well as downtime and logistical effort.

 

03 Jan 26. Rheinmetall – The Bundeswehr has once again placed an order with Rheinmetall for 30mm ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The German Armed Forces placed the order for additional cartridges as part of an extended framework contract concluded in 2022. The new order is worth several hundred m euros. In December 2022, the Bundeswehr signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall for the supply of 30mm x 173 ammunition for the Puma IFV. This framework contract, which runs until 2029, has now been extended in terms of delivery quantity and order volume. It provides for the delivery of several hundred thousand cartridges worth around €1 bn. At the same time, a medium six-figure quantity of ammunition was retrieved. The order intake amounts to several hundred m euros.  To strengthen its Puma fleet, the German Armed Forces recently commissioned joint venture partners Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland to supply 200 additional IFV’s. The Puma is equipped with Rheinmetall’s MK30-2/ABM (Airburst Munition) machine gun. It combines a high rate of fire with programmable state-of-the-art ammunition technology. This makes the MK30-2/ABM an extremely reliable and uncompromising weapon system. With an effective range of over 2,000 metres, the MK30-2/ABM is extremely powerful against land, air and sea targets.

 

09 Jan 26. Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station (RWS). The order value is approximately SEK 1,5bn and deliveries will take place 2026-2028. The order was booked in Q4 2025. The FMV order will serve the Swedish Army and the Amphibious Battalion 2030, which is an ongoing defence project aimed at developing the future amphibious forces within the Swedish Armed Forces.

 

SEA

 

09 Jan 26.  Exail announces a new order worth approximately 40m Euros for several hundred additional K-Ster mine neutralization vehicles placed via then NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). This order is part of the framework agreement established in 2024, which allows all the Alliance navies to procure these systems rapidly through a streamlined acquisition process. This procurement confirms the strong momentum among European navies to comprehensively modernize their mine countermeasure (MCM) capabilities through the adoption of autonomous systems. As a European leader in mine countermeasures, Exail plays a key role in the ongoing transition toward unmanned, safer and more efficient MCM operations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

05 Jan 26. Elbit Systems Ltd has been awarded new contracts worth a total of approximately $150m to supply its advanced Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems. Under the first contract, Elbit Systems will equip a European country’s aircraft fleet with its cutting‑edge DIRCM technology, providing an advanced layer of protection for high‑value airborne platforms. The additional orders include the supply of DIRCM systems for the transport aircraft fleet of European NATO member countries, enhancing operational safety and survivability for strategic airlift missions. These contracts add to the growing number of agreements the company has secured across Europe and globally for the protection of high‑value aircraft fleets.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

05 Jan 26. FEMA announces regional C-UAS grant awards. The United States’ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced several grant awards under its counter-uncrewed aerial systems programme, which provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track or monitor uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The total funding available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 is USD 250 m. The grants announced on December 30, 2025 are as follows:

Risk Tier

State

Allocation

Tier 1

District of Columbia (on behalf of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) $28,266,328

Tier 1

Florida $23,636,511

Tier 1

New Jersey $21,764,005

Tier 1

New York $17,731,725

Tier 1

Texas $30,276,431

Tier 1

California $34,591,628

Tier 1

Georgia $20,284,936

Tier 1

Kansas $5,341,058

Tier 2

Massachusetts $21,891,527

Tier 2

Missouri $14,240,568

Tier 2

Pennsylvania $12,470,777

Tier 2

Washington $19,504,506

A further USD250m, plus any unallocated funds from FY 2026, will be distributed to all states and territories in FY 2027 to support nationwide UAS detection and response capabilities.

(Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

06 Jan 26. Cuashub.com said today that FEMA awards $250m to boost drone security ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced in late December 2025 a historic $250m grant to enhance drone security measures across the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The funding, distributed through the new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, will go to 11 states hosting World Cup matches and the National Capital Region. The initiative aims to strengthen capabilities to detect, identify, track, and mitigate drones. This effort aligns with the Trump-Vance Administration’s commitment to safeguarding public events from drone-related threats, as outlined in the Executive Order on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty. The C-UAS Grant Program was created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, signed into law by President Trump in July 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will provide $500 m over two years to bolster state and local drone defense capabilities. December 2025’s $250m allocation marks the first phase, targeting states hosting World Cup matches and the National Capital Region, which will also host America 250 celebrations. The remaining $250 m will be distributed in 2026 to all U.S. states and territories, expanding nationwide detection and response capacity. https://cuashub.com/en/content/fema-awards-250-m-to-boost-drone-security-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

06 Jan 26. Cuashub.com said today that Allen Control Systems secures U.S. Army contract for Bullfrog autonomous weapon station integration. Allen Control Systems (ACS) has announced that the US Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) has awarded the company a $1.5m contract to develop an integration readiness plan for its Bullfrog autonomous weapon station across five of the Army’s most widely deployed combat vehicles. The agreement includes potential options worth up to $4.5m. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and the 1st Cavalry Division’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigade. The plan will assess Bullfrog’s deployment on several critical Army platforms.

Allen Control Systems secures U.S. Army contract for Bullfrog autonomous weapon station integration

(Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

06 Jan 26. InDyne Inc., Lexington Park, Maryland, will be awarded a ceiling $1,104,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness. This contract provides all mission essential non-personal services, administrative, financial, and managerial resources necessary on a continuous twenty-four hours-a-day/seven days-a-week basis to support the missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness missions. Work will be performed at Cape Cod Space Force Station, Massachusetts; Beale Air Force Base, California; Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Colorado; Pituffik Space Base, Greenland; Clear Space Force Station, Alaska; and Royal Air Force Fylingdales, England. This contract was a competitive acquisition and two offers were received. Fiscal year 2026 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $364,848,176 are being obligated at time of award. The Combat Forces Command, Space Acquisition and Integration Office, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, is the contracting activity (FA251826D0001).

 

06 Jan 26. The Horstman Group, a RENK Group company, has been selected to supply its advanced Hydrostrut® suspension technology to V2X Inc. for delivery to the United States Marine Corps (USMC’s) Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). Following a V2X led rapid integration project, the USMC was able to field test the Horstman Hydrostrut® units. First Hydrostrut® production orders were issued by the USMC to V2X and Horstman within 15 months of Horstman’s offer to supply product for testing. Current production orders are scheduled to continue through December 2026. The speed with which this award was completed is a tribute to the open cooperation that occurred between the senior leadership and technical teams amongst the Horstman Group, USMC, and V2X Inc.

 

07 Jan 26. KBR (NYSE: KBR) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a seat on the contract for the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Multiple-Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151bn. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allow for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. This award underscores KBR’s ability to deliver innovative, mission-ready solutions across land, sea, air, space and cyberspace. With decades of proven systems engineering and integration expertise, KBR is well positioned to accelerate deployment, reduce cost and deliver scalable solutions that strengthen layered defense.

 

AIR

 

05 Jan 26. AgEagle Aerial Systems (EagleNXT) has sold six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones to the US Army. The transaction was conducted through the company’s German commercial partner, Dronivo. Each drone is equipped with S.O.D.A. 3D and Duet M sensors, which include full real-time kinematic (RTK)/post-processed kinematic (PPK) activation. The US Army intends to utilise these drones for a range of missions requiring accurate tactical mapping. According to EagleNXT, the eBee TAC drones are capable of achieving centimetre-level precision without the routine use of extensive ground control points, due to their RTK/PPK-enabled systems. The S.O.D.A. 3D sensor provides both nadir and oblique imagery for 3D modelling, while the Duet M sensor enables RGB and multispectral data capture for vegetation analysis and environmental monitoring. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

09 Jan 26. Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151bn. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. The Hughes Defense team provides agility and commercial scale with deep mission understanding and engineering prowess. The team serves as an essential orchestrator, ensuring that information-sharing systems work together to support customer missions. By embracing transport-agnostic, software-defined, and open architectures, Hughes reduces the operational burden and cost. Hughes delivers secure, seamless, multi-domain connectivity the modern warfighter needs to maintain decision dominance now and in the future. (Source: ASD Network)

 

05 Jan 26. Northrop Grumman’s TRKT3 will build on the Tracking Layer capabilities of Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 with targeted technology enhancements, expanded coverage and increased integration including precision fire-control sensing. Source: Northrop Grumman The US Space Development Agency has selected Northrop Grumman to deliver 150 satellites as part of tranches 1, 2 and 3 of the agency’s missile defence initiative, providing scalable solutions for rapid missile warning and tracking. The competitively awarded contract covers the Tracking Layer of Tranche 3 (TRKT3), a key element of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA), a low-Earth orbit satellite network designed to provide resilient missile defence and military communications. Under the program, Northrop Grumman will deliver 18 satellites fitted with infrared sensors capable of detecting and tracking advanced ballistic and hypersonic weapons from the earliest moments of launch through to potential interception. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

07 Jan 25. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was awarded a $94.3m contract by the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch diameter second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) for the Navy’s extended-range missile programs to deter and defeat fast-moving air, surface and hypersonic threats.  The SSRM is a low-risk, rapidly developed design that enables the Navy to quickly and cost-effectively field an extended-range hypersonic defense capability. The high-performance 21” diameter rocket motor is engineered to significantly extend range and speed across various missions, including air warfare, surface warfare, land strike, and ballistic missile defense. The Navy has expressed interest for potential deployment of Northrop Grumman’s extended range propulsion technology across various platforms. Continued design and low-rate initial production of 60 units for testing and delivery will take place at Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion Innovation Center in Elkton, Md.

 

08 Jan 26. Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) was competitively awarded the U.S. Marine Corps’ Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). This award combines Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed capabilities and autonomous leadership with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system to work alongside crewed fighters to provide air dominance in high-threat environments. Northrop Grumman will develop and rapidly deliver platforms that include: Advanced Mission Kit: Northrop Grumman’s cost-effective mission kit is inclusive of sensors and software-defined technologies designed specifically for uncrewed aircraft. The mission kit’s flexible technology can perform various kinetic and non-kinetic effects, making the platform a combat-ready asset. Open Architecture Autonomy Software: Northrop Grumman’s open architecture autonomy software package – known as Prism – will manage the aircraft’s operations autonomously. Valkyrie Uncrewed Aerial System from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions: Fully equipped for a variety of missions that will include conventional takeoff and landing capabilities, enhanced runway flexibility with a modular airframe and payload bays for customizable effects.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

08 Jan 26. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured the first task order under the US Air Force’s (USAF) Base Infrastructure Modernisation (BIM) indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The USAF awarded the $131m worth order to the General Dynamics (GD) business unit in July 2025, which includes a one-year base and four additional option years. The BIM IDIQ contract has a ceiling value of $8.75bn. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

06 Jan 26. ParaZero Technologies has received its first purchase order for the DefendAir counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) from an unnamed main Israeli defence entity. This marks the company’s initial direct contract with this customer for its anti-drone technology. The agreement provides for the delivery of DefendAir units, as well as integration and training support intended to ensure the systems reach operational status quickly. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

SEA

 

06 Jan 26. Manila has awarded South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) a contract worth PHP34.4bn (US$585m) to construct two more frigates for the country’s navy. A notice of award was issued on 22 December 2025, with a formal contract signed four days later. When weapons are included, the pair of frigates will cost approximately PHP43 bn. They are due to be completed in the second half of 2029. Capable warships are important for the Philippines, as the government faces down aggressive Chinese behaviour and illegal territorial claims in the South China Sea. This frigate acquisition falls under the Philippine military’s Re-Horizon 3 programme. (Source: AMR)

 

07 Jan 26. Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has reinforced its position in Asia Pacific with contract wins and extensions in the defence sector in Australia, demonstrating Serco’s ability to expand its footprint and maintain trusted partnerships as demand for defence services increase. Serco has successfully rebid the HMAS Watson Navy Synthetic Warfare Training contract for the Royal Australian Navy. The total contract value is more than £80 m (over AUD$160m) if all extensions are exercised. The initial five-year term has five, one-year extension options.  At Watson in Sydney, Serco has trained Maritime Warfare Officers since 2012, delivering high-quality simulator-based maritime warfare training and related support services.  Separately, Serco has been awarded a contract extension to provide in-service support of Mini Typhoon, Typhoon and Toplite (MTTT) systems to the Royal Australian Navy. The contract is worth around £5 m (c.AUD$10m) over three years, with an option to extend for a further two years. Serco has also been chosen as preferred bidder to design and build a new freight vessel for World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island, as part of the New South Wales Government’s Critical Infrastructure Program. The vessel will be built to service the Island’s residents and visitor economy for the next 40 years and its design will enhance biosecurity controls to help provide critical protection for the native plant, bird and insect species present.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

05 Jan 26. The Australian government has allocated nearly A$40m ($26m) to support new technologies and AI, aiming to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) decisions making amid complex information conditions. The funding comes through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) programme. ASCA signed 14 contracts intended to advance Decision Advantage across air, land, space, maritime and cyber operations. According to the government, Decision Advantage refers to making faster and more effective decisions than potential adversaries. It is identified as one of six main capability effects in the 2024 National Defence Strategy. Funding recipients include a mix of universities and private companies based in states including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. Recipients of the contracts include the Australian National University, which received A$1.02m, Curtin University with A$3.17m, Macquarie University and Western Sydney University jointly receiving A$3.29m, and the University of New South Wales with A$3.22m. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

06 Jan 26. ImageSat International (TASE: ISI), a global leader in space-based intelligence solutions, announces that the Access to Space consortium, in which ISI is a member, has been selected by the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Israel Innovation Authority to establish and operate Israel’s national R&D space laboratory for the accelerated development of space technologies. The consortium, led by Israeli space company Creation Space and joined by leading national academic institutions, including the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) and Ben-Gurion University, will receive approximately 16 m USD in governmental participation, including around 10.5m USD in grants, for the establishment and operation of the laboratory.​

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EUROPE

 

LAND

 

30 Dec 25. DroneShield (ASX:DRO), a global leader in counter-drone technology, today announced it has secured an $8.2m contract to supply counter-drone capabilities to a Western military end customer through an in-country reseller. The contract, placed through an in-country reseller, includes handheld counter-drone systems, associated accessories and spare kits, and ongoing software updates. The reseller is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global, publicly listed defense and technology organization responsible for distribution to the military customer within the region.

 

30 Dec 25. Hanwha Aerospace has signed approximately $4bn (PLN 14bn) executive contract with the Polish Armament Agency on December 29th for the supply of Chunmoo CGR-080 guided missiles. The contract, signed at the Polish Army Museum in Warsaw, marks the third executive agreement under the Homar-K framework. Notably, this contract was concluded between the Polish Armament Agency and a consortium led by Hanwha-WB Advanced system – a joint venture established by Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB electronics – and Hanwha Aerospace. The CGR-080 is a 239mm caliber precision-guided missile featuring a range of 80km and a CEP(Circular Error Probability) of 15 meters. Guided by GPS/INS guidance system, these missiles will serve as the core ammunition for Poland’s Homar-K (Polish variant of the Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System). Under this contract, the guided missiles will be manufactured at a dedicated production facility within Poland operated by Hanwha-WB Advanced system. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2030. This initiative involves technology transfer and aims to strengthen Poland’s defence capabilities by integrating local partners into supply chain. The project is expected to create technical jobs and foster a sustainable defence ecosystem within Poland.

 

31 Dec 25. Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. The order value is SEK 3bn and deliveries are expected to take place 2028-2032.  The order is placed within a framework agreement for Saab’s short-range air defence missile solution RBS 70 NG between Saab, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. Lithuania has been a user of Saab’s short-range air defence solution RBS 70 since 2004. RBS 70 NG is also included in Saab’s vehicle-integrated mobile air defence solution (MSHORAD) acquired by Lithuania and which acts as a protective shield for moving units.

 

AIR

 

30 Dec 25. The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The contract, led jointly by Airbus, as national coordinator for Spain, and Turkish Aerospace as the manufacturer of the HÜRJET Jet Trainer, has as its primary objective the replacement of the current F-5 aircraft fleet and the coverage of the entire advanced training process for Spanish combat pilots. This encompasses the acquisition of 30 HÜRJET Jet Trainer from Turkish Aerospace, the conversion of the fleet with Spanish content according to the customer’s requirements, the creation of an Aircraft Conversion Centre in Spain, the refurbishment of the Training Centre at the Fighter and Attack School at Talavera la Real Air Base, Extremadura, and the provision of an integrated set of operation and maintenance services at this base. The programme is divided into two stages that will take place simultaneously. The first phase involves the delivery of 30 HÜRJET Jet Trainer in their initial configuration, certification in Spain and delivery to the customer throughout 2028 and 2029. The second phase will focus on the conversion work of the 30 aircraft with national content and their subsequent delivery to the customer, scheduled for the second half of 2031 through 2035. The conversion of the first two aircraft will be carried out at the Airbus facilities in Getafe, while the other 28 aircraft will be converted at the programme’s Conversion Centre to be established in Spain.

 

30 Dec 25. The US government has approved the sale of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA) to Denmark. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the US Department of State approval on 29 December, saying the estimated USD1.8 bn Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition covers three aircraft, as well as related equipment, training, support, and other items. Weapons were not included in the approval. With the greatest maximum take-off weight of any dedicated MMA on the market (85,139 kg), the P-8A is primarily equipped with the Raytheon AN/APY-10 maritime surveillance radar and the L-3 Wescam MX-20HD digital electro-optic/infrared sensors. It has the capacity for 126 sonobuoys and can carry the full panoply of anti-submarine and anti-surface weaponry in its internal weapons bay as well as on underwing hardpoints. In the main cabin, there is provision for seven mission crew members at six workstations, although there is plenty of room and the necessary power and cooling for expansion. (Source: Janes)

 

30 Dec 25. GomSpace has today been contracted by a leading European Defense company for a Space R&D program. This contract, for a total value of 50mSEK, will notably comprise the design, integration and delivery of a configured microsatellite platform and is expected to be fully executed in the summer 2027. This agreement marks a step forward in our joint efforts to craft solutions with the ambition to deliver more value to the defense market. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

30 Dec 25. Saab receives order for GlobalEye from France. Saab has today entered a contract with the French General Directorate of Armaments, direction générale de l’Armement (DGA), and received an order for two GlobalEye Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, including ground equipment, training and support. The order value is approximately SEK 12.3bn and deliveries will take place 2029-2032.   The contract also includes an option for DGA to purchase two additional aircraft. GlobalEye is an advanced multi-domain AEW&C solution with an array of active and passive sensors that provide long-range detection and identification of objects in the air, at sea and over land. By providing real-time information to air forces, armies and navies, GlobalEye enables enhanced situational awareness of the surrounding areas and early detection of threats.

 

USA

 

SEA

 

30 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $297,491,836 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-23-C-5123) for in-service AEGIS sustainment, baseline 10 system integration, and product documentation in support of current configurations of the AEGIS combat system. Work will be performed in Moorestown, New Jersey, and is expected to be completed by December 2026. Fiscal 2026 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $13,495,431(22%); fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $200,000 (less than 1%); fiscal 2024 Other Procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $635,549 (1%); fiscal 2026 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $17,774,280 (29%); fiscal 2021 shipbuilding and conversion (navy) funds in the amount of  $5,755,431 (10%); fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (navy) funds in the amount of  $6,219,720 (10%); fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (navy) funds in the amount of  $15,989,042 (26%); and fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of  $350,000 (less than 1%), will be obligated at time of award; and funds in the amount of $17,774,280 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

31 Dec 25. The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $2,728,234,918 firm-fixed-price contract for Apache post-production support services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-26-D-0013).

 

30 Dec 25. Terran Orbital has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide satellite bus platforms for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The program supports the delivery of 18 missile-warning and tracking satellites designed to provide global, persistent tracking of advanced threats, including hypersonic weapons. Terran Orbital’s flight-proven satellite buses and high-rate manufacturing capabilities will enable rapid production and deployment in support of national security space missions. This selection builds on Terran Orbital’s long-standing partnership with Lockheed Martin across multiple SDA tracking layer tranches and reinforces the company’s role as a key supplier to the U.S. national security space community.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

30 Dec 25. General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Taunton, Massachusetts (HQ072726DE003); Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland (HQ072726DE004); Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia (HQ072726DE005); Raytheon Co., El Segundo, California (HQ072726DE006); DRS Network & Imaging Systems LLC, Melbourne, Florida (HQ072726DE008); HII Mission Technologies Corp., McLean, Virginia (HQ072726DE009); Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Mississippi (HQ072726DE010); L3Harris Technologies Inc., Palm Bay, Florida (HQ072726DE011); The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts (HQ072726DE012); and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (HQ072726DE013), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. This multiple award contract has a base ordering period of five years with two option periods, three years and two years respectively, to establish a 10 year ordering period for the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) Advanced Technology Support Program (ATSP). The contracts share a programmatic ceiling of $25,357,000,000. Fiscal 2026 funds in the amount $5,000 per task order, for a total $65,000, are being obligated at the time of award. The ATSP V contract procures engineering development that rapidly fields emerging technologies, quickly closes capability gaps, and keeps the Department of Defense ahead of electronics obsolescence issues. This multiple award contract was competitively procured with 17 offers received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order. DMEA McClellan, California, is the contracting activity.

 

31 Dec 25. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $212 m to deliver software-defined enterprise-level network modernization for the U.S. Space Force, providing reliable, secure, and modernized base area networks (BAN) capabilities that scale with mission-critical demand. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

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30 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Space, Sunnyvale, California, is being awarded a $142,621,543 noncompetitive, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00073) under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The total value of the contract increased to $876,747,896. Under this modification, the contractor will provide continued maintenance and sustainment support for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Batteries for UAE. The scope of work includes logistics management, logistics product database, training, missile and ground repair and return, hardware and software development and sustainment, hardware in the loop, engineering services, missile field surveillance program, and country unique specialty engineering for FMS client. The work will be performed in the UAE; Sunnyvale, California; Grand Prairie, Texas; Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; Anniston, Alabama; and Troy, Alabama.  The performance period is from January 2026 through August 2028. One offer was solicited, and one offer was received. UAE FMS funds in the amount of $142,621,543 are being obligated on this modification. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0147-19-C-5001).

 

AIR

 

29 Dec 25. The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a ceiling $8,577,700,000 hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee, fixed-price incentive (firm-target), firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract action for the F-15 Israel Program. This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Missouri and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2035. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to the State of Israel. This contract was a sole source acquisition. FMS funds in the amount of $840,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8634-26-C-B001).

 

31 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a ceiling of $328,500,000 undefinitized contract action issued as a letter contract for Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Sniper, Infrared Search and Track, and Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night fixed wing hardware production. This contract provides for the procurement and delivery of fifty-five Infrared Search and Track Legion Enhanced Sensor pods, processors, pod containers, and processor containers required to meet the urgent operational need of the Taiwan Air Force. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2031. This contract involves FMS to Taiwan. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. FMS funds in the amount of $157,300,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Electronic Systems Contracting Branch, Warner Robins, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8540-26-F-B015).

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

30 Dec 25. Image Systems’ Motion Analysis business unit has received a new order valued at approximately SEK 2.4m from a customer in the Japanese defense industry. The order concerns a software subscription for a five-year period. Revenue from the order will be recognized starting no later than Q2 2028.

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28 Dec 25.  Rheinmetall – Britain said on Sunday it signed a £52m ($70 m) joint procurement contract with Germany to acquire advanced artillery mounted on armoured vehicles that can fire while moving and hit targets more than 70 km (44 miles) away. A Ministry of Defence statement said the deal would provide the British Army with an early capability demonstrator of the RCH 155 system and two units for Germany to test. The system is manufactured by Franco-German defence group KNDS and Germany’s Rheinmetall. The system can fire eight rounds per minute on the move, operate with two crew members and travel 700 km without refuelling, the statement said. ($1 = 0.7410 pounds) (Source: Reuters)

 

AIR

 

22 Dec 25. Boeing Defence UK has secured a £16.9m ($22.6m) contract extension to provide continued support for the Gladiator synthetic training system. The agreement was awarded by UK Defence Equipment and Support’s (DE&S) Synthetic Environment and Training team. It will see Boeing Defence UK maintain its involvement in the programme for an additional two years and three months from 1 January 2026, with an option to extend by a further three months. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

18 Dec 25. The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $183,163,191.00 Firm-Fixed Price delivery order modification (Contract Number W91215-16-G-000 H9224122F0002 P00004) for procurement of H-47ER Rotary Wing Aircraft in support of United Kingdom Foreign Military Sales through U.S. Special Operations Command. The majority of the work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and is expected to be completed by October 2028. This award action is a non-competitive delivery order in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-4. U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

22 Dec 25.  Defenture – The German national parliament has voted in favour of an order for Dutch defence OEM Defenture for the delivery of 49 of its AGF-2 and UFK mobile battlefield platforms. These vehicles will be deployed by the German Special Forces Command (Kommando Spezialkräfte, KSK) starting in 2027. The KSK has the option to order an additional 31 platforms within the framework contract. The decision marks a significant milestone after a comprehensive development and testing program carried out in close cooperation with the KSK and BAAINBw, the German central purchasing and technical agency of the Bundeswehr. The AGF-2 (combat and reconnaissance) and UFK (tactical support) are specialized configurations and were developed in collaboration with the KSK. Following the delivery of four test mobile platforms in 2024, extensive system trials were conducted worldwide by KSK and Defenture under diverse climatic conditions and terrains, including high-altitude, desert, arctic, and jungle environments. Throughout this process, both mobile platforms have demonstrated full operational capability in the most challenging terrains and extreme weather conditions, confirming their reliability and performance. (Source: ASD Network)

 

22 Dec 25. Hanwha – Estonia signs $340m deal for South Korean Chunmoo launchers. Hanwha Aerospace has expanded its defense cooperation with Estonia through a new memorandum of understanding with local firm GoCraft OÜ, as additional details emerged about Estonia’s acquisition of South Korean Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems and related industrial investments. According to a press release dated Dec. 22, 2025, Hanwha Aerospace signed an MOU with GoCraft OÜ to establish a local framework for technical cooperation and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place in Tallinn on Dec. 21, attended by Robert Park, head of Hanwha Aerospace’s Air Defense and Missile Launcher Systems Business Unit, and GoCraft Chief Executive Officer Tormis Saar. Under the agreement, the two companies will cooperate on transferring maintenance know-how, conducting technical training, and localizing spare parts supply. As noted by the company, the primary objective is to ensure reliable operation and security of supply for the Chunmoo systems delivered to the Estonian Defence Forces. (Source: https://defence-blog.com/)

 

22 Dec 25. Orbit Communication Systems (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of mission-critical land, airborne and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and advanced communication systems, announced it has received a new order valued at approximately $2.4m from a leading European defense integrator. The order is for the supply of OceanTRx4 MIL satellite communication systems for military maritime platforms operated by a leading NATO navy. System deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2026.

 

22 Dec 25. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $168m contract to supply Romania with equipment related to the Patriot® air and missile defense system. The foreign military sales contract includes a radar, command and control system, launchers, and miscellaneous support and test equipment. (Source: ASD Network)

 

23 Dec 25. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $1.7bn contract to supply Spain with four Patriot® air and missile defense systems. The foreign military sales contract includes radars, launchers, command and control stations, and training equipment. Raytheon has collaborated with local Spanish defense companies including Sener for electro-mechanical control system of the GEM-T missile as part of its Patriot global supply chain network. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

19 Dec 25. Rheinmetall – The German Bundeswehr is significantly expanding their Puma fleet. It has commissioned Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland (KNDS), to supply 200 Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The corresponding amendment to the existing framework contract has now been signed at the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) in Koblenz. The contract will take legal effect in January 2026. The total gross volume of the procurement is €4,2bn gross of which KNDS will receive €2.1bn and €2.1bn will go to the Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH. Both companies are implementing the project as subcontractors. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery in mid-2028. In May 2023, the BAAINBw awarded PSM GmbH a framework contract for the delivery of the Puma IFVs, with an initial order for the first 50 vehicles upon signing the contract. This contract has now been enlarged. In addition to the 200 combat vehicles ordered to date, the contract also includes the procurement of corresponding protection modules and storage containers. Furthermore, a contract amendment for the S2 construction status is planned for mid-2026. The aim is to eliminate obsolescence and implement additional capabilities such as drone defence, based on the turret of the Jackal armoured vehicle.

 

23 Dec 25. Rheinmetall – The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply Laser-Light-Modules for the German Armed Forces. Following the budget approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee on 3 December 2025, the first definitive call-off has now been made under the framework agreement concluded in June 2021. This agreement entails the delivery of ‘LLM-VarioRay’ Laser-Light-Modules, scheduled for delivery over the next seven years. In addition, there is the option to procure further LLM-VR modules. These can be delivered additionally within the agreed time frame. This fixed call-off has a net order intake of several hundred m Euro for Rheinmetall. The devices are manufactured by Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics in Stockach at Lake Constance. This is the largest order intake in the history of the Rheinmetall subsidiary.

 

24 Dec 25. Saab has secured a contract from Lithuania to supply AT4 weapon and Carl-Gustaf ammunition, with the total order valued at Skr1.3bn ($141.3m). The deliveries under the contract are scheduled to take place from 2027 to 2029. The agreement falls under an existing framework contract between the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and Saab, which allows Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to purchase Carl-Gustaf M4 systems and ammunition as well as AT4 weapons. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

22 Dec 25. Saab receives order for artillery locating radar from Sweden. Saab has signed an agreement and received an order from the Swedish Material Administration (FMV) for a number of the artillery locating radar Arthur including support for the Swedish Armed Forces. The order value is approximately SEK 1.1bn and deliveries will take place in 2027.  The order includes the latest version of Saabs artillery locating radar system Arthur, with capability to warn for incoming indirect fire from a distance of up to 100 km. Saab will also perform vehicle integration of the radar systems. The agreement with FMV includes options on additional systems and support over 15 years for Sweden. The agreement is procured with possibilities for cooperative nations to join.

 

23 Dec 25. Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the compact radar system Giraffe 1X and received an order within the agreement. The order value is approximately SEK 650m with immediate deliveries. The framework agreement includes Giraffe 1X for use in different parts of the Swedish Armed Forces. The first call-off order includes Giraffe 1X in a Compact Radar Module (CRM) configuration, which enables fast and easy installation on most platforms.

 

SEA

 

18 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Danish government for the supply of the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS). The contract, which has a value of more than EUR 100m, will provide Denmark with the latest technology and the most modern coastal artillery system in the world. The coastal defence system consists of KONGSBERG’s advanced fire control system, the NSM missile and launch pads. Denmark signed a contract for NSM missiles for its frigates earlier this year. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract for the delivery of ORCCA® combat system elements to four 212CD submarines for the German Navy and two for Norway. The contract has a total value of NOK 3.5bn. Earlier in December 2025, the Norwegian government announced plans to acquire two more 212CD submarines, in addition to the four that have already been ordered. The proposal is awaiting formal approval by the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget). KONGSBERG signed the contract with kta naval systems, which was established to develop combat systems for non-nuclear submarines, and to develop, produce and maintain combat systems for submarines from TKMS. Kta naval systems is a joint venture between TKMS, its Naval Electronic Systems business unit (ATLAS ELEKTRONIK) and Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace. (Source: ASD Network)

 

26 Dec 25. TKMS and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have entered into a framework agreement in Koblenz that will see TKMS deliver DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for use on 212CD class submarines operated by the German Navy. The contract includes development, production and delivery of both the torpedoes and associated equipment. Details regarding the value and volume of the contract have not been disclosed. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

23 Dec 25. Airbus – The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish Air and Space Force. The objective of this programme is to harmonise fleets and achieve maximum logistical and operational commonality with the C295 fleet currently operated by Spain.

 

18 Dec 25. MBDA JV receives TAURUS NEO contract to strengthen deep strike capabilities. On 18th of December 2025, TAURUS Systems GmbH (TSG), an MBDA/SAAB Joint Venture, and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract preparing a serial production line to produce a capability enhanced TAURUS NEO stand-off guided missile system. Against this backdrop, MBDA plans to produce large quantities in Germany.  The Bundeswehr is strengthening its deep strike capability with the procurement of TAURUS NEO.   This missile enables the German Air Force to overcome enemy air defence systems from a safe distance, minimizing the risks to pilots and platforms. With a range of over 500 kilometres and the highest standards in terms of precision, TAURUS makes an important contribution to deterrence and to national and allied defence. MBDA has already begun work on developing the new technologies in the framework of the TAURUS maintenance and modernization contract received in December 2024. This enhances the earliest possible availability of the first systems. In addition, the new contract provides further development of new and advanced capabilities, and the expanded production capacity of the TAURUS modular stand-off weapon.

 

22 Dec 25. Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded an $841,682,106 fixed-price-incentive contract for fire units to include new production hardware, software, services inherent to production, spares and documentation. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,721,373,872. Work will be performed in Andover, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2031. Fiscal 2026 Foreign Military Sales (Spain) funds in the amount of $841,682,106 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-26-C-0004). (Awarded Dec. 19, 2025)

 

18 Dec 25. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, and The Exploration Company (TEC), a European aerospace company developing reusable, in-orbit-refuelable spacecraft, announced today they have entered an agreement for Redwire to provide two International Docking System Standard (IDSS) compliant docking systems for TEC’s flagship spacecraft, Nyx. Through this eight-figure deal, Redwire’s state-of-the-art docking system, the International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM), will support future autonomous rendezvous and docking capabilities for Nyx, contributing to Europe’s goal of strengthening autonomous access to space.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

19 Dec 25. Saab has received an order for a Sirius passive sensor system for SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) and surveillance, including related services from a European NATO-country. The order value is approximately EUR130m and deliveries will take place until 2030.  Sirius sensor solutions provide the end user with a comprehensive surveillance and intelligence capability. Communication Intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) sensors are combined into a system for both tactical situational awareness and for strategic intelligence gathering.

 

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22 Dec 25. The War Department Announces First Round of FY 2026 APFIT Projects, Surpassing $1bn Awarded to Small Businesses. The War Department today announced the first round of Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) projects selected for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, marking a historic milestone in advancing defense innovation and small business engagement for the program. With this announcement, APFIT has now awarded more than $1bn to small businesses and non-traditional defense contractors across the nation, accelerating groundbreaking capabilities, strengthening the U.S. industrial base and enhancing warfighter readiness. The FY 2026 project slate represents the next wave of innovative technologies rapidly transitioning from development to fielding and initial production. These awards continue to focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities at scale while expanding opportunity for small businesses in every region, including those in traditionally underrepresented and remote states. This year’s initial selections reflect the growing scale and maturity of the APFIT portfolio, with the average FY 2026 award now exceeding $30 m per project. The program also recorded its highest single award to date at $49.7m, issued just under APFIT’s $50 m maximum statutory cap, demonstrating both the depth of operational need and APFIT’s ability to efficiently transition and scale mature technologies. APFIT remains a cornerstone of War Department’s strategy to accelerate innovation and ensure the United States maintains its technological advantage. Additional FY 2026 projects will be announced throughout the fiscal year as they are selected.

The initial round of FY 2026 selections include*:

• Autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD), $20.00 m, U.S. Marine Corps
• Deployable, Attritable Optical Systems, $22.15m, U.S. Space Force
• Domestic High Performance UAS Batteries, $28.00m, U.S. Navy
• Gremlin Low-Cost Munition, $35.00m, U.S. Marine Corps
• High Frequency Intercept Direction Finding and Exploitation (HIDES), $21.66 m, U.S. Army
• Kraken 18 Communications Pod, $33.00m, U.S. Navy
• Miniaturized Gyroscope for Resilient Navigation, $20.00m, U.S. Marine Corps
• Mobile Smart Manufacturing for Airframe Spares, $25.00m, U.S. Air Force
• Augmented Maneuver Vehicle for Satellites, $48.50m, U.S. Space Force
• Real-Time Command and Control at the Tactical Edge, $49.70 m, U.S. Army
• Small Uncrewed Maritime Vessels, $24.00m, U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps
• Tactical High-Bandwidth, Low-Latency, high-capacity data network, $10.00 m, U.S. Marine Corps
• Trolling Uncrewed Navigation Assistant (TUNA) Seeker, $35.00m, U.S. Marine Corps
• Whaleshark Autonomous Low-Profile Vessel (ALPV), $29.49m, U.S. Marine Corps

*Does not include classified selections. (Source: U.S. DoD)

 

18 Dec 25. MDA – Following the initial tranche of 1,014 awards announced December 2, 2025, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has made an additional 1,086 awards under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, with a ceiling of $151bn.  In accordance with the solicitation, the Government continues with staggered awards and will work with remaining offerors accordingly. In order to utilize this critical contract vehicle in an efficient and timely manner, the Government has transitioned to the ordering phase by conducting market research and drafting Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests. SHIELD allows MDA and other DoD entities to rapidly compete orders under one flexible enterprise vehicle. Performance will occur across the United States.  This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities.  If all options are exercised, work will continue through December 2035. No funds will be obligated on the base IDIQ award; funds will be obligated at the order level. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with 2,463 offers received. Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ085925RE001).

 

22 Dec 25. BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P., York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $77,117,634 modification (PZ0005) to delivery order W912CH-25-F-0270 for production of M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, M992A3 vehicles and total package fielding kits. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $500,465,100. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2028. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-25-F-0270). (Awarded Dec. 19, 2025)

 

19 Dec 25. Electro Optic Systems Holdings has announced a new $32m order for its R400 Remote Weapon System (RWS) to equip Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV) for a customer in North America. The LAV is being manufactured by a prime contractor, for supply to an end user in South America. The prime contractor is a large, longstanding defence manufacturing company with an investment-grade credit rating. The RWS are being supplied by EOS in a ground-to-ground configuration. The systems will be manufactured at the EOS’ manufacturing facility in Canberra, Australia, during 2026 and 2027. The order includes the supply of RWS, vehicle integration kits, storage services and other items. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

18 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Kirkegaardsveien 45, 3601 Kongsberg, Norway, is awarded a $80,163,321 firm-fixed-price modification to the previously awarded Contract Action (M67854-25-C-2023) for Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Medium Caliber Cannon PROTECTOR Remote Turret 20, hereafter referred to as the “Turret.” The total value of the contract if all options are exercised is $282,820,227. This contract modification provides for the exercise of the options for the procurement of 52 full rate production Turrets for the ACV Medium Caliber Cannon (ACV-30) vehicle, associated production costs, fielding and support costs, support & test equipment, and spares. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (62%) and Kirkegaardsveien, Norway (38%) with an expected completion date of November 30, 2028. Fiscal 2025 Procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $80,163,321 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-25-C-0023).

 

18 Dec 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. – Marine Systems (NGSC-MS) of Sunnyvale, CA was awarded a $120,012,705 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, (N0003026C1013), for COLUMBIA Development Launcher Program (CDLP) Fiscal Year 2025 – 2029 Long Lead Material (LLM). Tasks to be performed include the advance procurement of the Launcher Subsystem LLM in support of the CDLP Common Missile Compartment (CMC) program. This contract award also benefits a foreign military sale to the United Kingdom. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, California. Work is expected to be completed by May 31, 2028. Fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) in the amount of $1,284,367 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) in the amount of $22,573,501 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) in the amount of $64,589,968 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is being awarded as a sole-source acquisition pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1) and was previously synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) online portal. Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

18 Dec 25. Raytheon Co., Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a $168,124,414 modification (P00015) to contract W31P4Q-24-C-0003 for a Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target (PATRIOT) firing unit. Work will be performed in Andover, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2029. Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Romania) funds in the amount of $82,317,964 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

18 Dec 25. Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence, has been awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151bn. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

SEA

 

23 Dec 25. Raytheon Missile and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $146,205,116 firm-fixed-price contract to procure material, fabricate parts, assemble, test, and deliver Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Guided Missile Round Pack. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $275,998,032. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy (58%) and the Government of Japan (42%) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Work will be performed in, Ottobrunn, Germany (42%); Tucson, Arizona (31%); Keyser, West Virginia (11%); Glenrothes Fife, Great Britan (10%); Cincinnati, Ohio (1%), and various other U.S. locations each under 1% (5%) and is expected to be completed by July 2028. If all options are exercised, work will continue through February 2030.  Fiscal 2026 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $84,685,496 (58%); and FMS (Japan) funds in the amount of $61,519,619 (42%) were obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 3204(a) (4), International Agreement. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-26-C-5403). This action was awarded on Dec. 19, 2025.

 

23 Dec 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $104,063,252 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for technical and design agent engineering in support of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile and NATO SeaSparrow Missile Systems programs. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $884,909,374. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy (36%) and the governments of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye under Memorandum of Agreements (59%) and the governments of Chile, Finland, Japan, Korea, Thailand and UAE under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program (5%). Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (80%), Portsmouth, Rhode Island (19%), and various other locations each less than 1% (total 1%), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. If all options are exercised, work will continue through December 2030. Fiscal 2026 other customer funds in the amount of $21,894,011 (56%); Fiscal 2026 weapons procurement (Navy) in the amount of $8,506,652 (22%); Fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) in the amount of $3,257,606 (8%); Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance (Navy) in the amount of $2,166,820 (6%); Fiscal 2026 FMS (Chile, Finland, Japan, Korea, Thailand, UAE) funds in the amount of $1,802,847 (5%); Fiscal 2025 other customer Funds in the amount of $1,096,855 (3%); Fiscal 2026 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) $312,000 (<1%); Fiscal 2022 other customer funds in the amount of $260,000 (<1%) were obligated at time of award, of which $2,166,820 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is awarded on a sole-source basis pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(4). Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-26-C-5434). This contract was awarded Dec. 19, 2025.

 

23 Dec 25. Raytheon Technologies, Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $384,053,342 fixed-price incentive modification (P00008) to contract (N0001925C0071). This modification definitized the contract for a total of $785,252,894 obligated and adds scope to procure 219, for a total of 350, Block V Tactical Tomahawk All Up Rounds and other hardware and related services for Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and two Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (17.7%), East Camden, Arkansas (14.2%), Pontiac, Michigan (13.6%), Huntsville, Alabama (7.4%), Joplin, Missouri (4.9%), Clearwater, Florida (4.5%), Anniston, Alabama (3.4%), Vergennes, Vermont (3.4%), Spanish Fork, Utah (3.3%), El Segundo, California (3.1%), Glenrothes Fife, United Kingdom (2.9%), Middletown, Connecticut (2.6%), Dublin, Georgia (2.5%), Midland, Canada (1.8%), Boulder, Colorado (1.1%), Minneapolis, Minnesota (1%), Carpentersville, Illinois (1%), and various CONUS locations each under 1% (11.6%) and is expected to be completed in January 2029.  Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $49,678; Fiscal 2025 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $47,710,970; Fiscal 2024 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $81,991,440; Fiscal 2025 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $41,957,434; Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $82,319,154 and FMS military sales funds in the amount of $499,524,218 will be obligated at the time of award, $144,804,000 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

23 Dec 25. Boeing Defense Systems, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was awarded a $2,044,005,063 task order, for B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Post-Critical Design Review (PCDR) Development. The task order progresses the B-52 CERP program by completing system integration activities after Critical Design Review and modifying and testing two B-52 aircraft with new engines and associated subsystems. The location of performance is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Indianapolis, Indiana, and work is expected to be complete by May 31, 2033. This effort will be incrementally funded starting with Fiscal 2026 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $35,774,115 being obligated at the time of award. Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8628-19-D-1000/FA8107-26-F-B001).

 

23 Dec 25. Derco, Lockheed Martin Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been awarded a maximum $209,155,768 firm-fixed-price and firm-fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, requirements contract for C-130 weapon system supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1. This is a five-year base contract with one five-year option period. The performance completion date is Dec. 31, 2030. Using military services are Air Force, Navy and other federal agencies. Type of appropriation is Fiscal 2026 through 2030 defense appropriated funds and working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, Richmond, Virgina (SPE4AX-26-D-9401).

 

22 Dec 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 (T3) Tracking Layer. The contract, valued up to $843m, includes ground software, operations and sustainment functions. These tracking layer satellites will enhance the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) constellation, which is designed to protect the United States from advanced missile threats, such as hypersonic missiles.  The L3Harris Tranche 3 Tracking Layer solution will provide higher resolution infrared sensing, advanced on-orbit data processing and real-time detection algorithms that will enable advanced missile tracking detection. Once on orbit, the satellites will integrate with the SDA PWSA to deliver broader coverage and enhanced direct-to-warfighter connectivity. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $373,405,947 a modification (P00004) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F2558) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001924G0010). This modification adds scope to procure material, special tooling and test equipment necessary to build, deliver, and install the required modification kits to enable retrofitting aircraft, as well as provides program management, non-recurring engineering, aircraft induction, contractor field modification installations, depot site support, F-35B/F-35C laser shock peening site support, and regional depot modification installations in support of modification and retrofit activities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) participants. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $92,562,436; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $37,842,250; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,389,876; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $718,556; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $35,092,376; fiscal 2026 procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $18,782,546; FMS funds in the amount of $56,053,178; and non-U.S. Dod participant funds in the amount of $131,034,729 will be obligated at the time of award, $130,404,686 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

18 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $141,405,173 modification (P00015) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001923F0002) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0008). This modification exercises options as well as adds new scope to support modification and retrofit activities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program to include program management, non-recurring engineering, aircraft induction, contractor field modification installations, depot site support, F-35B/F-35C laser shock peening site support, and regional depot modification installations for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) participants. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas and is expected to be completed in December 2026. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $469,225; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $151,564; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $523,568; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $39,976,110; fiscal 2026 procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $37,607,270; FMS funds in the amount of $19,250,372; and non-U.S. DoD participant funds in the amount of $43,427,064 will be obligated at the time of award, $620,789 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

18 Dec 25. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, has been awarded a $142,483,296 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery requirements contract modification (P00017) to previously awarded (FA8539-21-D-0001) to award and to exercise Option Year 5 and to award Option 6 for test, teardown and evaluation, repairs, and management of national stock numbers of the RQ-4B Global Hawk Unmanned Air-Vehicle System. Work will be performed at San Diego, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; El Segundo, California; San Jose, California; Buena Park, California; Harbor City, California; Irvine, California; Gardena California; Corona, California; Los Angeles, California; Reno, Nevada; Las Cruces, New Mexico; Valencia, California; Joplin, Missouri; Kalamazoo, MI; Vandalia, Ohio; Troy, Ohio; Longueuil, Quebec; Heroux, Canada; Eaton UK- Bedhampton, GB; Woodland Park, New Jersey; Whippany, New Jersey; Indianapolis, Indiana; Woburn, Massachusetts; Twinsburg, Ohio; Medford, New York; Cypress, California; Wichita, Kansas; Linthicum, Maryland; Sterling, Virginia; Dulles, Virginia; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sunnyvale, California; Tempe, Arizona; Forest, Mississippi; Warner Robins, Georgia; and Macon, Georgia; and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal year 2026 contract depot maintenance direct cite funds in the amount of $13,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity. (FA8539-21-D-0001-P00017)

 

19 Dec 25. Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that it has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to equip the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA) with a PhantomStrike® radar. VISTA is a modified F-16D Block 30 test aircraft upgraded with Block 40 avionics, a hybrid used as a test bed integrated with machine learning and specialized software. PhantomStrike is a first-of-its-kind, air-cooled and compact fire-control radar that is smaller, lighter and requires less power than modern AESA radars. It’s designed for a wide range of platforms, including uncrewed aerial vehicles, light-attack aircraft, and rotary-wing aircraft. With digital beam forming and steering, multimode functionality and interleaved ground and air targeting, PhantomStrike delivers superior radar capability at nearly half the cost of typical fire control radars.

 

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23 Dec 25. DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) has received a standalone contract for $6.2m from an in-country reseller for delivery to a military end-customer in an Asia Pacific country. The reseller is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a multi-bn dollar, global, publicly listed customer that is contractually required to distribute solutions to a major Asia Pacific military government department. The solutions include selected 3rd party hardware, interoperable with DroneShield’s command-and-control software platform, DroneSentry-C2. DroneShield expects to complete the delivery and receive payment in 2026.

 

19 Dec 25. Raytheon has been awarded a USD15.4m contract to update the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Jordan, the US Department of Defense announced on 17 December. It said the work is expected to be completed by the end of 2029 but added no further details about the programme. AFATDS is the command-and-control (C2) system used by the US military to call in fire support. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in February 2020 that the US government had approved the sale to Jordan of up to 700 AFATDS licenses and associated equipment and services worth as much as USD300m. It indicated the Jordanians were already using the system, saying “the upgrade and expansion of the AFATDS fire-control system will allow the JAF [Jordanian Armed Forces] to defend its borders and ground forces with indirect fire weapon systems”. The US Army is currently replacing its AFATDS with a new system called AFATDS Artillery Execution Suite (AXS) to make it simpler to use and enable faster engagements, as well as making it easier to update in the future. (Source: Janes)

 

AIR

 

22 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (‘KONGSBERG’) has entered a fifth follow-on contract with Japan to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft. The contract is valued at more than NOK 800m. The JSM is a 5th generation stealth air-to surface missile, which can be carried internally in the F-35A thus ensuring the aircraft’s low-signature capabilities. (Source: ASD Network)

 

22 Dec. 25. Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that the company has finalized its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), in coordination with Kanematsu Corporation. The initial contract includes two Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II aircraft and instructor pilot and aircraft maintainer training materials. Deliveries of the first two aircraft are scheduled for 2029, with additional contracts anticipated.

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15 Dec 25. ISTEC Services Limited, a British company with 36 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions and smoke discharger systems (SDS) for military platforms, has recently secured a 4-year contract for the supply of weapon mount spares across all 3 services via the Babcock Service Provision and Transformation Contract (SPTC).

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

17 Dec 25. STS Defence Awarded Sensor Health Channel Management Phase 2. STS Defence has been awarded a contract to further develop and demonstrate software algorithms for the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), following on from a previous Phase 1 project investigating Sensor Channel Health Monitoring (SCHM). The Phase 2 contract award will mature the SCHM algorithms to TRL 5, working alongside the Royal Navy’s FASTER programme.  STS Defence was awarded the previous Phase 1 study to investigate SCHM for the SDA in May 2022. During this phase we developed a set of SCHM algorithms and demonstrated a prototype to TRL 4, using our background IPR and expertise in developing machine learning algorithms on previous Innovate UK-funded projects. This included a strong understanding of sensor behaviour in challenging environments, analysis of vibration data, and experience of building a synthetic dataset and environment for evaluating our algorithm candidates.

 

EUROPE

 

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11 Dec 25. Avon Protection has received a new European order for FM50 respirators and FM61EU filters via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) contract vehicle. The order, worth approximately $20.6 m, will be delivered over FY2026 and FY2027. Avon Protection’s FM50 respirator and FM61EU filter, is designed to protect the wearer from CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) threats in line with latest NATO requirements. Avon Protection was awarded the 10-year NSPA FM50 contract in 2020, enabling NATO nations and partners to purchase the FM50 respirator, MP-PAPR, ST53, filters and related accessories. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

17 Dec 25. Bittium Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, has received a significant purchase order for tactical communications system’s products, life cycle services, and testing systems from its Austrian cooperation partner Cancom Austria AG. Cancom Austria acts as the integrator of Bittium’s advanced communications solutions as part of the Austrian Armed Forces’ tactical communications network. The purchase order is valued at approximately EUR 18.5m. The products will be supplied during the years 2025-2026, and life cycle services will be provided during the years 2025-2038. The purchase order is a continuation of a substantial purchase contract signed in 2018 which started the renewal of the Austrian Armed Forces’ tactical communications with a complete IP-based system. Since 2019, Bittium has supplied its software-defined Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) as the core of the network, forming the backbone for the Army’s broadband communications. In addition, Bittium has supplied Bittium Tough Comnode™ devices and Bittium Tough VoIP™ solutions to enable voice and messaging across the network. Now the coverage of the Austrian tactical communications network will be expanded and Cancom Austria will integrate more products of the TAC WIN system, as well as Tough Comnode devices, and accessories to the network entity. The life cycle services included in the purchase order consist of support and maintenance for the devices and software, and test systems are provided to maintain and develop local testing capability.

 

17 Dec 25.  Bittium Wireless Ltd, a subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, has received purchase orders from the Finnish Defence Forces for Bittium Tough SDR Handheld and Vehicular radios and related accessories, and for further development work for software and related services. The total value of the purchase orders received now is approximately EUR 15.9m, of which the share of Tough SDR order is approximately EUR 12.4m. Product deliveries and development work will take place during 2025 and 2026. Bittium Tough SDR radios will replace the Finnish Defence Forces’ existing stock of analogue tactical radios in stages with modern software-defined radios enabling broadband tactical communications. The radios will also offer significantly better performance for the Finnish Defence Forces compared to the earlier generation digital tactical radios. The Tough SDR radios are compatible with the software-defined Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system used by the Finnish Defence Forces for forming a backbone for broadband tactical communications.  The solutions come together as a seamless network that enables resilient communications for all troops across domains and military branches. Part of the performance of the software-defined radios is created with the software used in the radios and software development enables performance enhancements for the radios throughout their whole life cycle.

 

16 Dec 25. DroneShield has received a contract for $49.6m from an in-region European reseller that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military end-customer. The contract is for handheld counter-drone systems, associated accessories, and software updates. DroneShield has a large portion of this stock on-the-shelf and expects to complete all deliveries in Q1 2026. Cash payments are also expected to be fully received in Q1 2026. No additional material conditions need to be satisfied.

 

16 Dec 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it was notified that the Hellenic Parliament and KYSEA (Government Council for National Security) have approved a budget for the purchase of the Company’s PULS rocket artillery system for the Hellenic Armed Forces. Considering the above, Elbit Systems anticipates receiving a contract in an amount that is material to the Company.  The anticipated contract award is contingent, among others, on completion of commercial negotiations with the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense.  Elbit Systems’ PULS provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution capable of launching unguided rockets, precision-guided munitions, and missiles with various ranges. The PULS launcher is fully adaptable to existing wheeled and tracked platforms, enabling significant reductions in maintenance and training costs.

 

15 Dec 25. Filtronic plc (AIM: FTC), the designer and manufacturer of advanced RF solutions for the space, aerospace and defence, and telecoms infrastructure markets, announces that it has received an Authorisation to Proceed (“ATP”) for approximately £7m, from a major European defence prime, for the supply of high-performance active components for the next phase of a long-standing electronic sensor programme for a defence project. The ATP authorises Filtronic to commence work on the project, ahead of purchase order conversion in Q1 2026. The total value of the contract is expected to be £11m, for a two-year programme. Production will take place at Filtronic’s new secure, automated microelectronics facility in Sedgefield, supporting efficient, high-volume manufacture of complex RF modules for mission-critical defence applications.

 

18 Dec 25. GDELS receives major order to provide further EAGLE vehicles for the German Bundeswehr. General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to supply the German Armed Forces with protected EAGLE V 4×4 command and control vehicles, as well as EAGLE V 6×6 medium protected ambulance vehicles, as part of two supplementary procurements. The two corresponding framework agreements provide for the delivery of a total of 5,000 vehicles, of which almost 3,000, with a total value of 4bn euros, are being ordered immediately.

 

18 Dec 25.  HENSOLDT – The European defence procurement agency OCCAR has commissioned the consortium formed by HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH and Theon Sensors S.A. to supply an additional 100,000 night vision goggles to the German Armed Forces and 4,000 to the Belgian Armed Forces. This procurement for the German and Belgian armed forces will further strengthen European interoperability. Since 2021, more than 50,000 night vision goggles have already been delivered to these European armed forces. The goal is to supply more than 178,000 units by the end of 2030. The scope of delivery for the Mikron night vision goggles also includes an In-Service Support (ISS) agreement. This is intended to strengthen the night vision and operational capabilities of both armed forces in the long term.

 

16 Dec 25.  Lockheed Martin – The Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has selected Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 next-generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance Denmark’s long-range air defense capabilities. Denmark is the fifth nation to adopt the system, joining a growing group of NATO partners integrating advanced radar technology. The delivery of three TPY-4 radars, with an option for a fourth, will strengthen the Royal Danish Air Force and support NATO’s collective security. This state-of-the-art, solid-state, phased-array radar detects and tracks airborne targets in real time, and its open-architecture design enables seamless integration with existing air and missile defense systems. TPY-4 enhances interoperability among Denmark, regional partners, and NATO forces, helping allies maintain a technological edge in a rapidly evolving threat environment. Designed for mobility, reliability, and global deployment, Lockheed Martin radars are used by more than 45 nations across six continents. European industry partnerships play a critical role in the TPY-4 program. Lockheed Martin leverages an extensive European supplier base, making this and other international radar efforts a U.S.–European industrial collaboration. The company’s longstanding relationship with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) supported production of the first TPY-4, including the Platform Electronics System built by KDA. Most recently, KDA assembled the first TPY-4 produced by an international partner.

 

17 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Air Defence for the delivery of its command and control solution into the Skyranger 30 mobile air defence system. The end customer is the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The contract will secure seamless integration between the Skyranger 30 and the NASAMS and NOMADS air defence systems that the Netherlands procured from KONGSBERG in November 2024. The value of the contract is in the high double-digit million euros. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Dec 25. Patria and Germany have today concluded two procurement contracts within the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, valued at over 2bn Euros, comprising a firm order value that exceeds 1 billion Euros, plus options. These contracts involve the acquisition of up to 876 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles in four different variants, including those equipped with the Patria NEMO turreted mortar system and Kongsberg RS4 remote control weapon system. The deliveries will begin in 2026, followed up with Patria’s technology transfer to German industrial partners FFG, JWT and KNDS, with whom Patria signed the industrial teaming agreement in early 2024. The first fully locally built armoured vehicles will be delivered in 2027, and the full local production capacity will be established to meet possible future demands of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces).

 

17 Dec 25. Renk Group has obtained orders worth more than €45m ($52m) to supply transmissions for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The company will deliver its HSWL 256, HSWL 354 and AGB300 transmissions for integration into the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, the Büffel armoured recovery vehicle and the Boxer armoured transport vehicle. These orders form part of the ongoing expansion of the Bundeswehr and are intended to support the operational capability of the armed forces. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

15 Dec 25. Robin Radar Systems today commemorates a major contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply 100 of its flagship IRIS drone-detection radars. It marks one of Europe’s largest investments in drone-detection sensing to date. Following Dutch parliamentary approval two weeks ago, the first 50 IRIS systems have already been delivered, with initial user groups having completed operational training. Reversing traditionally years-long delivery timescales, the radars are in the process of deployment across key Dutch air bases and critical infrastructure sites. The first 30 radar systems shipped within 24 hours. The deal underlines a necessary shift towards quicker innovation cycles, emphasizing a need for immediate, increased national airspace protection in NATO countries.  For three consecutive years, Robin Radar has provided IRIS systems to Ukraine via the MoD’s Task Force for Ukraine to help protect its infrastructure and armed forces. As well as strengthening technical capability, this has enabled the production of bespoke, battle-proven solutions in support of the Dutch national security response. The collaboration also follows a series of recent drone sightings over several air bases in the Netherlands and neighboring countries, heightening the urgency for the Dutch government to bolster its own counter-UAS capability.

 

11 Dec 25. Saab has received an order from BAE Systems Hägglunds for the sight and fire control system UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) for Combat Vehicle 90. The order value is approximately SEK 314 m. Deliveries will take place 2029—2030. UTAAS is a modular, integrated sight and fire control system for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90), currently in service in Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Finland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Estonia, and Ukraine, and has also been ordered by the Czech Republic and Slovakia.(Source: joint-forces.com)

 

SEA

 

18 Dec 25. Thales and the Italian Navy are further consolidating their cooperation in Italy with the opening of a modern service centre at the Taranto Arsenal, dedicated to the maintenance of sonars and equipment installed on the Italian Navy vessels. This new facility enables the Italian Navy to cut intervention times by half on Thales systems, thanks to the deployment of highly qualified local experts and technicians. In addition, on-the-job training will be provided at this facility to Navy personnel on the maintenance of all supported systems, thus facilitating the transfer of specialized skills directly in the field. Thales has invested in locating skilled personnel and technical resources within Italy, positioning them where they are most needed – right on the waterfronts of the major naval arsenals. This is a process of incremental and customized localization and proximity, transferring locally a strategic capital of technical expertise and technological instrumentation, at the service of Italy’s Defence.   The surveillance performance and reliability of Thales sonar systems in detecting and classifying submarines and underwater objects is now matched by a highly effective, responsive and local Logistic Support capability.  Thales reaffirms its commitment in supporting the Italian Navy, which in turn confirms its trust in the Group by assigning a dedicated infrastructure within the Arsenal of Taranto for the FREMM Through Life Sustainment Management programme. This cooperation is further strengthened with the signing of two multi-year maintenance and support contracts: the first for FREMM Class frigates dedicated to the maintenance of the Integrated Sonar Suite and electronic warfare solutions2, and the second for Gaeta Class minehunters, dedicated to the maintenance of the Variable Depth Sonar on board.

 

AIR

 

18 Dec 25.  Airbus – Spain is placing orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM) of the Ministry of Defence. These four contracts, framed within the National Helicopter Plan announced in May, aim to boost the modernisation of Spain’s defence and security assets. The contracts, which represent the largest helicopter purchase by the DGAM, include four different models for the three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces. Specifically, the agreement includes the following programmes:

• 13 H135 helicopters: 12 units for the Spanish Air and Space Force and 1 for the Navy. They will be used for advanced pilot training, light utility, and observation missions.
• 50 H145M helicopters: All for the Spanish Army (FAMET). Their missions cover military pilot training, light attack (equipped with HForce, complementing the Tiger), light utility and disaster relief.
• 6 H175M helicopters: For the Spanish Air and Space Force. These super-medium utility helicopters will be used for governmental missions, including the transport of authorities, replacing obsolete fleets from Wing 48.
• 31 NH90 helicopters: 13 for the Army, 12 for Air and Space Force, and 6 for the Navy. Destined for tactical transport, manoeuvre, and special operations missions, as well as completing the Navy’s amphibious warfare fleet.

 

17 Dec 25. Airbus has been awarded a €30m framework contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance with the Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System. These services enhance Coast Guard missions by offering extended coastal range and long-endurance capabilities. The core service includes flight operations utilising the Flexrotor system, delivering Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) and radar imagery. This data will be seamlessly streamed to the EMSA RPAS Data Centre used by the relevant national authorities of the Member States to follow the flights live. The services will directly support Coast Guard operations including search and rescue operations, fisheries control and environmental protection, as well as detection of illicit maritime activities.

 

15 Dec 25. Airbus –  Germany has decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber or LKH for short) that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters.  The first H145M LKH helicopter was delivered to Germany, less than a year after the contract signature, in November 2024 and additional helicopters have since been delivered. The helicopter’s missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations and light attack. The German Army will receive 72 helicopters, while the Luftwaffe’s special forces will receive ten.

 

18 Dec 25. Rheinmetall and ICEYE open up Dimension Space. Rheinmetall has received a major order from the German Armed Forces for the space sector. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to supply the German armed forces with space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation. To deliver this capability, Rheinmetall has partnered with ICEYE – the world’s leading manufacturer and operator of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites – to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. Based in Neuss, the joint venture will provide a high volume of SAR images via its exclusive constellation, offering a comprehensive service solution that includes full operations, ground station management, and AI-driven image evaluation. The satellite constellation remains the property of Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. The current contract is valued at approximately €1.7 bn gross. Furthermore, an extension option is part of the contract. The space-based reconnaissance data will be used, primarily, to protect the German Armed Forces’ ‘Lithuania Brigade’ and secure NATO’s eastern flank.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

17 Dec 25. Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, today announced that the U.S. Army Applications Lab (AAL) has awarded the company a contract to develop an integration for its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon station across five of the Army’s most deployed combat vehicles. The contract is for $1.5m with the potential for additional options of up to $4.5m. This initiative is a joint effort involving the Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and the 1st Cavalry Division’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigade. The readiness plan will examine Bullfrog’s deployment on several of the Army’s critical platforms. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

12 Dec 25. Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $500,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 500-kilowatt skid mobile electric power generator sets and power plants, including minor modifications. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 12, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W909MY-26-D-0001).

 

17 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Kongsberg, Norway, is awarded a $80,163,321 firm-fixed-price modification to the previously awarded contract action (M67854-25-C-2023) for Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) medium caliber cannon Protector remote turret 20, hereafter referred to as the “turret.” The total value of the contract if all options are exercised is $282,820,227. This contract modification provides for the exercise of the options for the procurement of 52 full rate production turrets for the ACV medium caliber cannon (ACV-30) vehicle, associated production costs, fielding and support costs, support & test equipment, and spares. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pennsylvania (62%); and Kirkegaardsveien, Norway (38%), with an expected completion date of Nov. 30, 2028. Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $80,163,321 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-25-C-0023).

 

16 Dec 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected as a subcontractor to provide assured communications support for the U.S. Air Force’s E-4C fleet in support of the U.S. Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program, primed by global aerospace and defense company, SNC. The engineering and manufacturing development contracted to L3Harris, awarded by SNC subcontractor Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, spans five years.  As part of the SNC-led team, L3Harris will help guide communication-suite integration efforts, bringing the latest resilient communications technology to this specialized fleet and expanding its role with air, ground and space communications. The company will leverage its 15 years of experience supporting the E-4C’s predecessor, the E-4B, and continued wideband communications innovation to deliver new, resilient technology in support of the most critical command-and-control missions. (Source: ASD Network)

 

17 Dec 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Mission Systems Sector, Linthicum Heights, Maryland, was awarded a $334,419,034 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-5519) for production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 Hemisphere and Quadrant systems. This contract modification includes options, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract action to $783,025,378. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Maryland, (33%); Tampa, Florida (10%); Chelmsford, Maryland (8%); Sykesville, Maryland (7%); San Diego, California (5%); Hudson, New Hampshire (4%); Woburn, Massachusetts (4%); Rochester, New York (3%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Glendale, Arizona (2%); Denver, Colorado (2%); Washington, North Carolina (2%); Longmont, Colorado (1%); Cincinnati, Ohio (1%); and miscellaneous locations – each less than 1% (15%), and is expected to be completed by December 2029. If all options are exercised, work will continue through April 2030. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and construction (Navy) funds in the amount of $334,419,034 were obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Awarded Dec. 12, 2025)

 

SEA

 

15 Dec 25. BAE Systems – Norfolk Ship Repair (BAE), Norfolk, Virginia, was awarded a $117,702,348 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N0002426C4403) to provide funding for the accomplishment of maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) fiscal 2026 depot modernization period. The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, facilities, and quality assurance necessary to prepare for and accomplish the Chief of Naval Operations availability for critical modernization, maintenance, and repair programs. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by August 2027. Fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $117,702,348 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

18 Dec 25. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a seat on a multiple award, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). The NAVSUP Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract (WEXMAC) 2.1 Territorial Integrity of the United States (TITUS) is a contract for readiness and sustainment focused on defense of the continental United States. Under WEXMAC 2.1 TITUS, KBR will compete on IDIQ task orders to provide essential supplies and services to support U.S. military and coalition partner operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. Tasks may include a wide range of support services such as stability operations, civil support and supply chain and distribution services. WEXMAC 2.1 TITUS task orders are expected to be firm fixed price. The contract spans a five-year base period with an additional five-year option period. The five-year option period would bring the ceiling amount to $20bn.

 

16 Dec 25. SEA, part of the Cohort plc Group, has been awarded a multi-m-pound contract to supply its advanced KraitArray undersea sensing technology to Liquid Robotics, a Boeing Company, for integration into the company’s Wave Glider uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The agreement will see SEA provide 22 KraitArrays to support uncrewed autonomous maritime surveillance and undersea detection capabilities. Building on more than a decade of collaboration between SEA and Liquid Robotics, the project marks an important milestone in the global scaling of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and maritime domain awareness (MDA) payloads for uncrewed platforms, with both companies able to innovate with agility and deliver at scale.

 

17 Dec 25. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it has sold a 21-ft. TSUNAMI™ USV to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific (PAC) to support the testing of the Maritime Digital Experimentation Federation (MDEF) – an Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) testing initiative to distribute testing of interoperability standards with uncrewed vehicles. The order includes the state-of-the-art TSUNAMI craft and engineering and training support.

 

AIR

 

16 Dec 25. The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $930,771,278 cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide service life modifications for up to 60 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets in support of the ongoing efforts to extend F/A-18 Block II Super Hornet service life from 6,000 flight hours to 10,000 flight hours, as well as provides for integration of Block III avionics capabilities for the Navy. Work will be performed in San Diego, California (44%); San Antonio, Texas (44%); and St. Louis, Missouri (12%), and is expected to be completed in November 2028. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001926D0008).

 

17 Dec 25.  Boeing – US Air Force to buy two more 747-8s for presidential fleet support. The U.S. Air Force said on Tuesday it was acquiring two Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets for $400m to establish a training and sustainment program for its future presidential airlift fleet. The purchase is part of the service’s efforts to accelerate the presidential airlift program as it prepares to transition to the newer and larger 747-8 model from the aging 747-200, the Air Force said in a statement. The first aircraft is expected to arrive in early 2026, with the second delivery scheduled before year-end. (Source: Reuters)

 

12 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Kongsberg, Norway, was awarded a $240,904,098 firm-fixed-price contract for the Joint Strike Missile Lot Two production. This contract provides for the purchase of all up rounds with containers, test hardware, and support items being produced under this contract. Work will be performed at Kongsberg, Norway, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2028. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2024 procurement missile funding in the amount of $137,970,866; and fiscal 2025 procurement missile funding in the amount of $102,933,232, are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity (FA8681-26-C-B002).

 

12 Dec 25. Sikorsky, A Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $433,214,151 modification (P00087) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0010 for full funding of Program Year Five under the Black Hawk multi-year ten contract, providing for the delivery of nine UH-60M and 15 HH-60M aircraft, as well as associated program management, from July 2026 through December 2027. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $4,699,642,384. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement, Army funds in the amount of $433,214,151 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

17 Dec 25. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today it was awarded a $285 m contract by the Commonwealth of Virginia to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure. Awarded in October, the contract has a one-year transition period, five-year base period and three one-year option periods. Under the contract, GDIT will leverage its Eclipse Defensive Cyber and Everest Zero Trust Digital Accelerators to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services, including vulnerability management, zero trust services and a 24/7 security operations center to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), which provides IT services for 67 state agencies serving more than 8.8 m residents. (Source: ASD Network)

 

15 Dec 25. 6K Energy, a division of 6K Inc., today announced it has been awarded a $1.9 m Battery Network (BATTNET) Program III research and development grant from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the nation’s logistics combat support agency. The award will accelerate domestic, sustainable production of critical lithium-ion battery materials through the development and scale-up of advanced single-crystal (SC) NMC721 cathode powders using 6K’s UniMelt® microwave plasma process. Under the 12-month program, 6K Energy will focus on scaled synthesis, post-processing optimization, and performance validation of SC NMC721, including coin-cell and full-cell testing in partnership with a U.S.-based lithium-ion cell manufacturer. SC NMC721 is particularly well suited for the “All-US” cell voltage window of 2.5–4.35 V and meets demanding defense-relevant performance targets.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

18 Dec 25. The US government has announced new military sales worth USD11.15bn for Taiwan, representing the largest US weapons package for the island. The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) tranche was announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 17 December and covers eight proposed deals. The sales package comes amid heightening tensions between Taiwan and China and a stated requirement by the island to allocate new ‘special’ funding – worth about USD40 bn – to bolster its defensive capabilities. (Source: Janes)

 

16 Dec 25. EOS Enters Into Conditional High Energy Laser Contract. Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (“EOS” or “Company”) (ASX: EOS) today announces that it has signed a binding conditional agreement (“Contract”) with a customer in the Republic of Korea (“Korea”) with a total value of US$80m (approx. A$120m). (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

18 Dec 25. Austal has announced the award of a $1.03bn contract to design and build Landing Craft Medium vessels under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement signed with the Commonwealth of Australia. The LCM Design and Build Tasking Statement Contract appoints Austal subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia (Austal Defence Australia), to complete the detailed design and build 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels at Austal’s Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia. Construction of the first LCM is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the 18th and final vessel scheduled for delivery in 2032. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

17 Dec 25.  Lockheed – Japan – Aegis Class Destroyer Support. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for Aegis Class Destroyer Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100.2 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Japan has requested to buy follow-on technical support of Aegis class destroyers, including Combat Systems Sea Qualification Trials (CSSQT); test and evaluation services; sustainment support and services; Aegis computer software updates; systems integration and testing, in-country and on-site engineering support; all necessary emergent engineering and technical support services; familiarization, operational support; system overhauls; system upgrades; on-the-job practical operations and maintenance; combat systems integration; development, testing, and installation of program patches; adaptation data and annual service agreements; fielding technical inquiries by the purchaser; operational integration and maintenance support; field service engineering; problem investigation; technical assistance; support solutions to technical problems arising from post-production; testing capabilities; supporting U.S. Government contractors and technical engineers; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $100.2m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific. The proposed sale will improve Japan’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Aegis fleet remains ready to provide critical capabilities in the defense of Japan. Specifically, the requested CSSQT services will provide JSMDF with capability support that is vital to the effective and safe operations of the Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) suite. Japan continues to modernize its fleet to support Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) roles and special mission requirements. The JMSDF Aegis Fleet will fulfill Japan’s mission goal of acquiring and maintaining their Aegis capable ships and will further enhance interoperability with the U.S. Navy, build upon a longstanding cooperative effort with the United States, and provide enhanced capability with a valued partner in a geographic region of critical importance to Japan and the U.S. Government. The Aegis destroyers in Japan’s fleet afford greater flexibility and capability to counter regional threats and to enhance stability in the region. Japan currently operates Aegis ships, is proficient at using their evolving ballistic missile defense capability, and is effective at employing the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15J undersea warfare combat system for undersea surveillance and detection. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, located in Moorestown, NJ. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

12 Dec 25. Bombardier – the Government of Canada has purchased six Global 6500 aircraft to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions such as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations. Representatives from Bombardier and the federal government celebrated this agreement today at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Area, where the Global 6500 aircraft is assembled. Interior completion work on these aircraft will be performed in Greater Montreal.  This order is valued for Bombardier at approximately $400m U.S., based on the current list price for the Global 6500 aircraft and the cost of military modifications.  The Royal Canadian Air Force, which has operated Bombardier Challenger aircraft since 1983, will benefit from the increased range and capability of the Global 6500 aircraft. Delivery of the first aircraft is expected by summer 2027.

 

16 Dec 25. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded a $11m contract to BAE Systems for the integration of the AN/APX-127(V)1 combined interrogator transponder (CIT) onto the KF-21 Boramae aircraft. The system, intended for tactical aircraft, aims to improve identification capabilities between friendly and hostile units, supporting enhanced decision-making in complex operational environments. According to BAE Systems, the CIT’s open-system design enables software upgrades without major hardware changes, which can help limit costs and technical risks in future updates. This Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system also offers multi-functional features and meets current standards for encryption, anti-jamming and cybersecurity resilience. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

17 Dec 25.  Leonardo – Nigeria is set to strengthen its air capabilities with the acquisition of 24 M-346 fighter jets from Italy, marking the largest military aircraft procurement in West Africa. The deal, signed in November 2023 between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Italian defence giant Leonardo, is reportedly worth €1.2bn (approximately ₦1.8trn). As part of the agreement, Leonardo will provide 25 years of logistical and maintenance support for the aircraft fleet, ensuring operational readiness and sustainability. (Source: News Now/https://businessday.ng/)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

15 Dec 25. Nord Quantique, a leading builder of quantum computers, today announces it will receive up to $16m (CA $23m) as part of Phase 1 of the newly created Canadian Quantum Champions Program (CQCP). This new Canadian Government initiative, led by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), is designed to support the development of scalable and useful quantum computers in Canada, by Canadian companies. As a part of the CQCP, the National Research Council of Canada will establish the Benchmarking Quantum Platforms initiative to undertake an expert assessment of the underlying quantum technologies, working closely with the companies. This initiative will use an interdisciplinary, science-based approach to evaluate each company’s technical progress.

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09 Dec 25. HII Deepens Partnership with Babcock International Group in Support of Virginia-Class Submarine Construction. Today, HII (NYSE: HII) and Babcock International Group (Babcock) have signed a contract that expands their strategic partnership to further support the Virginia-class submarine construction to increase throughput at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Additionally, the contract will build resiliency within HII’s submarine supply base. This is the first Virginia-class outsourced contract to Babcock in support of NNS specific submarine work, authorising Babcock to build complex submarine assemblies at their Rosyth facility in Scotland, for Virginia-class Block VI fast-attack submarines. The expansion of the partnership with Babcock will increase the number of suppliers that can perform large structure work with requisite quality.

 

09 Dec 25. Rolls-Royce Submarines has awarded a contract worth up to £400m ($533m) to Assystem, AtkinsRéalis, and Frazer-Nash to deliver engineering expertise, nuclear capabilities, and other professional services. Under the five-year Capability Assured Strategic Partnership (CASP), Assystem, AtkinsRéalis, and Frazer-Nash aim to consolidate their respective nuclear capabilities to support the Royal Navy’s submarines programme and Defence Nuclear Enterprise. Rolls-Royce Submarines said that the contract to Assystem, AtkinsRéalis, and Frazer-Nash is among the largest supply chain agreements in its history. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

11 Dec 25. Diehl –Sweden places new order for IRIS-T SLS air defence systems and logistics support from Diehl Defence. Diehl Defence has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for launchers for the IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system. The contract also includes a full logistics package with spare parts, extending the company’s long cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces. Sweden has been an IRIS-T consortium partner for many years and operates the IRIS-T air-to-air missile on its Gripen aircraft. Alongside the air-to-air version, Sweden fields the IRIS-T SLS and decided in June 2025 to procure seven units of the medium-range IRIS-T SLM system. This will equip Sweden with a modern, layered air defence capability that strengthens national protection and contributes to European security. IRIS-T SLS covers the SHORAD layer at short and very short ranges and uses the standard IRIS-T air-to-air missile without modification. (Source: Google/DIE)

 

 

12 Dec 25. HENSOLDT is equipping air defence systems from Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence AG with radars from its SPEXER 2000 product family. The companies have now signed a long-term framework agreement that will remain valid until the 2030s. The agreement covers the flexible provision and delivery of large quantities of radars for ground-based air defence applications – in particular for drone defence solutions and the Skyranger 30 air defence system from Rheinmetall Air Defence. The contract thus has a potential volume in the high three-digit range. With the framework agreement now in place, both companies have laid the foundation for predictable, efficient and reliable cooperation. The agreement offers both sides a high degree of planning security and binding purchase conditions and ensures that core components of the SPEXER 2000 product range are available as needed and in resilient supply chains. Various companies within the Rheinmetall Group can place orders under the framework agreement. The SPEXER radar family offers high-performance surveillance radars for various ranges for the automatic detection and classification of ground, sea and low-flying air targets. The SPEXER 2000 is used by the German Armed Forces in field camp protection (ASUL), the high-energy laser for drone defence (HoWiSM) and the air defence system for close and next-range protection (NNbS), among other things. Together, Rheinmetall and HENSOLDT are making an important contribution to strengthening the air defence capabilities of the German Armed Forces and allied nations. The cooperation underscores the shared goal of strengthening the European defence industry, keeping critical technologies available and providing long-term support for the operational readiness of modern air defence systems.

 

10 Dec 25. KNDS – Croatian Minister Anušić signed contracts for the delivery of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks in Berlin. Leopard 2A8 tanks represent the most modern military technology related to armored combat vehicles, General Kundid said. In the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, and the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of Defense, Ivan Anušić, signed the Agreed Document – Order Confirmation for the delivery of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks to Croatia on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Source: Clarion)

 

11 Dec 25. Meprolight, an SK Group company and a global leader in electro-optics for military, law enforcement and commercial use, has been awarded a contract to supply the Armed Forces of a Southern European country with its advanced MVO™ 1-8×28 riflescopes. This new contract highlights the growing international demand for Meprolight’s combat-proven optics and reinforces the company’s track record for delivering precision, reliability and durability in the most demanding operational environments. The MVO™ riflescopes deliver exceptional precision, clarity and rugged reliability across a wide range of tactical and professional shooting scenarios. The MVO 1-8×28, a low-power variable optic (LPVO) for dynamic, short-to-mid-range engagement, is built to MIL-SPEC standards, features a rugged 34 mm main tube, and is fully waterproof and fog-proof. Premium German SCHOTT multi-coated glass provides over 92% light transmittance, ensuring exceptional image clarity and contrast in low-light, glare and mirage conditions. At the same time, advanced lens design offers consistent eye relief, a forgiving eye box and a wide field of view for enhanced situational awareness. Features include red and green reticle illumination with eight brightness levels, NVG compatibility, a 12-hour auto-shutoff, a smooth magnification ring with an optional throw lever, and precise windage and elevation adjustments verified through live-fire testing.

 

10 Dec 25.  Renk – The Royal Netherlands Army’s Army Maintenance and Logistics Command (AMLC) has awarded Renk Test System (RTS), a subsidiary of Renk Group, a contract to supply a suite of test systems for military vehicles. The scope of the contract includes the delivery of a 1,500 kilowatt (kW) full vehicle drive train test rig and three engine test rigs with power classes of 1,500kW, 700kW, and 350kW. These test systems will be installed at the new “Technology Center Land”, a facility under construction that will serve the AMLC. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

09 Dec 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the delivery of Protector remote weapon stations for, among others, the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90). The contract has been valued at roughly SEK 400m (approx. A $64m), with a potential increase for additional RWS units for other vehicles. The weapon station Protector RS4 is a modernised version of the army’s existing Protector Nordic variant. The system has added many important capabilities, including integrated sensors and the ability to operate several different weapon systems at longer distances, while protected in the vehicle. (Source: Google/https://www.australiandefence.com.au/)

 

08 Dec 25. RTX – Denmark – Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.0bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy twenty-four (24) All Up Round Magazine (AUR-M); eight (8) Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 launchers; two (2) Sentinel A4 radars and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers; two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments; and six (6) IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will also be included: reload vehicles; communications equipment, including, but not limited to, AN/PSN-13A Defense Advanced Global Positioning System receivers, AN/PYQ-10A Simple Key Loaders, AN/VRC-92F radio sets, RT-1523F receiver-transmitters, AN/TPX-61 interrogator set, AN/TPX-57A(V)1 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) devices, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptors, and KIV-77 encryptors; tools and test equipment; support equipment; generators; publications and technical documentation; training equipment, including the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer; spare and repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team support; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services; Systems Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $3.0bn. The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; Lockheed-Martin, located in Syracuse, NY; Leidos Inc., located in Reston, VA; and Northrop Grumman, located in Falls Church, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

10 Dec 25. Rheinmetall Awarded Contract for Trailblazer on the UK Multiple Launch Rocket System A2. Rheinmetall UK have been awarded a contract by the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) to provide Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situation Awareness System to the UK Ministry of Defence’s M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) platform upgrade. The initial contract will see prototypes delivered in early 2026, with the main production starting later that year. The total contract value is in the mid-single-digit m euro range. The M270 A2 MLRS will be the 17th military platform to use the Trailblazer, which was developed and manufactured in the UK. There are currently seven user countries.  The upgrade programme for the M270 A2 MLRS tasks Rheinmetall UK to design and deliver enhanced Vehicle Vision capability against specific platform requirements. As a mature, software-defined and SIL(safety integrity level) 2-certified system, Trailblazer is already installed in the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle, the Challenger 3 main battle tank and the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle. This offers advantages through the standardisation of the entire British combat vehicle fleet. This programme will see the UK’s M270 A2 MLRS issued with the most modern and capable vehicle vision technology designed to aid vehicle manoeuvre in complex environments 24/7 for both driver and commander.  The programme responsibility includes driver vision sensors, remote side and rear vision sensors, delivery of installation kits including hardened cabling, switches and protective covers.  Trailblazer improves crew effectiveness by extending the vehicle field of view beyond the daylight spectrum. With enhanced day light, thermal and fusion vision, Trailblazer offers significant crew advantage in adverse weather, obscured and low-light conditions. Featuring very low-latency, the systems aid terrain navigation, obstacle avoidance, safe route selection and enhanced threat detection.  Compliance with SIL-2, (N)GVA and DEF STAN 00-82 video distribution means Trailblazer is safe to operate and easy to integrate.

 

08 Dec 25. Rheinmetall to supply tank ammunition to the Bundeswehr – new order worth several hundred m euros. The Bundeswehr has once again placed an order with Rheinmetall for 120 mm tank ammunition. The German Armed Forces ordered additional combat and training ammunition under the existing framework agreement. The new order is worth several hundred m euros. In July 2023, the Bundeswehr extended an existing framework contract with Rheinmetall for the supply of tank ammunition, increasing the total value to around €4 bn. Until the end of 2030, the framework contract allows the procurement of several hundred thousand combat and training cartridges of various types in 120 mm x 570 calibre, such as those fired by the main weapon of the Leopard 2 battle tank. The order underscores Rheinmetall’s role as a major supplier to the Bundeswehr in the field of 120 mm tank ammunition. It reflects the armed forces’ efforts to replenish their stocks and increase their ammunition stocks considering the current security situation. Rheinmetall is the leading supplier of ammunition in this calibre to many countries that use the Leopard battle tank and its 120 mm smoothbore gun.

 

11 Dec 25. Rheinmetall – German Armed Forces orders additional communication headsets with hearing protection function from Rheinmetall – order value exceeds €130m. The German Armed Forces has once again commissioned Rheinmetall to supply the communication headset with hearing protection function. In December 2025, a third delivery lot was called up from the framework contract, awarded in April 2024. A total of 50,000 sets with hearing protection function (German “Sprechsatz mit Gehörschutzfunktion”, abbreviated as “SmG”) and other items are to be delivered. The order value is over €130 m net. The framework contract serves for the delivery of up to 191,000 SmG sets and has a duration of seven years, and a possible total volume of around €400 m net. The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee had imposed conditions on the project. As a result, only a total of 60,000 sets were initially ordered for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The two delivery lots financed by the special fund include additional items such as connection cables. The two orders had a net value of approximately €150 m. These first two delivery lots will be fully delivered by the end of 2025. The SmG is a key project for the soldiers’ individual equipment. A SmG set includes modern active ear defenders that dampen harmful impulse noise and can amplify quiet sounds. Furthermore, the system has a microphone and can be connected to various radio devices, enabling voice communication. In addition to the combined headset, the scope of delivery includes various push-to-talk (PTT) buttons and optional cable sets for connecting to various radio devices and on-board communication systems. Rheinmetall has engaged two leading manufacturers as subcontractors for the project: 3M Peltor with the ComTac VIII headset and CEOTRONICS AG with CT-Multi PTT 1C and 3C, as well as WPTT and cables. The SmG is compatible with the new combat helmet also supplied by Rheinmetall, as well as with other types of helmets used by the German Armed Forces. With this latest order, Rheinmetall underscores its leading role in the field of soldier equipment. For example, the technology company is the prime contractor supplying the German Armed Forces with the Future Soldier System – Advanced System. Rheinmetall markets various configurations of its Gladius soldier system internationally.

 

12 Dec 25. Rheinmetall to supply Skyranger 30 for mobile air defence – order value in the triple-digit million euro range. Rheinmetall has received another major order for mobile air defence systems. The Dutch Ministry of Defen    ce has commissioned Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply a two-digit number of Skyranger air defence systems for the Dutch armed forces. The order value is in the triple-digit million euro range. The first Skyranger weapon platforms are to be delivered at the end of 2028, with the final delivery scheduled before the end of 2029. A large part of the value added will be generated locally in the Netherlands. The Skyranger Weapon Platform consists of a standard Skyranger 30 air defence turret  and a lower mount, which allows the system to be used mobile on an customer’s armoured combat support vehicle or to be operated stationary from the ground. In addition to the Skyranger weapon platforms, the customer has ordered tactical level control nodes and hooklift transport platforms for purely stationary deployment. The scope of delivery also includes the integration into the existing Dutch air defence architecture, classroom simulators and a comprehensive integrated logistics support package.  The Skyranger 30 provides the ideal balance of mobility, protection, flexibility and precision, meeting the increasing demands of challenging threat scenarios at close and very close range. Designed as a modular hybrid solution, the turret houses a powerful 30 mm x 173 KCE revolver cannon, the necessary sensors including a tracking radar and can also be equipped with additional effectors such as surface-to-air guided missiles in the future. Its well-considered design, high dynamics, large elevation range and state-of-the-art sensors enable autonomous and networked operations. The system’s airburst ammunition, which has a programmable airburst point of detonation, is particularly effective against drones.

08 Dec 25. Rolls-Royce receives major order to supply more than 300 Leopard 2 engines. Rolls-Royce has received a major order from defence company KNDS to supply more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for new Leopard 2 battle tanks. The drive systems are intended for vehicles that several European countries, including Germany, Lithuania, Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic, have ordered from KNDS for their armies. Delivery is already planned for 2026. (Source: Clarion)

 

09 Dec 25. SIG SAUER announced that the P320 was selected by the Swiss Armed Forces to serve as their new standard issued sidearm. The selection is a critical component of the Swiss Armed Forces New Generation Project, demonstrating Switzerland’s commitment to soldier focused modernization.  The P320 was selected by the Swiss Armed Forces to serve as their new standard-issued sidearm. The Armasuisse competitive selection process required extensive technical testing and field trials centered on user feedback with a comprehensive focus on safe, reliable operation. SIG SAUER is truly honored by Armasuisse’s selection and validation that the P320 meets the stringent quality and precision demands of the Swiss Armed Forces. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

SEA

 

10 Dec 25. Gabler, a leading manufacturer of submarine technologies, has expanded its European in-service support capabilities through a trilateral framework agreement covering German, Italian and Portuguese naval fleets. The framework agreement was formally signed last week at the Liaison Office of Germany’s Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) in Lahnstein, near Koblenz. It builds upon Gabler’s existing German Navy contract with BAAINBw, signed in June 2025, and now extends support services to the Italian Navy’s U212A-class submarines – expanding the partnership established in 2016 – and for the first time to the Portuguese Navy’s 209PN-class submarines.

 

08 Dec 25. OSI Maritime Systems (OSI)  has been awarded a contract by the PGZ STOCZNIA WOJENNA SP. Z O.O. shipyard to deliver the IBNS (Integrated Bridge & Navigation System) for the Polish Navy’s Ratownik (Submarine Rescue Ship) program. The vessel is designed to serve primarily as a national asset while also contributing to NATO operations. Its expanded design enhances versatility beyond traditional rescue roles, enabling it to support a wide range of missions. Equipped with defensive capabilities and integrated systems for operating alongside uncrewed vessels, it may also function as a command-and-control platform. As a large vessel, it offers capacity for logistical support and additional operations, including rescue missions, underwater activities, and delivering technical and medical assistance to naval ships and their crews. The IBNS is a variant of OSI’s Integrated Navigation & Tactical System (INTS), the leading Warship Integrated Navigation and Tactical System. INTS features capabilities designed for modern naval operations and is powered by ECPINS, the predominant WECDIS supplied to NATO and Allied navies. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

08 Dec 25. Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J “Spartan” tactical transport aircraft and for the Full Motion Simulator of the International Training Centre (ITC) at the Air Base in Pisa, headquarters of the 46th Air Brigade. The contract will run from 2026 to 2028 under a Performance-Based model, ensuring high levels of efficiency for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of 12 aircraft operating out of the Pisa and Pratica di Mare (Rome) bases. During the same period, Leonardo will provide technical and administrative management services for operations at the Air Force’s International Training Center in Pisa and, above all, technical and maintenance support services for the ITC’ flight simulator in Pisa. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Dec 25. Lockheed – Italy – Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related equipment for an estimated cost of $301m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Italy has requested to buy one hundred (100) AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER). The following non-MDE items will also be included: JASSM classified test equipment and containers; KGV-135A encryption devices; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and software; classified and unclassified software; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; site surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $301m. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

12 Dec 25.  Quantum Systems – The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAIINBw) and Quantum Systems today signed a contract for the procurement of up to 747 reconnaissance drones to renew the Bundeswehr’s ALADIN system. Quantum Systems has been awarded the contract for the successor to the ALADIN reconnaissance system (imaging airborne reconnaissance drone for close-range surveillance). The contract underscores Quantum Systems’ role as a key partner in the field of unmanned and intelligent systems. A fixed order will be placed for 147 systems, including related services. Up to 600 additional systems are provided as options in the framework agreement. Quantum Systems has guaranteed delivery of at least 250 systems per year, with the possibility of further increasing capacity if necessary. ALADIN is to be deployed in the army, navy and air force and is one of the Bundeswehr’s main reconnaissance systems.

 

08 Dec 25. RTX – Denmark – AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. The State Department 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 equipment for an estimated cost of $730m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy two hundred (200) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and three (3) AIM-120-C8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: AMRAAM control sections, containers, and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons software and support equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $730m. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

05 Dec 25. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $198,415,884 fixed-price-incentive modification (P00041) to contract W56HZV-23-C-0024 for a revision to the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles, supporting the purchase of 240 vehicles to prevent a break in production. This modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $2,479,580,090. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2028. Fiscal 2026 procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles, Army funds in the amount of $198,415,884 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.

 

10 Dec 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a follow-on production contract valued up to $200m to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Insensitive Munition (IM) propulsion units. The GMLRS IM contract will be the first order processed through L3Harris’ newly constructed facility in Camden, Arkansas, which was funded through the Defense Production Act Title III cooperative agreement and enables annual production capacity to increase by more than 30%. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

05 Dec 25. NGC to Produce High Explosive Proximity for the US Army. The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) a contract valued over $200m to produce the XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) fuzed round of medium caliber ammunition. This award is a significant milestone in delivering next-generation munitions for short range air defense against small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).  (Source: ASD Network)

 

05 Dec 25.  Ondas to develop drone-based border protection system for the United States. Ondas Holdings’ Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) has been selected as the prime contractor for a development and commercialisation programme for a border protection system for the United States. Ondas expects to receive the initial purchase order in January 2026 to launch a multi-phase programme spanning the next two years. Under the tender, OAS will architect, develop and integrate a full-scale drone-based autonomous border protection system designed to operate across both fixed and mobile environments. The multi-phase programme is expected to culminate in the deployment of thousands of autonomous drones to provide persistent ISR, swarm-based response and automated threat mitigation across complex border terrain. All sensors, effectors, and mission operations will be unified under a centralised command-and-control architecture. As prime contractor, OAS will lead system design and integration, combining its autonomous aerial platforms with complementary technologies from partners. Ondas said that it expects the architecture developed under this programme to be “highly relevant” to additional defence and homeland security customers in other countries. The programme will incorporate elements of Ondas’ System-of-Systems strategy, which integrates aerial, ground and cyber capabilities such as Airobotics’ autonomous drones, Iron Drone’s interception technologies, and Sentrycs’ cyber-over-RF safe-takeover capability. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

09 Dec 25. Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is awarded a $49,200,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to convert, test, and deliver existing Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement Extra Long Wheelbase cargo armored vehicles into an equal number of Condition Code “A” Resupply Vehicles for the United States Marine Corps. All work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with an expected completion date of November 2030. The maximum dollar value, including all ordering years, is $49,200,000. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual delivery orders as they are issued. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-26-D-0024).

 

05 Dec 25. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has been awarded a $42.5m contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command for Delivery Order 3 of its Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program.Teledyne FLIR Defense will deliver more than 600 of its advanced Rogue 1™ lethal loitering munition systems, along with ground control stations and training kits, for fielding to Marine Corps units starting this summer. Organic Precision Fires-Light is a program designed to provide rifle squads and platoons with a man-packable “organic, loitering, precision strike capability to engage the enemy beyond the line of sight.’ Teledyne FLIR’s Rogue 1 has proven highly successful in multiple exercises against moving and stationary armor, soft-skinned vehicles, and dismounted targets. Operators can attach modular, mission-specific payloads with lethal effects designed for distinct target types. An advanced fuzing system on Rogue 1 allows the aircraft to be safely returned to the operator and reused when targets are disengaged or missions aborted, which lightens the pack load for Marines while increasing their tactical effectiveness. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

SEA

 

10 Dec 25. BAE Systems Selected to Modernize USS Forrest Sherman. BAE Systems has received a $123 m contract from the U.S. Navy to modernize the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98). The total value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $139m if all options are exercised. BAE Systems’ Norfolk shipyard will begin work aboard the 9,200-ton ship in February 2026 under the Navy Depot Modernization Period (DMP) contract. In addition to underwater hull preservation work, the team will also recondition the ship’s engineering spaces, upgrade its command-and-control equipment, and refurbish the crew’s living spaces. The DMP work is expected to be completed in early 2027. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Dec 25. BAE Systems has been awarded a $36m production contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM) systems for integration onto U.S. Navy submarines. The MMM system is a radio frequency receiving antenna that provides U.S. Navy submarines the ability to detect, identify, and direction-find adversary communications signals before rising to the surface. The antennas will mount on new Virginia-class submarines and feed into Lockheed Martin’s AN/BLQ-10 electronic warfare (EW) system.

 

09 Dec 25. HawkEye 360, the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced that the US Navy has renewed its contract with the company for a fourth consecutive year under the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative. The $98.8m firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract extends the U.S. Navy’s access to HawkEye 360’s commercial radio frequency (RF) data and analytics for vessel detection and monitoring over key areas of interest throughout the Pacific. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

10 Dec 25. HENSOLDT will act as Lockheed Martin Canada’s Germany-based contractor to support the integration of the CMS 330 Combat Management System into German naval platforms beginning in early 2026. Sensor specialist, system integrator and solution provider HENSOLDT has been recognized by the German Federal Ministry of Defence, the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Lockheed Martin Canada as the Germany-based contractor for the integration of the Combat Management System (CMS 330) into select platforms of the German Navy. Developed in Canada and trusted by the Royal Canadian Navy and allies for more than 15 years, CMS 330 integrates shipboard sensors, weapons and communications to provide real-time situational awareness and coordinated decision-making for the operator and command teams. The system’s open architecture ensures it remains adaptable to evolving operational requirements in a complex global security environment. The use of CMS 330 across allied navies enhances interoperability, reduces training and sustainment costs, and while accelerating critical decision timelines in multi-threat operations. In just a few days, the HENSOLDT team will begin the initial analyses and studies prior to the actual integration of the CMS 330 into the ‘Bundeswehr system’, for example with regard to information security, design aspects and in-service support. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

08 Dec 25. AV, with partner Parry Labs, has been awarded a 3-year Other Transaction Agreement with an initial base contract value of $13.2m with additional options for a total potential contract value of $42m to provide the newly developed P550™ uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the U.S. Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program. The all-battery electric, high-performance P550 delivers long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities alongside lethal effects crucial to the LRR mission. AV will deliver P550 system updates along with support and documentation deliverables to the U.S. Army, PEO Aviation, PM UAS, PdM SUAS for testing, evaluation, and integration into the Army Family of Systems. This award is in addition to the previously announced delivery of P550 systems to PM UAS. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

10 Dec 25. The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems (LON: BA) a new five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for APKWS® laser-guidance kits to equip U.S. armed forces with tens of thousands of additional low-cost precision munitions. The contract has a maximum value of $1.7bn, with an initial $322 m order. The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a new five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for APKWS® laser-guidance kits to equip U.S. armed forces with thousands of additional low-cost precision munitions. The new contract supports increased domestic and international demand, enabling the Navy to purchase APKWS guidance kits over a five-year period. The kits are available to all U.S. armed forces, as well as allies via foreign defense sales. The APKWS guidance kit completes the mission and controls the cost. APKWS kits are combat proven as an air-to-surface, surface-to-surface, surface-to-air, and air-to-air munition. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

05 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $1,141,213,934 modification (P00005) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), undefinitized, advanced acquisition contract (N0001925C0070). This modification provides additional funding to previously awarded scope to procure long lead materials, parts, and components in support of 65 Lot 20 production aircraft and adds scope to procure long lead materials, parts, and components in support of 133 Lot 21 production aircraft for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, F-35 cooperative program partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed Fort Worth, Texas (59%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); and other various locations outside of the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed December 2030. Fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $188,000,000; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $115,786,000; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $16,234,934; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $38,893,000; FMS customer funds in the amount of $556,600,000; and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $225,700,000, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

09 Dec 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Northridge, California, was awarded a ceiling $ 100,000,000 cost-reimbursement/firm-fixed-rice, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract for Stand-in Attack Weapon and Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range. This contract provides for efforts to support work that is aligned with the Stand-in Attack Weapon Middle Tier Acquisition and to support both production and research and development for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range hardware design and development, systems engineering and integration, system modeling, qualification and testing as well as repair capability for delivered test assets.  Work will be performed at Northridge, California and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2034. This contract was a sole source acquisition.  Fiscal 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $18,701 are being obligated at time of award.  The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity. (FA865926DB002)

 

08 Dec 25. The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) Combat Electronic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) has been selected to provide advanced radio frequency testing capabilities for the fifth-generation fighter Enhanced Weapons Lab.

• CEESIM provides highly realistic representations of radio frequency (RF) threats to enable advanced weapons and survivability system development for fifth-generation fighters.
• Northrop Grumman has been a trusted partner with Lockheed Martin in fifth-generation fighter development since the start of the program, supporting the test and development needs of the U.S. and international fleets with CEESIM.
• CEESIM is built with a modular architecture, available in standard and compact configurations to suit a wide range of requirements.

 

08 Dec 25. Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of mission-critical airborne, maritime, and ground communication solutions, announced today that it has received a new order valued at approximately $7.5 m from a leading American aircraft manufacturer and U.S. Department of Defense supplier for the delivery of advanced digital Audio Management Systems (AMS) for fighter aircraft produced by the customer. Recently, Orbit also reported an additional $3.1m order from the U.S. Air Force for the upgrade of its ADAS Audio Management Systems installed onboard the KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft fleet. This order follows long-term framework agreements under which approximately $25 m in orders have already been executed.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

10 Dec 25. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems’ (LON: BA) FAST Labs™ research, development, and production organization a $16 m Phase 2 contract for the Oversight program. The Oversight program is focused on creating an autonomous system that keeps track, or maintains constant “custody,” of a large number of terrestrial assets via new satellite constellations. The award follows the successful completion of the Phase 1 program. During Phase 1, BAE Systems’ software was integrated into a modeling and simulation environment to demonstrate a custody mission on representative satellite and sensor models. In Phase 2, BAE Systems will mature its solution algorithms and demonstrate operation with increasingly larger constellations, more complex scenarios, and higher fidelity modeling and simulation environments. The technology will be physically deployed to both tactical-edge satellites and ground stations. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

10 Dec 25. South Korea has signed a deal to supply military equipment to the Peruvian army, South Korea’s presidential office said on Wednesday. Under the framework agreement between the two governments, Peru plans to procure a total of 195 units, 54 K2 tanks and 141 wheeled armored vehicles, in cooperation with a South Korean defence firm and Peru’s state-owned defence company, the office said in a statement. The statement did not specify the contract’s value, but said the scale of the ground-equipment exports covered by the agreement is the largest ever for South Korean defence exports to Latin America. “If the implementation contract is successfully completed, it would mark the K2 tank’s first entry into the Latin American market after its expansion into Europe,” it added. (Source: Reuters)

 

05 Dec 25. Ondas to Develop and Deploy Autonomous Border-Protection System with Thousands of Drones. Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, has announced that OAS has been selected as the prime contractor for a major development and commercialization program on behalf of a major governmental entity. Ondas expects to receive the initial purchase order in January 2026 to launch a multi-phase program spanning the next two years. Under the tender, OAS will architect, develop, and integrate a full-scale drone-based autonomous border-protection system designed to operate across both fixed and mobile environments. The multi-phase program is expected to culminate in the deployment of thousands of autonomous drones to provide persistent ISR, swarm-based response, and automated threat mitigation across complex border terrain. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

08 Dec 25. Oshkosh – Lebanon – M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of M1085A2 and M1078A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.5m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Lebanon has requested to buy 5-ton M1085A2 Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTVs) without winch; 2.5-ton M1078A2 MTVs without winch; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $90.5m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The principal contractor will be Oshkosh Defense, located in Oshkosh, WI. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Nov 25. SCD, a global leader in defense technology specializing in the development and manufacture of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors, has been awarded a strategic contract for hundreds of HD MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors from a long-standing customer in Asia. The detectors will be integrated into advanced Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) deployed across multiple global sites. This milestone order is the outcome of a joint development with a long-standing customer that has partnered with SCD with earlier generations of MWIR technologies. The transition to SCD’s HD MWIR detector family, including the BlackBird 1280, represents a technological leap toward the next generation of high-performance EOIR systems for ground platforms, offering superior image quality, enhance DRI, reliability, and operational endurance.

 

11 Dec 25. SMARTSHOOTER, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced fire control systems, has secured a contract as part of the technology evaluation to the Australian Defence Force project LAND 156 LOE 2. The evaluation will determine the suitability of the SMASH 3000 Fire Control System as part of the Dismounted Interim C-UAS Ensemble.

 

SEA

 

11 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin, Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $104,623,274 cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost type modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-23-C-5101) for the production of the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) portions unit of the Solid-State SPY ASEA Radar (SPY-7). This contract involves FMS to the government of Canada. Work will be performed in Moorestown, New Jersey, and is expected to be completed by January 2032. FMS (Canada) funds in the amount of $104,623,274 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) and 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(4) (International Agreement). Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

11 Dec 25. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is being awarded a noncompetitive firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case JA-P-NCO with the Japan Ministry of Defense. The contract modification P00061 to contract HQ0851-21-C-0001 has an estimated value of $52,293,200. The total value of the contract is increased from $1,552,193,993 to $1,604,487,193. Under this contract modification, the contractor will procure material and equipment for the initial outfitting and spares for the Aegis System Equipped Vessel program supporting Japan. The work will be performed in Moorestown, New Jersey. The performance period for this action is from Dec. 11, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2029. FMS funds in the amount of $51,518,358 are being obligated at the time of modification award. The Missile Defense Agency, Dahlgren, Virginia, is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

08 Dec 25. AeroVironment (AV) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in all-domain autonomous systems, has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth $874.26m from the U.S. Army Contracting Command. This contract will support future foreign military sales (FMS) through the Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, enabling allied and partner forces to procure a range of Groups 1-3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems from AV’s extensive portfolio of defense technology offerings. The systems available under this IDIQ contract include specific variations of the JUMP 20™, P550™, Puma™, Raven™, and Titan C-UAS™ systems along with training, initial spares packages, and logistics support. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

08 Dec 25. Boeing/RTX – Canada – Air Strike Weapons. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Air Strike Weapons and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.68bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Canada has requested to buy up to seven hundred fifty (750) GBU-39 practice bombs inert with fuzes; up to one hundred (100) GBU-39 Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs); up to one hundred (100) MK-82 inert filled bombs; up to two hundred twenty (220) 2,000-lb BLU-117 General Purpose (GP) bombs; up to one hundred forty-six (146) I-2000 penetrator warheads; up to three thousand four hundred fourteen (3,414) BLU-111 500-lb GP bombs; up to three thousand one hundred eight (3,108) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb Increment I (SDB-I) bombs; up to five thousand three hundred thirty-two (5,352) KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance sets; up to three hundred ninety-six (396) KMU-556 JDAM guidance sets; up to one hundred forty (140) KMU-557 JDAM guidance sets; up to two thousand four (2,004) GBU-53 SDBs – Increment II (SDB-II); and up to one hundred (100) GBU-53 SDB-II GTVs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: FMU-139 fuze systems; FMU-167 Hard Target Void Sensing Fuzes (HTVSF); DSU-38 laser illuminated target detectors for GBU-54; practice bombs; ammunition tools and special equipment; major and minor modifications equipment; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons and weapon support equipment; test equipment; training aids, devices, and spare parts; classified and unclassified software and software support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.68bn. The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, VA; and RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Dec 25. Boeing – Republic of Korea – GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I). U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Martin © The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $111.8m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Republic of Korea has requested to buy an additional six hundred twenty-four (624) GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $18.8m ($15.4m in major defense equipment (MDE)), included three hundred eighty-seven (387) GBU-39/B SDB-Is; aircraft components, spares, and accessories; explosive charges, devices, propellants, and components; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $111.8m. The principal contractor will be The Boeing Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

11 Dec 25. CAE has secured a landmark contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) under Project AIR5428 Phase 3 for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Valued at more than $270M CAD, this long-term agreement spans an initial 10-year performance period and represents a major step forward in advancing next-generation air mission training capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. The F-AMTS represents a transformation in how the RAAF will train its mission aircrew. CAE will deliver, with leading key industry organizations such as Nova Systems, Adacel, DXC Technology, Milskil, MMCLD, Airflite, and Seeing Machines, a modern, integrated training system. This system combines an advanced learning environment, courseware, and synthetic ground, and airborne training elements to replicate real-world operational complexity. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

09 Dec 25. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for support of foreign military sales (FMS) customers with UH-60A/L/M helicopter. The amount of this action is $43,612,272. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2030. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity (W912CH-25-D-0063).

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AIR

 

03 Dec 25. UK Space Agency invests £17m to drive next wave of space innovation.

Projects

1. Magdrive Ltd receives £2m to ready a powerful propulsion system for small satellites for mass production.
2. B2Space Ltd with partners SuperSharp Space Systems and University of South Wales receives £2m to create a UK-led Earth observation system using high-altitude platforms with advanced sensors, satcom connectivity and onboard AI.
3. Lightricity Ltd with partners AVS Added Value Solutions UK Ltd and IQE PLC receives £1.9m to create a fully flexible roll-out foldable solar panel for small satellites that can generate several kilowatts of power.
4. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence receives £1.47m to develop a satellite-based service to detect and track radio signals from Earth for defence and civil use.
5. Toshiba Europe Ltd, together with Heriot-Watt University and Cambridge, University has secured £1.45m to space-qualify critical quantum optoelectric components and integrate them into a UK-developed secure quantum communication systems for small satellites.
6. Filtronic Broadband Ltd receives £1.18m to build a high-powered amplifier system for satellite communications using advanced UK technology.
7. Lodestar Space Ltd with partners Magdrive Ltd and Cranfield University receives £1m to develop autonomous, modular robotic tools to service spacecraft in orbit.
8. Protolaunch Ltd with partners University of Southampton and Naicker Scientific Ltd receives £1m to develop a water-based propulsion system that combines chemical and electric thrust for sustainable and dynamic satellite movement.
9. University of Bristol with partners University of Bath, Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd, University of Strathclyde and University of York receives £980,000 to create a UV-based secure communication devices for smaller size and longer distance inter satellite CubeSats links.
10. University of Edinburgh with partner UK Astronomy Technology Centre (STFC) receives £850,000 to develop a compact, high-resolution CubeSat instrument to measure pollution from space, with global coverage.
11. The University of Southampton has received £800,000 and partnered with Cranfield Plasma Solutions to develop a plasma torch system for simulating the extreme thermal conditions of spacecraft atmospheric re-entry. This innovation will fill a key UK capability gap by providing high-fidelity, contamination-free material ablation testing, supporting sustainable space operations.
12. University of Birmingham with partner Alan Turing Institute receives £610,000 to design an AI-powered satellite radar system to understand the shape and structure of objects in space.
13. University of Strathclyde with partner BAE Systems PLC receives £540,000 to develop a new satellite navigation system that avoids relying on GPS by maintaining an agreed time through synchronisation.
14. University of Leicester with partner TWI Ltd receives £485,000 to build a robot-mounted welding system for in-space repair and structural joining, validated through vacuum and simulated-environment testing.
15. Orbit Fab Ltd with partner TAS UK receives £340,000 to create a refuellable electric propulsion system for satellites by developing a fluidic flatsat.
16. HR Wallingford receives £320,000, with support from Southern Water, Thames Water, and Evenlode Catchment Partnership to build an AI tool that uses satellite data to assess how farming affects water quality.
17. STFC RAL Space receives £260,000 to develop a new technology to support the calibration of next-generation meteorological satellites using UK-made electronics. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

03 Dec 25. Scottish space innovation secures UK Space Agency investment. Scotland’s space sector will receive a major funding boost to accelerate breakthrough technologies and boost commercialisation, the UK Space Agency will announce today at Space-Comm Expo Scotland. Scottish universities will collaborate with partners nationwide to receive a share of £3.8m from the National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP), on technologies for secure communications, environmental monitoring, and navigation. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

03 Dec 25. TT Electronics, a global provider of mission-critical power and sensing technology, today confirmed its continued, long-term involvement in the Eurofighter Typhoon program, specifically supporting the recent major defence agreement between the UK and Turkey. Building upon a long heritage with the Typhoon platform, this involvement will see the continuation of TT Electronics as a supplier of essential, mission-critical power management systems for the Turkish aircraft order. The contract agreement to deliver 20 new Typhoon jets is valued at up to £8bn, and is led by prime contractor BAE Systems in partnership with European consortium members Leonardo and Airbus. As a trusted partner to prime contractor BAE Systems, TT Electronics will supply three core systems for each jet from its Manchester production site. The continued involvement in the Typhoon programme secures TT Electronics’ confirmed order book well into the next decade, and delivers key strategic benefits:

• Supply Chain Resilience and Quality: The commitment directly mitigates the challenge of obsolescence, enabling TT Electronics to anticipate and manage its supply chain. As an embedded supplier, TT Electronics ensures maximum traceability, production quality, and on-time delivery performance, strengthening overall supply chain resilience and operational flexibility.
• Sustained Employment: The programme ensures a crucial pipeline of work, securing high-value UK employment and expert engineering skillsets at TT Electronics’ facilities for over a decade.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

03 Dec 25. Advanced Navigation, a global leader in assured positioning navigation and timing (APNT) technologies and autonomous systems, has finalised a multi-m dollar deal with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’), marking a new phase of collaboration between two world-class defence innovators. Under the deal, Advanced Navigation will supply more than 50 Boreas D90 fibre-optic gyroscope inertial navigation systems (FOG INS) to strengthen KONGSBERG’s PROTECTOR RS4 in high-threat, contested environments. As a strategic-grade INS, the Boreas D90 is engineered for the world’s most extreme environments, providing a decisive advantage by maintaining exact targeting and unwavering line-of-sight control for the PROTECTOR RS4. The Boreas D90 was selected not only for its superior precision in GNSS-denied conditions, but also for Advanced Navigation’s proven capacity to meet demanding delivery timelines. This agility is made possible by the company’s state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing. By controlling the entire production process, from sourcing raw components to assembly and testing in simulated EW environments, Advanced Navigation can rapidly scale output on-demand and guarantee schedule certainty – a critical factor for KONGSBERG.

 

02 Dec 25. IDV will supply an additional 658 tactical-logistic trucks to the Italian Army, extending the original contract signed in 2024 for 1,453 vehicles. The contract will renew and modernise the Italian Army’s fleet of tactical-logistic vehicles and further strengthen its logistic capabilities by increasing the total number of trucks to 2,111 units, with deliveries planned through 2039. The additional vehicles will be based on the new range of IDV standard military trucks in a variety of logistic platforms including material transport trucks, water and fuel tankers, container carriers, recovery vehicles and towing systems. Moreover, IDV will provide logistic support including maintenance and assistance for the entire fleet. (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Nov 25. Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a $500,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the production and minor modification of 500-kilowatt skid mobile electric power generator sets and power plants in support of Foreign Military Sales to Poland. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 26, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W909MY-26-D-0001). (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

28 Nov 25. Norway orders M3 from GDELS. The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency NDMA and General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems have today signed a contract for the delivery of the M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system. Norway is the third member of the Nordic Defence Cooperation NORDEFCO to procure the M3 after Sweden and Denmark. This latest order will further strengthen interoperability within NATO, as six member states will now use the M3. The amphibious system has established itself as the fastest and most flexible means for wet gap crossing on the market and has already proven its suitability for the northern theater of operations. Only in October, Germany and the United Kingdom, through the Joint Organisation for Armaments Cooperation OCCAR, have ordered a new generation of the M3 to replace their existing fleets.

 

01 Dec 25. Saab has received a third order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency. The order value is approximately SEK 1.4 bn with deliveries 2026-2030. Saab will deliver a third battery of the MSHORAD to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The system will be integrated by Saab into the JLTV 4×4 vehicles manufactured by Oshkosh.

 

04 Dec 25. Israel – Greek lawmakers approved late on Thursday the purchase of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems from Israel for about 650m euros ($757.84m), two officials with knowledge of the issue told Reuters. Greece has said it will spend about 28bn euros ($32.66bn) by 2036 to modernise its armed forces as it emerges from a 2009-2018 debt crisis and tries to keep pace with its historic rival Turkey. (Source: Reuters)

 

01 Dec 25. Patria – Sweden to procure additional 94 Patria 6×6 vehicles through the CAVS vehicle programme. The Swedish Armed Forces has tasked The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) with procuring an additional order of 94 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles, known as Pansarterrängbil 300 in Sweden. This order encompasses troop transport, command control (C2), and Medevac variants. The vehicles will be supplied by Patria, with substantial input from Swedish industry. The total value of the contract is approximately SEK 1.5bn, or around 140m in Euros.

 

02 Dec 25. Saab has received a first order from the Spanish Army for Individual Duel Simulation systems. This entails a mix of supply and services and includes Saab’s advanced infantry soldier systems and exercise control to be used in different units within the Spanish Army. This is the first order within a framework agreement between the Spanish Army and Saab, with a potential maximum total value of approximately EUR 34 m. The agreement includes Saab’s GAMER live training equipment including Personal Detection Devices (PDDs), weapon kits and Manpack-systems. It also includes the option to add further training capabilities. Saab will now establish its training systems in Spain, together with the local partner Tecnobit. This will enable realistic live training at different regiments throughout Spain.

 

02 Dec 25. Saab has received a third order for the Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system from the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency. The order value is approximately SEK 1.4bn with deliveries 2026-2030. Saab will deliver a third battery of the MSHORAD to the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The system will be integrated by Saab into the JLTV 4×4 vehicles manufactured by Oshkosh. (Source: ASD Network)

 

02 Dec 25. Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, and its subsidiary Howe & Howe, announced today a sale of the RIPSAW® M3 robotic ground vehicle to the government of Sweden, the product’s first European customer. The M3 is part of Textron Systems’ RIPSAW family of vehicles, designed as a rugged and reliable robotic ground vehicle that leverages a Modular Open System Approach (MOSA) to simplify integration of new payloads, controllers and autonomy suites. Building on its reputation as a global leader in uncrewed, robotic and autonomous vehicles for land, air and sea, Textron Systems continues to invest in the design and maturation of a highly scalable, configurable family of robotic ground vehicles that deliver exceptional transportability, mission flexibility and battlefield agility. The RIPSAW M3 provides confidence to the warfighter with a powerful hybrid-electric powertrain, high ground clearance, and composite rubber track system, providing unmatched mobility in offroad, operationally relevant environments, with over 180 miles of range.

 

01 Dec 25. Theon International Plc (THEON) announced a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr for up to 25,000 sets of THEON’s thermal weapon mounted clip-on sights. The contract sees initial firm order of c. 6,000 units and additional options of c. 19,000 units, under a multi-year framework agreement. The signing took place in Koblenz earlier today. It represents the largest procurement of such thermal clip-on sights within the European Union to date and Theon’s largest order for this product to date. THEON will announce its total order intake and options for 2025 on December 10, 2025, following the signing of the already announced OCCAR amendment. THEON intends to assemble the systems in its facilities in Wetzlar, Germany, in line with its continuous local fulfillment strategy and successful expansion of its geographic footprint, having invested into four German companies during the past few years. By securing this contract, THEON has once again prevailed in a competitive tender conducted by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). Following the order for the IRIS-C thermal clip-on, this is the second tender that THEON has won in Germany in the digital/ thermal technology sector this year. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

04 Dec 25. ASFAT – Romania and Türkiye have entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a HISAR-class corvette for the Romanian Naval Forces. The contract was signed by the Romanian Ministry of National Defence, General Directorate for Armaments head brigadier general Ion-Cornel Pleșa, and Military Factory and Shipyard Management (ASFAT) CEO Mustafa İlbaş on 3 December 2025. ASFAT is a Turkish state-owned defence contractor. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

28 Nov 25.  Navantia – Spain greenlights €3.2bn modernization program for F100 frigates. Spain has approved a major mid-life modernization program for its F100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates, which form an important part of the Spanish Navy’s surface fleet. As disclosed, the Council of Ministers has authorised the signing of the execution order for the upgrade effort, valued at €3.2bn and expected to run for ten years. The F100 class marked a major technological milestone for European shipbuilding. The frigates, which are 147 meters long with a beam of 18.6 meters and a full-load displacement of approximately 6,000 tons, are the first in Europe to integrate the Aegis combat management system with the AN/SPY-1D radar, forming the core of their area-air defense capability. Armament includes a 48-cell Mk 41 vertical launch system capable of deploying SM-2 and ESSM missiles, a 5-inch/54 Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedo tubes for Mk 46 or Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes, and a close-in weapons suite featuring the Meroka CIWS. The frigates also carry an SH-60B or MH-60R helicopter for extended anti-submarine and surface warfare missions. Delivered between 2002 and 2012, the five F100 frigates are approaching the midpoint of their operational life. The work will be carried out at Navantia’s Ría de Ferrol shipyard, generating an estimated annual impact of €215 m on Spain’s GDP and supporting around 3,500 jobs across direct, indirect, and induced employment. The initiative forms part of the Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defense approved by the government in April. (Source: Clarion)

 

AIR

 

21 Nov 25. Amphinicy Technologies has been appointed by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor for the ONEST (Optical Ground Station Network Scheduling Testbed), a project under ESA’s ScyLight programdedicated to optical and quantum communications. The initiative aims to strengthen European capabilities in secure, high-throughput satellite communications and lay the groundwork for more efficient and resilient services across the satcom sector. (Source: Satnews)

 

04 Dec 25. Babcock France, the defence company, has been awarded a contract to support the French Test Pilot school (EPNER) with a L-39 aircraft – the first for its fleet.  The contract, for flight test training, will see the aircraft used for instruction and evaluation sessions, enabling trainees to assess aircraft performance and flying qualities under realistic operational conditions. It also involves target simulation missions for the Direction Générale de l’Armement – Essais en Vol (DGA EV). The L-39 will be used in adversary simulation roles for flight testing and technical missions, including:

• Training of servicing mechanics for DGA EV
• Refresher training for DGA EV mechanics
• Release flights for EPNER instructors and test pilots already qualified on the L-39

 

03 Dec 25. Leonardo – Austria finalises M-346 deal with Italy. Austria has finalised with Italy the procurement of Leonardo M-346FA (fighter attack) light strike combat and advanced trainer aircraft. Spokesperson of the Austrian Ministry of Defence Michael Bauer confirmed the milestone on 29 November, saying that the EUR1.5bn (USD1.7bn) deal for 12 M-346FAs to replace the air force’s Saab 105s had been signed, including weapons, sustainment, and training. With an EUR80m unit cost for the jets, the package also includes EUR400 m in industrial offsets. (Source: Janes)

 

28 Nov 25. TEKEVER has signed with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) a new €30m (USD 35m) framework contract for a two year period with possible extensions up to 4 years. TEKEVER will provide two complete systems, each comprising two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS), to support simultaneous, multi-region deployments across European waters. At the core of this service is TEKEVER’s AR5, a medium-altitude, long-endurance fixed wing UAS, designed for complex maritime scenarios. Capable of flying beyond line of sight, the AR5 platform offers up to 12 hours of endurance in the configuration delivered to EMSA, the AR5 platform supports a modular payload architecture with available options such as electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) cameras, maritime radar, AIS receivers, high capacity SATCOM and EPIRB antennas. A newly available second gimbal allows for automatic detection, enhancing AI-driven capabilities. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

01 Dec 25.  Pilatus – The Belgian Government has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System as the new training solution for the Belgian Air Force. A fleet of 18 PC-7 MKX plus integrated Ground-Based Training System will replace the existing training aircraft used to provide basic training of military pilots with deliveries scheduled to start in 2027. On November 27, 2025, the Belgian Government approved the award of a comprehensive 20-year service contract to Pilatus to provide training services based on the PC-7 MKX. The comprehensive training solution encompasses not only the 18 aircraft but also advanced ground-based training tools, forming a fully integrated system. Pilatus will deliver state-of-the-art simulators, computer-based training platforms and mission planning and debriefing systems, ensuring seamless training continuity from classroom to cockpit.  (Source: ASD Network)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

02 Dec 25. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded the first in a series of awards for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $151,000,000,000. This first phase of staggered awards is to 1,014 qualifying offerors in accordance with the terms of the solicitation. SHIELD allows MDA and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly compete orders under one flexible enterprise vehicle. Performance will occur across the U.S. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled applications where pertinent, and maximizing use of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering, and agile processes in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of these capabilities. If all options are exercised, work will continue through December 2035. No funds will be obligated on the base award; funds will be obligated at the order level. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with 2,463 offers received. MDA, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ085925RE001).

 

01 Dec 25. BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $184,400,905 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for amphibious combat vehicles (ACV). The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $3,859,806,117. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 30 full rate production ACV medium caliber cannon mission role variants and associated production, fielding and support costs, and spares. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania (60%); Aiken, South Carolina (15%); San Jose, California (15%); Sterling Heights, Michigan (5%); and Stafford, Virginia (5%) with an expected completion date of March 2028. Fiscal 2026 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $184,400,905 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-16-C-0006).

 

01 Dec 25. Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announces that Zone 5 Technologies, a UAS and technology development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, has selected Echodyne as its radar provider for its Paladin Low Collateral Effects Interceptor (LCEI) drone. The Paladin is an autonomous UAS interceptor solution equipped with a quick-swap payload and an advanced battle management system that neutralizes UAS threats – the first of its kind to be added to the Department of Defense (DoD) Blue UAS Cleared List. As adversary drone threats rapidly evolve, accurately detecting, tracking, and neutralizing hostile drones is critical for force protection and mission success. Paladin needed a radar sensor that could deliver highly accurate airspace data with the lowest size, weight, and power (SWaP). Zone 5 selected EchoFlight airborne MESA® radar for its ideal combination of ultra-low SWaP and superior performance, enabling Paladin to navigate the airspace and achieve mission success. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

AIR

 

03 Dec 25. NAVAIR Selects 4 Vendors to Compete for Drone ISR Basic Ordering Agreements. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command’s program executive office for unmanned aviation and strike weapons has revealed plans to issue delivery orders under four basic ordering agreements to support land and sea-based unmanned aerial system contractor-owned, contractor-operated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, services. What Will NAVAIR’s UAS COCO ISR Services Contracts Cover? According to a pre-solicitation notice published on SAM.gov on Nov. 20, the agreements will require contractors to provide trained personnel, non-developmental UAS platforms, certifications, operations and maintenance, spare parts, and product support. These services are intended to support ISR missions, delivering continuous sensor data and imagery to combatant commands. They will aid U.S. and allied forces in combat and contingency operations, guided by joint urgent operational needs, fleet top-level requirements and other operational directives. Which Companies Will Vie for Delivery Orders Under NAVAIR’s BOAs? NAVAIR will procure the necessary products or services from a restricted set of suppliers:

• AeroVironment
• Shield AI
• Insitu
• Textron Systems

These companies are expected to compete for each opportunity, with the winning bidder receiving the delivery order under the applicable BOA. Based on the request for information notice issued on SAM.gov in January, Insitu and Textron Systems are currently providing the services under firm-fixed-price BOAs issued in March 2021. (Source: UAS VISION/ExecutiveGov; SamGov

 

02 Dec 25. Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced it has been awarded a 5-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office (COMSO) with a potential value of up to $85.8m.   The System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization (SITH) contract enables technological refreshes, lifecycle upgrades, and security enhancements to the Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) Service Center, Technical Support Center (TSC), and Defense Ground Station (DGS). SITH is a follow-on contract to the Gateway Evolution Contract awarded to Iridium in 2019.

 

28 Nov 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $178,360,242 modification (P00004) to a previously awarded, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized, advanced acquisition contract (N0001925C0070). This modification adds scope to procure economic order quantity material, parts, and components for four Lot 20 aircraft, 22 Lot 21 aircraft and 22 Lot 22 aircraft for F-35 cooperative program partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (59%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed in December 2030. FMS customer funds in the amount of $36,360,242; and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $142,000,000, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

28 Nov 25. RTX Corp., Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,606,190,091 cost, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and fixed-price-incentive-fee undefinitized contract for recurring sustainment support, program management, financial and administrative activities, propulsion integration, replenishment spare part buys, engineering support, material management, configuration management, product management support, software sustainment, security management, Joint Technical Data updates, support equipment management, depot level maintenance and repair for all fielded propulsion systems at the F-35 production sites and operational locations, as well as training for propulsion systems used in F-35 air vehicle. It provides global maintenance services for F135 propulsion system at unit and depot levels, as well as replenishment spare parts. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (40%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (21%); Indianapolis, Indiana (12%); West Palm Beach, Florida (6%); Windsor Locks, Connecticut (6%); Brekstad, Norway (4%); Leeuwarden, Netherlands (3%); Iwakuni, Japan (3%); Williamstown, Australia (2%); Cameri, Italy (1%); Marham, United Kingdom (1%); and Fort Worth, Texas (1%), and expected to be completed in November 2026. Fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Air Force) in the amount of $56,480,819; fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Marine Corps) in the amount of $30,665,093; fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds (Navy) in the amount of $11,829,825; and partner and Foreign Military Sales funding in the amount of $51,017,310, will be obligated at the time of award, $98,975,737 of which expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001926C0112). (Awarded Nov. 26, 2025)

 

03 Dec 25.  AscendArc – SLI (Space Leasing International), has signed heads of agreement for the purchase of two of AscendArc’s next-gen Ka-band satellites with a combined value of over $200 m. This deal is part of a wider partnership that lets AscendArc offer its satellites on leasing terms instead of requiring an outright purchase. Through the SLI finance platform, satellite operators can access the latest technology as operating expenditure rather than capital expenditure. The partnership supports AscendArc’s mission to lower the barrier to entry for securing a geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

02 Dec 25. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year task order valued at up to $79 m to continue its work ensuring decision dominance for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center. CACI will support the center’s mission to develop and integrate C5ISR technologies that empower the networked soldier through systems engineering and technology development. As part of this work, CACI will provide industry leading EW practices as well as critical RF Spectrum focused support to explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) survivability and electronic countermeasures (ECM) advancement. This will ensure the interoperability and efficacy of EW and ECM systems and techniques, enhancing the survivability and lethality of warfighters. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

02 Dec 25. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case/ The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA) Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) II case to requisition orders for centrally managed spares and repair parts. This case supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps’ UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk utility helicopters; AH-64A/D/E Apache attack helicopters; CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters; Schweizer 333 helicopters; and Aerial Scout helicopters; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $500m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that contributes to political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region. The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia’s ability to effectively maintain and operate their U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. This will allow better integration with U.S.-led coalitions and operate independently in support of U.S. interests and the security of U.S. forces in theater and is consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the Central Command region. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the military balance in the region. There are no principal contractors involved with this potential sale. At this time, the U.S. government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Source: ASD Network)

 

01 Dec 25. IAI – The Royal Thai Air Force has selected the BARAK MX air and missile defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of its plan to upgrade national base protection under its Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) program. The procurement contract, valued at 3.44bn baht (approx. $107m), includes one full BARAK MX unit, making it the most advanced air defense asset in Thailand’s arsenal to date. According to the official announcement, the BARAK MX system was chosen to counter evolving air threats, including drones and long-range missiles. The high-to-medium altitude defense system will replace older capabilities and enhance multi-layered protection for key strategic locations.  (Source: https://defence-blog.com/)

 

01 Dec 25. Otokar, largest land platforms exporter of Turkiye, has received an order amounted 83,6 m USD for its combat proven COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored wheeled vehicle. Under the export-registered sales contract, the vehicles are planned to be delivered within 2025. COBRA II IS ACTIVELY USED IN 13 COUNTRIES. The COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored wheeled vehicle, produced by Otokar, is actively used by more than 20 users in 13 countries. The combat proven COBRA II is operated by armies in different parts of the world on toughest terrain and under various climate conditions.

 

AIR

 

02 Dec 25. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Blanket Order Training. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Blanket Order Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy blanket order aviation training services for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Corps (RSLFAC) from the U.S. Army. The following non-MDE items will be included: initial through advanced rotary-wing flight and maintainer training for personnel of the (RSLFAC) under sponsorship of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). The training will be conducted by U.S. Army instructors on the AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Chinook, UH-72A Lakota, and UH-60L/M Black Hawk Helicopters. The estimated total cost is $500m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region.The proposed sale will enhance Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing initial through advanced aviation operator and maintainer training for the safe and professional operation of the RSLFAC’s U.S.-procured helicopter fleet. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing the training into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this training will not alter the military balance in the region. This training will be provided at various CONUS based U.S. Army training sites under sponsorship of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). At this time, the U.S. government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded. (Source: ASD Network)

 

04 Dec 25. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an estimated $117m cost-plus-fixed-fee follow-on contract to provide Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support for Naval Air System Command’s (NAVAIR) F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). KBR provides expertise to help Australia, Finland and Switzerland maintain and operate their F/A-18 fighter jets through PMA-265 for optimal defense readiness. This includes implementation, engineering and logistics, ensuring the jets stay outfitted with the newest tools and technology and are mission-ready. The work ensures smooth coordination between countries and keeps aircraft safe, reliable and ready to fly. Contract performance will take place across multiple U.S. locations and international partner nations over a period of five years. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide integrated program management, engineering, financial and logistics support for the F/A-18 FMS programs with Finland, Australia and Switzerland. The team will assist PMA-265 in sustaining aircraft systems, managing acquisition and training efforts, and supporting lifecycle logistics and communications security operations.

 

04 Dec 25. MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced today it has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) valued at $44.7 million to procure and deliver critical long lead parts in support of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM) replenishment satellite development. The Government of Canada further announced its intention to contract MDA Space to build, test, and launch this additional satellite for the RCM. The contract for the full mission is expected to be awarded in 2026, subject to contract finalization and approvals. These contracts are part of the Government of Canada’s $1.012 billion RADARSAT+ initiative, a 15‑year investment that the CSA announced in October 2023 to support immediate and future satellite Earth observation needs. The initiative includes funding for a replenishment satellite for the RCM as well as funding to initiate the definition of a next-generation national sovereign synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite system that will succeed the RCM. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

02 Dec 25. Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has been awarded a 25-year contract by SkyAlyne to support its Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The win is part of Serco’s support of SkyAlyne, of which Serco is a key subcontractor. This project is part of SkyAlyne’s CAN$11bn contract with the RCAF over 25 years. The FAcT contract will be worth CAN$490m (GBP £266m) to Serco over the full 25 years. The Government of Canada officially awarded the FAcT contract to SkyAlyne in late May 2024. FAcT combines three separate RCAF training programs and will modernise and enhance Pilot and Aircrew training, ensuring the next generation of RCAF aviators are prepared for future challenges. As part of FAcT, Serco will provide critical training enablers, including air navigation services, air traffic control, site services, facility maintenance and management, site security and Serco Weather Services. Leveraging its extensive experience in training and facility and asset management, including the deployment of a Computerized Maintenance Management System for FAcT Infrastructure. Serco will ensure continued efficient and reliable operations at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Additionally, Serco’s considerable experience as part of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program at 15 Wing will support a seamless transition to the FAcT program.

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SEA

 

26 Nov 25. RTX – United Kingdom – Navy Multiband Terminals. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Navy Multiband Terminals and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy an additional six (6) Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Navy Multiband Terminals (NMT) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $41.02m ($14.63m in MDE), included two (2) AEHF NMTs. This notification is for a combined total of eight (8) AEHF NMTs. The following non-MDE items will also be included: KGV-136R communications security devices; communications equipment; submarine high data rate masts; ancillary equipment; containers; integration and test support; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $200m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a key NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring communications interoperability. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The UK Royal Navy will install the NMT system aboard Dreadnought submarines to enable AEHF satellite communications to Royal Navy and Minister of Defence shore sites, ships, and submarines in a non-contested threat environment. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

21 Nov 25. BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been awarded a contract by the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver 44 additional CV90MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles at a value of approximately $450m including spares, support, logistics, and training. This builds upon a previous contract awarded in 2024 for 115 CV90s, taking the total of CV90MkIIICs for the Royal Danish Army to 159, and replaces the planned mid-life extension program for the existing CV9035DK fleet, reflecting Denmark’s commitment to modernizing its military capabilities with the latest technology. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

25 Nov 25. DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to announce it has received a follow-on contract for $5.2m from an in-country European reseller, that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military customer. The contract is for handheld counter-drone systems and associated accessories. DroneShield has all stock on-the-shelf to deliver this order and will receive cash payment in 4Q25. No additional material conditions need to be satisfied. The reseller is a vetted counterparty that DroneShield has worked with for three years. Over this period, and excluding the contract announced today, DroneShield has received 12 contracts from this reseller totalling over $70m.

 

26 Nov 25. HENSOLDT to continue In-Service Support for the COBRA artillery radar until the end of 2028. The International armament organisation, Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), has commissioned HENSOLDT to provide In-Service Support (ISS) for the artillery detection radar COunter Battery RAdar (COBRA) for a further three years. With this new ISS contract, the result of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Germany and France, OCCAR and the Participating States reaffirm their confidence in HENSOLDT as the strategic industrial partner to support the COBRA systems for the next 3 years and even beyond until the end of its service life.
As the System Design Authority, HENSOLDT will continue to be responsible for the following core services: configuration management, technical incident management, technical support, on-site maintenance, logistical documentation, IT security management, quality assurance and safety, with a particular focus on obsolescence management and remediation. HENSOLDT is thus making important contributions to ensuring system availability until 2035 and beyond. COBRA is still the world’s most powerful weapon location radar. Its main task is the precise detection of enemy artillery, rockets and mortars. It is characterised in particular by a long reconnaissance range, high resistance to electronic countermeasures and full mobility. For over 12 years, HENSOLDT, with its wholly-owned subsidiary ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH as the main contractor and system design authority, has been responsible for ISS and the further development of the COBRA systems.
The OCCAR managed – COBRA Programme is impressive proof of Germany and France’s pioneering commitment to increased European cooperation in the areas of security and defence as the basis for the security, sovereignty and integrity of a united Europe. (Source: ASD Network)

 

26 Nov 25. HENSOLDT has received a major order worth just under €1bn. The customer is General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). Over the next seven years, the company will equip the German Armed Forces’ new Next Generation (NG) reconnaissance vehicle LUCHS 2 with state-of-the-art sensor technology and the CERETRON mission system. The order is considered the largest single order in this capability area in HENSOLDT’s history. The contract covers development and pre-series vehicles as well as two production batches with a term until 2032. In a first batch, equipment for 274 vehicles was ordered; further options for additional systems are planned. In addition to supplying hardware and software, HENSOLDT is providing a comprehensive logistics support package – including training, documentation, spare parts supply and long-term system support.

 

26 Nov 25. KNDS Modernizes BOXER Ambulance Vehicles for the Bundeswehr. KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) will modernize all BOXER 8×8 wheeled vehicles in the variant sgSanKfz (heavily protected Ambulance vehicle). A corresponding contract has been signed between ARTEC (OEM of the BOXER system and a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme) and KNDS. A total of 72 BOXER Ambulance will be upgraded. This includes new, state-of-the-art medical equipment for the ambulances. In addition, the BOXER sgSanKfz will be equipped with the latest generation of digital radios as part of the German Army’s D-LBO (Digitalization of Land-Based Operations) project. The contract is valued at approximately €117m. The first upgraded systems are expected to be delivered starting in 2027. The variable ambulance mission module can accommodate a variable number of casualties, depending on the type of injury. Intensive care is also possible. The BOXER Ambulance offers the same level of protection for the crew as the BOXER infantry variant, making it one of the best-protected medical vehicles on the market. (Source: ASD Network)

 

27 Nov 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the government of Denmark for the delivery of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air defence. The EUR 500m contract will provide Denmark with the latest technology and the most modern and advanced air defence capability in the world.

 

24 Nov 25. European airport orders Ondas Iron Drone Raider as drone intrusion concerns increase. Ondas has secured an approximate USD 8.2 m purchase order from a European security agency to deploy multiple Iron Drone Raider™ counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) units for the protection of one of a large international airport in Europe.
Ondas’ Airobotics subsidiary will serve as the prime contractor on the project, overseeing system integration, installation and operational readiness of the Iron Drone Raider systems across the airport perimeter.
Recent incidents across Europe, where drone intrusions forced flight delays and cancellations, have expedited the need for C-UAS technology.
The Iron Drone Raider provides interception and kinetic engagement capabilities. Using an AI-enabled detection-to-intercept workflow, the Raider launches an interceptor drone that is designed to safely capture hostile UAS using a reusable net payload without collateral damage or interference with civilian communications. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

27 Nov 25. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles wins framework contract from Danish Armed Forces for logistics vehicles – first call-off in the double-digit million euro range. Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has once again achieved significant success with the HX truck family. The Danish procurement authority FMI (Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse; Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has awarded Rheinmetall a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 1,000 HX and TG trucks. The contract was accompanied by an initial call-off for over 100 trucks. This call-off is worth in the double-digit million euro range and was booked in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The new trucks will be procured as part of the build-up of a Danish heavy infantry brigade. Delivery of the vehicles will take place within an exceptionally short time frame. First call-offs will be delivered before end of 2027. The order also includes additional services such as maintenance, spare parts, and vehicle training. At the same occasion the sustainment contract for the existing fleet is prolonged for additional four years. This order marks Denmark’s return to the HX family of users. It also represents a decisive strategic step toward strengthening the market position in Northern European countries and positioning the HX as the Royal Danish Army’s standard tactical truck. The new order further demonstrates the high level of acceptance enjoyed by the proven HX vehicles.

 

26 Nov 25. Rheinmetall has been commissioned by a NATO customer to supply HERO Loitering Munition Systems. A total of several hundred systems have been ordered this year. The value of the contracts is in the low three-digit-million euro range gross. Deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2026 and are scheduled to be completed by the end of next year. The LM systems will be produced in Italy by RWM Italia with the support of the partner UVision Air Ltd.
The ordered HERO systems are equipped with the latest generation of high performance anti-tank warheads developed by Rheinmetall.
In RWM Italia’s modern production facility the serial production of Loitering Munitions is at full speed. The current range of products includes:
• HERO 30 (small, portable LM for infantry usage)
• HERO 120 (Medium-sized LM for precision strikes against armoured vehicles and immovable installations)
• HERO 400 (Medium/long-range LM for precision strikes against fortified positions)
Several NATO customers in Europe have placed orders.
In recent years, drones and Loitering Munitions have become increasingly important in modern warfare. Rheinmetall has responded to this development, both in terms of the deployment of these modern weapons as well as the defence against them.
Rheinmetall’s UAS and loitering munitions portfolio also includes the LUNA NG reconnaissance drone and several other models in different classes. Rheinmetall also cooperates with other well-known companies in this business segment, such as Lockheed Martin, Anduril and Auterion.
In addition, drone defence is another area in which Rheinmetall is a leader. Its portfolio covers the entire sensor-to-effector chain, from detection and identification to countermeasures using jammers, cannon-based air defence systems (e.g. “Skyranger”) or high-energy lasers.

 

25 Nov 25. Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on sensors and command-and-control systems for a ground-based air defence system solution for brigades. The order value is approximately SEK 2.1bn. Deliveries will take place 2027-2028. The command and control and the sensor systems continue to build on previous deliveries to FMV to strengthen the Swedish ground-based air defence. In addition to the command-and-control system (LSS Lv) and the Giraffe 1X radar, the order consists of weapon system integration, studies and spare parts. This gives the customer a highly mobile short-range ground-based air defence system.
The contract also includes an integration study to complement the ground-based air defence system for brigades with Giraffe AMB radar for medium-range surveillance.

 

26 Nov 25. Finland and Sweden order more Sisu GTP 4×4 offroad vehicles. The FMV and FDF have ordered 300 more Sisu GTP 4×4 offroad vehicles (photo of the FDF troop transport vehicle variant). (Sisu Auto)
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Sisu Auto announced on 24 November that the FMV and Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) ordered 300 more Sisu GTP 4×4 offroad vehicles worth SEK2bn (USD210.2bn) on 20 November. The FMV said on its website that the Swedish Armed Forces would receive its vehicles in 2026–28. In January 2024, the FMV, FDF Logistics Command, and Sisu Auto signed a long-term Finnish-Swedish Defence Cooperation (FISE) framework agreement covering the delivery of armoured military vehicles and Sisu Auto received initial orders for over 250 Sisu GTP vehicles, according to the Finnish company. Sisu Auto said approximately 120 vehicles had been delivered so far, and both customers have placed several more orders for Sisu GTP vehicles. In addition, Sisu Auto is preparing to supply GTP to “a new, significant European market”, referring to an undisclosed country. The company reported a total order book for nearly 500 vehicles worth approximately EUR400m. It added that more than 95% of the order book is for military vehicle products, with a significant share allocated to export deliveries. (Source: Janes)

 

SEA

 

24 Nov 25. Strategic partnership between CNN MCO, Thales and CS Group to modernise three amphibious helicopter carriers of the French Navy, under the project management of the Fleet Support Service. As part of the French Navy’s programme for the maintenance in operational condition (MCO) of its vessels, CNN MCO, an Equans France company, has announced a strategic partnership with Thales and CS GROUP, a subsidiary to Sopra Steria, to equip the amphibious helicopter carriers (AHC) with a new, highly resilient inertial navigation system designed for electronic warfare environments. Together, the three companies form a 100% French and sovereign industrial consortium dedicated to naval performance. Following successful tests confirming the effectiveness of the selected solution, deployment has just been successfully completed aboard the Mistral, during its technical maintenance period at the Toulon naval base.

 

26 Nov 25. Poland picks Sweden’s Saab to supply it with three submarines.
• Summary
• Poland deputy PM says deal worth around $2.7bn
• First submarine expected to be delivered in 2030
• Poland tries to build a Baltic alliance
• Submarines could help NATO prevent attacks in Baltic watersSAAB CEO hails “milestone” first submarine export Poland said on Wednesday it had chosen Sweden’s Saab to supply it with three submarines, in a multi-bn-dollar deal that forms a key element of Warsaw’s efforts to bolster its defences in the Baltic Sea. Warsaw has been ramping up investments in the armed forces to counter what it sees as a growing threat from Russia after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The deal with Sweden under the “Orka” programme to boost Poland’s military exemplifies Warsaw’s efforts to build a Baltic alliance, as its traditional Central European ties are pressured by divisions over Russia and approaches towards the European Union.(Source: Reuters)

 

AIR

 

21 Nov 25. ESA appoints Amphinicy Technologies as ONEST’s prime contractor to create a modular optical ground station network testbed.
Amphinicy Technologies has been appointed by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor for the ONEST (Optical Ground Station Network Scheduling Testbed), a project under ESA’s ScyLight programdedicated to optical and quantum communications. The initiative aims to strengthen European capabilities in secure, high-throughput satellite communications and lay the groundwork for more efficient and resilient services across the satcom sector. Developed by the satellite solutions provider SES, Officina Stellare, and Amphinicy Technologies, ONEST will create a modular optical ground station network testbed designed to advance optical and quantum communication technologies. The initiative focuses on interoperability, resource planning, and continuous, efficient operations for the next generation of optical satellite communication networks. (Source: Satnews)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

26 Nov 25. The U.S. Army and BAE Systems (LON: BA) definitized a contract modification worth over $390m to upgrade additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles for Soldiers. The order of enhanced, future-ready Bradley A4s will be delivered to the Army as the modern replacement to former variants, greatly improving lethality, survivability, and safety. The Bradley A4 is a critical, next-generation capability in the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) formation. Built with proven durability and commonality of design to reduce the logistics burden in the motorpool, the platform features digitized electronics for optimum situational awareness, network connectivity and communication within the ABCT, further increasing the ability to defeat any adversary no matter the terrain, temperature or threat. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

26 Nov 25. US Navy Awards SAIC $242m Contract to Operate, Maintain and Upgrade Propulsion Test Facility. Contract enables essential operations of Navy’s premiere undersea weapon facility, including testing & production of Mk 48, Mk 45, UUV, sensors and more. Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) has been awarded a $242 m contract by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) to enable the continued operation, maintenance and modernization of the Propulsion Test Facility (PTF), in support of the Undersea Warfare (USW) Weapons, Vehicles and Defensive Systems Department. The U.S. Navy’s award of this 5-year, follow-on contract underscores their trust in SAIC’s engineering, technical and logistics experts to sustain, modernize and optimize the PTF’s complex mission environment. This includes multiple specialized testing facilities for torpedo components, submarine systems and propulsion technologies, such as the Deep Depth Test Facility, the Navy’s only land-based testing system capable of evaluating an Mk 48 torpedo afterbody throughout its entire operational envelope. Under the contract, SAIC will provide testing, Torpedo Test Equipment and Engineering and Technical services in the operation, maintenance and upgrading of facilities that comprise the NUWCDIVNPT PTF Complex in support of the MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo, MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo, Undersea Targets and Sensors, Unmanned Underwater Vehicles and Submarine Sensors and Equipment. The company will deliver engineering and technical services, including prototyping, systems integration and digital engineering to ensure the PTF remains capable of supporting emerging Navy research and development needs. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

26 Nov 25. BAE Systems was awarded a $22m contract by the U.S. Navy to produce missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), with the total value potentially reaching $317 m if all options are exercised. This follows a contract award with a total value of $738 m for Mk 41 VLS missile launching canisters last July. These awards reflect BAE Systems’ leading expertise in missile launch canisters for the U.S. Navy. Under the contract, the company will also continue to manufacture Mk 29 missile canisters. These canisters are critical to the storage, shipment, and launch of missiles onboard U.S. Navy and allied ships. (Source: ASD Network)

 

26 Nov 25. Kraken Technology Group has been awarded an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to support the rapid development of novel uncrewed vessel technologies. This agreement focuses on the rapid development and prototyping of new uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel technologies to enhance maritime capabilities for U.S. special operations forces. The OTA, which has a reported cap of $49,000,000, marks a significant step in the British company’s cross-continent expansion. Under the agreement, Kraken will design, develop, and deliver prototype vessels. These will leverage cutting-edge materials, stealth characteristics, and modular mission payload integration. The company’s technology is end-user driven, with platforms iterated in close collaboration with operators. Kraken has previously participated successfully in two SOCOM innovation cycles alongside the Norwegian and United Kingdom Governments. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

 

AIR

 

21 Nov 25. The United States Air Force awarded a $50m contract for small drones to Anduril Industries last month, a move that could help transform MQ-9 Reapers into drone-launching motherships. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract is for Anduril’s ALTIUS 600, a small drone that has been involved in Air Force Special Operations Command’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise, or A2E, effort. The concept features AFSOC using long-range drones, such as the MQ-9, to launch small unmanned aerial systems as a strategy to cover more of the battlespace than ever before. Former AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind last year called A2E his “number-one acquisition priority” to bolster the joint force kill web, according to an Air Force statement. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

25 Nov 25. Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), part of the Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to provide Stand-Off Jamming (SOJ) Jets Services training to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, ATAC will provide services valued at up to $200m from 2025 to 2030. ATAC will provide two contractor-owned and contractor-operated highly modified business jet aircraft in support of the SOJ training. The objective is to support Navy fleet customers with a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train, test and evaluate shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems, operators and aircrew on how to counter potential stand-off jamming and communications jamming in today’s electronic combat environment. The training will be provided by ATAC’s flight team, which consists of highly decorated U.S. military veterans and seasoned civilians, leveraging two business jet aircraft, with one on the East coast, and one aircraft on the West coast. The ATAC team will deliver air defense and electronic warfare (EW) presentations, communications relay services, communications intrusion and own force monitoring (OFM) services.

 

25 Nov 25. Boeing Defense, Space, & Security, a division of The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,469,937,348 modification (P00334) to previously awarded FA8625-11-C-6600 contract for Lot 12 KC-46A Production Aircraft, G081, subscriptions and licenses. Work will be performed at Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2029. Fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement funds in the amount of $2,469,937,348 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

 

25 Nov 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, was awarded a ceiling $100,000,000 cost reimbursement, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Stand-in Attack Weapon Subsystem support. This contract provides for active seeker specific support associated for components, test and evaluation support, science and technology development. Work will be performed at Baltimore, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2034. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $21,953 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity (FA865926DB001).

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

24 Nov 25. SAIC Secures $1.4bn COBRA Task Order to Fast-Track Warfighting Technologies from Concept to Combat Mission integrator will rapidly deliver next-gen capabilities that accelerate decision superiority, strengthen readiness and enhance lethality. America’s leading mission integrator, Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC), has been awarded the $1.4 bn COBRA (Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture) task order in support of the Department of War (DoW). COBRA will leverage SAIC’s expertise in command and control (C2) and commercial solutions to rapidly develop and deliver multi-domain warfighting technologies that can be integrated with both new and existing platforms. The task order spans a five-year performance period and is set for a late 2025 start.
COBRA gives military commands flexibility to modernize existing systems across the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) ecosystem. For example, combatant commands like Indo-Pacific Command can use COBRA to deliver technological innovation for mission requirements. This enables rapid system development and inclusion in military exercises for evaluation and improvement. (Source: ASD Network)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

28 Nov 25. Hanwha Aerospace has signed a KRW 705bn ($482m) contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for the production of the Long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM) system, a core element of Korea’s layered air and missile defense.
Under this contract, Hanwha Aerospace will carry out mass production and delivery of L-SAM launchers and anti-ballistic missiles(ABM) to the Korean military through 2030. By adding a new high-altitude interception layer, L-SAM will give Korea additional opportunities to engage enemy ballistic missiles before existing systems such as M-SAM and Patriot are activated. The contract will provide critical capability enhancements to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces as they respond to evolving ballistic missile and air-breathing threats.

 

SEA

 

22 Nov 25. Babcock – The UK and Indonesia have agreed a landmark £4bn maritime deal securing 1000 jobs in the UK in the latest boost for the British industry. Set to be announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a call to President Prabowo Subianto from the G20 Summit tomorrow [SATURDAY], the new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) led by British defence firm Babcock, will see the UK and Indonesia jointly develop maritime capability for Indonesia’s navy and more than 1,000 vessels for its fishing fleets to boost seafood consumption and in turn, food security. The boats will be built in Indonesia using British shipbuilding expertise, which will support 1000 jobs at home in the UK. The majority of jobs are expected to be secured at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard, with further roles at the company’s Bristol site and Devonport dockyard. In Indonesia, the programme will unlock major investment in local shipbuilding, revitalise fishing communities, enhance Indonesia’s defence and maritime security, and boost food security – one of President Prabowo’s top priorities. It will deliver on Indonesia’s ambition to grow food production responsibly while safeguarding its unparalleled marine biodiversity.

 

 

AIR

 

24 Nov 25. Airbus – Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1 a state-of-the-art fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat telecommunications satellite and associated system. SCT is the lead centre for Oman’s National Satellite Programme, building satellite communications infrastructure to create capabilities to serve both the public and private sectors. The fully digital, in-orbit reconfigurable OmanSat-1 will deliver high Ka-band capacity primarily over Oman including its economic waters and the whole of the Middle East, East Africa and Asia. The fully reconfigurable design will allow SCT to meet customer needs for high-throughput services including Government and private networks, oil and gas, banking, broadband, maritime and aero connectivity. SCT aims to be one of the major players in those markets.

 

25 Nov 25. The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $4,685,369,804 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of new build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and associated components, spares, and accessories. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2032. Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Poland, Egypt, and Kuwait) funds in the amount of $2,295,831,204 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-26-C-0002).

 

21 Nov 25. MBDA signs first SKY WARDEN export contract. MBDA has signed its first export contract with a Middle Eastern country to provide its SKY WARDEN counter-UAV solution. SKY WARDEN – for which MBDA has been awarded, by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), the Frontex C-UAS Prize 2025 and declared “best system to protect the EU’s borders” – is a comprehensive multi-layer system that protects an area from micro to tactical drones, up to eight kilometers away. This solution is an evolution and enhancement of an MBDA developed multi-sensor and multi-effector command and control (C2) system, which enables the detection, identification and classification of threats with precision thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). SKY WARDEN offers a wide range of complementary effectors designed to counter and destroy enemy drones, such as CILAS HELMA-P laser weapon, omni and directional jammers, MBDA HTK (Hit-to-Kill) drone interceptors and MISTRAL 3 missile, boasting a success rate of more than 96%. Sensors and effectors are chosen according to their intrinsic performance and mission requirements. SKY WARDEN is therefore a scalable system perfectly adapted to the asymmetric aerial threats of today and tomorrow. SKY WARDEN can evolve over time according to the needs of users and to the evolution of threats thanks to a completely modular architecture and the easy integration of new effectors. The system is highly flexible, either dismounted to protect fixed sites, or vehicle-mounted for mobile protection. It may also be integrated with other medium-range air defense capabilities like the VL MICA or CAMM-ER or connected to higher level. The development of SKYWARDEN is constantly evolving. This is evidenced by the recent acquisition by MBDA of the HELMA-P laser from CILAS to complete the range of effectors available within the solution.

 

21 Nov 25. RTX said on Friday its joint venture Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems has secured a $1.25bn contract to supply Israel with surface-to-air missiles. The deal includes missiles, missile kits and test equipment for Israel’s Iron Dome system. The companies said a $33 m capital investment has been used to establish a new facility in East Camden, Arkansas, which will make missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its U.S. variant, SkyHunter, a short to medium-range air defense weapon designed to counter a range of threats. (Source: Reuters)

 

21 Nov 25. Vectrus Systems LLC., Colardo Springs, Colorado, was awarded a $252,050,925 cost-plus fixed-fee indefinite contract action for base support services in support of the Iraq F-16 program. This contract provides for base operating support, base life support, and security services. Work will be performed at Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base, Iraq, and is expected to be complete by September 24, 2026. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to Iraq. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $123,994,954 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8630-25-C-B017 P00004)

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UNITED KINGDOM

 

LAND

 

19 Nov 25. Cohesive, part of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, will play a central role in the delivery of a groundbreaking asset management platform that will transform how the UK Armed Forces manages and maintains its defence equipment. Cohesive will lead the functional design of the management platform and its technical configuration. The UK’s Defence Equipment Engineering Asset Management Systems (DEEAMS) programme will replace 17 existing, fragmented applications with one, artificial intelligence (AI) driven, streamlined platform centred on IBM’s Maximo Application Suite (MAS). Designed to improve operational efficiency and the speed and quality of military decision making, DEEAMS will provide over 65,000 users with real-time information to predict maintenance needs, check stock availability, and improve engineering planning. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

20 Nov 25. MBDA awarded £316m contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system. Britain’s ground-breaking DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, as a £316m contract is awarded to MBDA deliver new systems to the Royal Navy from 2027. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

AIR

 

20 Nov 25. Spaceflux Ltd, a UK-based leader in space domain awareness (SDA) and space intelligence, has won all three major multimillion-pound, multiyear UK government contracts to provide advanced space surveillance and tracking (SST) data across multiple orbital regimes.  The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the UK Ministry of Defence (UKMoD) contracts, awarded under the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) framework, secure Spaceflux’s central role in delivering the UK’s orbital intelligence capability. Two of these awards continue the operational SST programmes previously delivered for both the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command, reinforcing the company’s position as the UK’s incumbent provider of sovereign optical surveillance data.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

17 Nov 25. KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) has been subcontracted by ARTEC (OEM of the BOXER system and a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme) to supply BOXER RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to the German Army. ARTEC had previously signed a relevant contract with the procurement organization OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement). The basis for the procurement was established by the BAAINBw (Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support) and OCCAR. The Bundeswehr is fielding a total of 150 systems under the name “Schakal“. The Dutch armed forces will receive a further 72 BOXER RCT 30. The first RCT 30 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles will be delivered starting in late 2027.  (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Nov 25. Origin Robotics announced today that the Belgian Ministry of Defense has selected its AI-powered BLAZE interceptor as part of a newly approved 50 m euro national counter-drone package aimed at strengthening Belgium’s ability to detect, track and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems. The procurement follows several weeks of escalating drone incursions over airports, military facilities and critical infrastructure. Belgium’s decision comes amid significant pressure to reinforce its airspace security. The country has struggled to respond to repeated air traffic interruptions due to insufficient counter-drone capacity. In recent weeks Belgium had to call in support from Germany and the United Kingdom to compensate for the shortfall. The new short-term package is intended to restore immediate operational resilience while the Ministry of Defense prepares a longer-term investment plan. In addition, Defence Minister Theo Francken has announced a 500 m euro comprehensive anti-drone program for sustained capability development.

 

19 Nov 25. Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by the Bundeswehr to modernise its Army Combat Training Centre (Gefechtsübungszentrum Heer, GÜZ) in Saxony-Anhalt. The main objective is to integrate the ‘Digitalisation of Land-based Operations’ (D-LBO) project into the central training facility of the land forces. The contract was booked in October 2025 and is worth around €61m gross. The first services will also be provided in 2025, with the full integration scheduled for early 2028. The project will have a particular focus on integrating the new digital radio system into the combat training centre. Additionally, all data provided via the battle management system will be displayed in the centre’s command and control centre. Hence, the existing radio infrastructure will be upgraded and expanded extensively. Other components of the contract include establishing a new broadband radio infrastructure using 5G technology, and integrating the Tactical Core software from Rheinmetall subsidiary Blackned into the existing communications infrastructure.

 

17 Nov 25. Skylock to supply multi-layered C-UAS technology to European customer. Israel’s Autonomous Guard subsidiary Skylock, has received a NIS 12 m order from an undisclosed European customer for drone detection and neutralisation systems. Skylock will supply multi-layered sensor systems that combine radar, acoustic, radio frequency and electronic sensors to detect and neutralise drones. Delivery is scheduled for 2026. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

SEA

 

18 Nov 25. Greece Orders a 4th FDI Frigate from Naval Group. On 14 November 2025, Major General Ioannis Bouras, General Director of the Hellenic General Directorate of Defense Investments and Armaments (GDDIA), and Pierre Éric Pommellet, Chairman and CEO of Naval Group, signed the contract for the construction of an additional defence and intervention frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy. This contract covers the acquisition of a fourth FDI frigate and its maintenance, with the extension of additional capabilities across the entire FDI HN fleet. This fourth FDI is a continuation of the FDI HN programme launched in 2022, which provides for the supply of three FDI frigates + one optional, with an ambitious industrial cooperation plan with Greece. The first three frigates are currently under construction, with the first one due to be delivered to the Hellenic Navy at the end of 2025. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Nov 25. The German Navy will purchase Lockheed Martin Canada’s combat management system CMS 330 for more than C$1bn, Canadian trade minister Maninder Sidhu announced Monday. (Source: Reuters)

 

AIR

 

18 Nov 25. Babcock France and Airbus Helicopters have been awarded a 10-year contract to provide in service support to the entire fleet of H145 of the Direction Générale de la Sécurité civile and the Gendarmerie nationale, helping to safeguard communities across France. Awarded by the French Ministry of Armed Forces Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance (DMAé), the contract covers support to 46 Airbus H145 helicopters which provide search and rescue, air medical transport, and internal security missions, across mainland France and overseas territories. This includes 40 aircraft for Sécurité civile and six new H145 helicopters for the Gendarmerie nationale, which will replace the current Airbus EC145-C2 fleet. The new contract also includes an option for 22 additional helicopters for the Gendarmerie nationale. Babcock will provide support from its maintenance centre in Cannet-des-Maures, and will be responsible for central technical assistance, certain aircraft components, mission equipment, and associated ground support assets.

 

19 Nov 25. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has contracted Boeing to build 60 CH-47F Chinook Block 2 helicopters for Germany. Awarded on 27 October but not announced until 12 November, the five-year Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract is valued at USD876.4m and runs through to 28 October 2028. (Source: Janes)

 

20 Nov 25. Helsing Upgrades Eurofighter With Artificial Intelligence Helsing, the leading European defence technology company, and Saab Germany are to equip the Eurofighter with a new Electronic Warfare (EW) system, whereby Helsing will supply the artificial intelligence. The two companies have signed a corresponding contract valued at a three-digit million Euro amount. The contract stipulates that Helsing will deliver its AI-based software, Cirra, for electronic warfare. Over the next three years, Cirra will be integrated into Saab’s Arexis sensor suite on the Eurofighter. The software and hardware from both companies will jointly enable the Eurofighter to conduct combat missions and to destroy enemy air defence systems. This includes scenarios against equivalently resourced modern air forces. The Eurofighter is initially to be enabled as a standalone air capability. In the future it will also enhance the capability of other Luftwaffe combat aircraft through the collaborative sharing of data. Helsing’s Cirra software addresses one of the most pressing issues in the air domain: adaptable and dynamic air defence radars. Cirra utilises deep learning to classify unknown air defence emitters and understand their intentions. The algorithms run directly on the fighter aircraft, enabling real-time threat analysis and intent recognition, even with unknown emitters. Cirra thus significantly increases the survivability of fighter jets and provides allied air force personnel with complete and accurate situational awareness. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Nov 25. MBDA receives new order for CAMM from Sweden. MBDA has signed a contract amendment with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration – FMV (Försvarets MaterielVerk) – to enable follow-on deliveries of the Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM). This latest contract follows an initial one placed by the FMV in 2023, for use in MBDA’s Sea Ceptor air defence system, which Sweden is integrating onto its domestically made Visby-class corvettes. Sweden is one of a growing number of nations choosing to defend their airspace with MBDA’s CAMM. This latest generation missile delivers a common stockpile for short to medium range air defence in both maritime and land domains. Its soft vertical launch technology creates a minimal launch signature, and provides 360° coverage with a high rate of fire and high performance against multiple simultaneous threats. Operators of CAMM have described its precision as so accurate it can strike targets as small as a tennis ball traveling at twice the speed of sound. This latest contract from Sweden is also a testament to the continuation of MBDA’s proud history of partnership with the country and deepening MBDA’s ties with Swedish industry. Cooperation such as this is at the core of MBDA’s DNA, it is a golden thread with through multiple successful programmes. Building on these successes give us confidence in our future collaborations.

 

14 Nov 25. RTX – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of Standard Missile 6 Block I and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.5bn.  The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to one hundred seventy three (173) Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I missiles and up to five hundred seventy seven (577) Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles, along with the non-MDE inclusion of MK 21 and MK 13 Vertical Launch System (VLS) missile transport, storage and launch canisters into which are installed SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles, respectively.  The following additional non-MDE items will also be included:  MK 21 Mod 3 Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters; MK 13 Mod 1 VLS canisters; missile and support test equipment component parts; engineering, integration, and test (EI&T) materiel and support required to produce SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles; special test and handling equipment; training and training equipment aids; technical publications data; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; related studies and analysis support; and product life cycle sustainment support.  The total estimated cost is $3.5bn. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.  The proposed sale will improve Germany’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing integrated air and missile defense capabilities deployable from their future Aegis Weapon System equipped F127 class surface combatants, bolstering Germany’s capacity to present a credible deterrence to regional strategic competitors.  The proposed sale will also improve Germany’s ability to operate alongside U.S. and Allied naval forces in facing a full spectrum of maritime threats.  Germany will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.  The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, with locations in Camden, AR; Tucson, AZ; and Huntsville, AL.  At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale.  Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Germany.

 

17 Nov 25. RTX – Denmark – AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $318.4m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to three-hundred forty (340) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and up to thirty-four (34) AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units. The following non-MDE items will also be included: training aids; weapon software; training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $318.4m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring its aviation forces’ interoperability with the United States and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest. Denmark currently operates the AIM-9X missile system with F-35A aircraft and ground-based air defense and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Nov 25. Saab receives orders for Arexis system for German Eurofighter. Saab has received two orders from Airbus Defence and Space for the Arexis Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor suite to equip German Eurofighters. The total order value is approximately EUR 549m. The delivery period is 2025-2028. The first order marks the continuation of the contract signed with Airbus Defence and Space in March 2024 for the integration of the Arexis EW sensor suite for the Eurofighter EK (Elektronischer Kampf). The order value is approximately EUR 291m and the order is booked immediately by Saab.  The second order includes AI technology by both Saab and its strategic partner Helsing. The order value is approximately EUR 258m and is subject to authority approval.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

19 Nov 25. Avathon, a leader in applying cutting-edge dual-use technology to complex defense challenges, announced today it has been awarded a two-year, $5 m contract through the U.S. Army. The contract calls for the rapid, continued development of VIPER, a commercially-based product that addresses the Army’s most pressing challenges in Contested Logistics. Avathon’s advancements in its autonomous logistics technology are designed to strengthen operational readiness and sustainment in contested environments. This innovative capability will transform the movement and management of essential supplies across a contested, operational environment. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

20 Nov 25. The Department of War announced today a $29.9m a Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III award to ElementUS Minerals, LLC (ElementUSA). ElementUSA will use this award to enable the development of a demonstration facility in Gramercy, Louisiana to separate and purify gallium and scandium from existing industrial waste.  The company will also conduct initial development work at their Critical Resource Accelerator in Cedar Park, Texas.

 

20 Nov 25. Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was awarded a $100,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for a family of radios, ancillary, and spare items.  Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-26-D-5000).

 

SEA

 

20 Nov 25. Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced it was awarded a $99m contract by the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) to engineer, deploy, and sustain wireless networks for civil service mariners aboard MSC’s government-operated ships. Under this contract, the advanced technology company will equip ships—located in the Pacific, Europe, and the U.S.—with secure and reliable connectivity by deploying a solution that leverages Low Earth Orbit satellites, advanced wireless and Wi-Fi technologies, and 5G cellular communications. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

17 Nov 25. General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, was awarded a $2,283,291,317 cost-only modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-17-C-2117) for additional advance procurement and advance construction Columbia-class fleet ballistic missile submarine hulls (SSBN 828-832), and to support additional program execution in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7998 – Obligations in Advance of Fiscal Year 2026 Funding (Deviation 2026-O0001). Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (70%); Newport News, Virginia (15%); and Quonset Point, Rhode Island (15%), and is expected to be completed by December 2031. No funding will be obligated at the time of award. Fiscal 2026 National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund funds in the amount of $2,229,067,000 (98%); and fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $54,224,317 (2%), will be obligated at the time made available and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., was the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 12, 2025)General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, was awarded a $2,283,291,317 cost-only modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-17-C-2117) for additional advance procurement and advance construction Columbia-class fleet ballistic missile submarine hulls (SSBN 828-832), and to support additional program execution in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7998 – Obligations in Advance of Fiscal Year 2026 Funding (Deviation 2026-O0001). Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (70%); Newport News, Virginia (15%); and Quonset Point, Rhode Island (15%), and is expected to be completed by December 2031. No funding will be obligated at the time of award. Fiscal 2026 National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund funds in the amount of $2,229,067,000 (98%); and fiscal 2026 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $54,224,317 (2%), will be obligated at the time made available and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., was the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 12, 2025)

 

AIR

 

20 Nov 25. The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $271,733,232 firm-fixed-price delivery order (W9121516G0001 and H9224122F0073) for procurement of MH-47G rotary wing aircraft in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Most of the work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, and is expected to be completed by November 2030. U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

 

19 Nov 25. Firestorm Labs, San Diego, California, was awarded a maximum $18,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research II for the Firestorm Expeditionary Manufacturing Cell and associated Manufactured Hardware. This contract provides for development of the xCell system to enable mass production of low-cost, autonomous small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, demonstrate production capability, and provide data to support future system verification, training, operation, and product support. Work will be performed at San Diego, California and is expected to be completed by Oct. 21, 2027. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal year 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $9,000,000 are being obligated at time of award. The Asymmetric Capabilities, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. (FA8629-26-C-B001) (Awarded Oct. 20, 2025) (Source: UAS VISION)

 

10 Nov 25. iGov has been awarded a position on the U.S. Special Operations Command’s next-generation Targeted Requirement Execution (TREX) contract, this $2.39bn, multi-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) program supports USSOCOM worldwide operations from the organization’s MacDill Air Force Base headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The contract encompasses a broad range of equipment and services, including system integration, hardware modifications, signal processing technologies, specialized communications networks, and other advanced ISR solutions. This latest award marks iGov’s continued role in the TREX program, which the company has supported since 2020. iGov is one of only four companies selected for the new TREX contract, alongside Barbaricum LLC, NexTech Solutions LLC, and Management Services Group, Inc. (Source: Satnews)

 

17 Nov 25. Raytheon Co., Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was awarded a $698,948,760 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System fire units. Work will be performed in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2031. Fiscal 2026 Foreign Military Sales (Taiwan) funds in the amount of $698,948,760 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-26-C-0002).

 

20 Nov 25. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a $44m phase 2 contract to advance the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Otter Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) mission to demonstrate the world’s first air-breathing spacecraft and advance next-generation orbital capabilities. The phase 2 contract provides funding to complete manufacturing and deliver the spacecraft to launch for the mission, which leverages the design of Redwire’s SabreSat platform. Otter is built on Redwire’s U.S.-built SabreSat Orbital Drone, a new breed of satellite designed for performance, endurance and cost-effectiveness in VLEO. The spacecraft will showcase innovative software and hardware systems designed to extend spacecraft life and enhance performance in challenging low-altitude orbital environments. (Source: ASD Network)

 

17 Nov 25. USAF Awards Skydio Initial Contracts to Bring Advanced Autonomy to Mission-Critical USAF Specialties. Skydio X10D systems to enhance situational awareness and mission capability for Tactical Air Control Party and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units. Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with ADS, a leading provider of products, technology, and logistics solutions for the U.S. Military, today announced two initial multi-million dollar contract awards with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to expand the deployment of Skydio systems across multiple operational units. These efforts extend Skydio’s presence across Air Combat Command (ACC) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units, supporting the Air Force’s broader initiative to integrate uncrewed systems into every Airman’s toolkit. The Skydio systems will support TACP Airmen in characterizing enemy order of battle, enhancing situational awareness, acting as communications relays, and enabling near-peer engagements through integration with strategic platforms and weaponeering solutions. In a parallel effort, Skydio has also been selected as the aerial robot of choice for USAF EOD units deploying Skydio systems for both garrison operations and contingency deployments with additional systems planned over the next 18 months. (Source: ASD Network)

 

19 Nov 25. Viasat Secures Renewal Contract with NEXCOM for Managed Connectivity Services Worldwide. Viasat will perform network upgrades at Navy and joint base facilities to improve internet connectivity and enhance daily experiences for Sailors and their families. Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM) and communication services, today announced a five-year contract extension with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Telecommunications Program Office. Under this contract extension within the company’s Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, Viasat will continue providing managed connectivity services for the personal-use networks that support multiple programs for the Navy and joint base installations around the globe. This includes internet access for Sailors who live in Unaccompanied Housing (UH) or select Family Housing (FH), those who visit Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities, as well as support for those staying in or visiting lodging or other temporary living facilities, such as Navy Lodge, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites/ Navy Inns, Navy Getaways, Wounded Warrior Program and Fisher House® facilities. (Source: ASD Network)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

14 Nov 25. Exiger, the market-leading supply chain AI company, announced today that it has been awarded a multi-m dollar contract from the U.S. Army to license its 1Exiger software to Army Materiel Command (AMC). 1Exiger will deliver an AI-driven multi-tier supply chain illumination, orchestration, and monitoring capability to transform Army sustainment activities across all major sustainment categories, including ground combat, aviation, fires and munitions, air and missile, and communications. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

20 Nov 25. Programs Management Analytics & Technologies Inc.,* Norfolk, Virginia, is being awarded an $89,000,000, firm-fixed-price, cost, and cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for production, repairs, engineering services, installation, and integration of the Tactical Edge Nodes (TEN) system to include small tactical edge nodes, TENs, servers, cross domain solutions, workstations, and switches, as well as maintenance, training, travel, incidentals, and logistics product data in support of the Maritime Targeting Cell-Afloat/eXpeditionary, and Program Executive Office-Integrated Warfare Systems. Work will be performed in Centennial, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by November 2030. Fiscal 2026 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $23,245 will be obligated at time of award. This contract action was not competitively procured via the SAM.gov website pursuant of the signed determination and findings from the other transaction authority in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 4022 (f)(2), that allows for the award of a follow-on production contract or other transaction without the use of competitive procedures when competitive procedures are utilized for selection of the parties to the prototype project other transaction and the participants in the transaction successfully completed the prototype project provided for in the other transaction. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity (N0016426DJW79).

 

20 Nov 25. The Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, was awarded a $474,319,378 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-21-D-6400) to exercise an option for research, development, engineering, and test and evaluation in support of programs throughout the Department of War (DOW) and other government agencies within its core competency areas including: experimental oceanography, acoustic propagation, underwater instrumentation and equipment, marine corrosion, acoustic and related systems, simulations and signal processing, mission-related and public services quick response research, development, and/or engineering. Work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by October 2030. Funds of multiple different appropriation types and years from program offices and components throughout the DOW may be obligated on individual task orders for efforts that fall within the core competency areas. This contract is awarded pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(3), as implemented in FAR 6.302-3; Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-21-D-6400) (Awarded Oct. 24, 2025).

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

15 Nov 25. BDL –  The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered into a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of Invar anti-tank missiles valued at Rs20.9bn ($236.4m). Senior ministry officials and representatives from BDL signed the agreement in the presence of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi, on 13 November 2025. The contract is intended to supply the Indian Army’s Armoured Regiments with Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for deployment on T-90 main battle tanks. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

19 Nov 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been awarded contracts from the Israel Ministry of Defense in an aggregate amount of approximately $210m for the upgrade of Merkava Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The contracts will be performed over a period of six years. Under these contracts, Elbit Systems will carry out an extensive renewal of the electronic assemblies of the tanks to extend their operational service life, as well as the upgrade and enhancement of multiple onboard systems. Among these are high‑performance, lightweight, AI‑enhanced electro‑optical sights that provide panoramic day‑ and night‑time observation, along with advanced target detection, acquisition, and tracking capabilities. The contracts also include the supply of spare parts and the provision of comprehensive maintenance and support services.

 

13 Nov 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it has signed an international contract for a strategic solution in an amount of approximately $2.3bn. The contract will be performed over a period of eight years. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

20 Nov 25. JJV – India – Javelin Missile System. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of India has requested to buy one hundred (100) FGM-148 Javelin rounds; one (1) Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy; and twenty-five (25) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU). The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: Javelin LwCLU or CLU Basic Skills Trainers; missile simulation rounds; battery coolant unit; interactive electronic technical manual; Javelin operator manuals; lifecycle support; physical security inspection; spare parts; system integration and check out; Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office technical assistance; tool kits; training; Block 1 CLU refurbishment services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $45.7m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be a RTX Corporation/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) of Orlando, Florida and Tucson, Arizona. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to India. (Source: ASD Network)

 

20 Nov 25. RTX – India – Excalibur Projectiles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Excalibur Projectiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $47.1m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of India has requested to buy up to two hundred sixteen (216) M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: ancillary items; Portable Electronic Fire Control Systems (PEFCS) with Improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK); primers; propellant charges; U.S. Government technical assistance; technical data; repair and return services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $47.1m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing precision capability equipment, which will increase first strike accuracy in its brigades. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Nov 25. RTX/LM – The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment and related equipment to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $105m, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The principal contractors for the sale will be RTX Corp (RTX.N) and Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) the Pentagon said in a statement. (Source: Reuters)

 

SEA

 

20 Nov 25. Babcock – The UK has won an initial contract to assist the South African Navy in assessing the operational readiness of their Type 209 submarines and undertaking the deep maintenance of at least one of those submarines. This marks British defence firm Babcock’s first defence contract in South Africa. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

AIR

 

18 Nov 25. The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters. The H225Ms will be equipped for combat search and rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force (Forces royales air). They will replace the current Pumas which have been in service for more than 40 years.

 

20 Nov 25. Dassault – Ukraine has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation as part of major 10-year deal with France. Along with the jets, Ukraine is also in line to get SAMP-T air defence systems, radars, air-to-air missiles, and aerial munitions. This deal represents the largest order ever for the Rafale fighter aircraft, if all deliveries are realised. (Source: Clarion)

 

14 Nov 25. Saab signed a contract with the Colombian Government and received an order for 17 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft. The order value is EUR 3.1bn and deliveries will take place 2026-2032.  The contract includes 15 Gripen E one-seater and two Gripen F two-seater fighter aircraft as well as associated equipment and weapons, training and services.  Saab and the Colombian Government have today also signed two offset agreements outlining the framework for various military and social projects. These cover a comprehensive industrial cooperation package that will benefit Colombia in areas including aeronautics, cyber security, health, sustainable energy and water purification technology.

 

18 Nov 25. The United States confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced missile system worth almost $700m which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, its second weapons package in a week bringing the total of $1bn, and reaffirmed support for Taipei. In the Indo-Pacific region, only Australia and Indonesia now operate the system, three of which the United States said last year Taiwan would receive as part of a $2bn weapons sale. (Source: Reuters)

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12 Nov 25. Elbit Systems UK (ESUK), a Bristol based defence technology company, has delivered the first Ground Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems to the Royal Artillery following successful live fire trials earlier this year. The delivery of these 55 units, and associated support solutions, means that ESUK has achieved the first tranche of equipment deliveries. GBSR is a portable radar system that operates in two primary roles: Surveillance and Fall of Shot (FoS) correction. When used for Surveillance, the system can track and classify personnel, vehicles, helicopters and drones – providing troops with an accurate picture of allied movement and an early warning on incoming threats. For FoS correction, GBSR provides mortar and artillery teams with rapid fires adjustments by detecting and locating rounds with a high level of accuracy – increasing the effectiveness and lethality of fires teams.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

10 Nov 25. INVISIO has received a significant order from an existing European customer for its Intercom and Dismounted Soldier systems. Deliveries are set to commence immediately and are expected to be completed by Q1 2026. The order, valued at SEK 190m, includes systems designed to provide seamless communication capabilities for both mounted and dismounted users. The order reflects the growing demand for INVISIO’s advanced communication solutions, developed to enhance operational efficiency and increase safety in demanding environments. (Source: ASD Network)

 

13 Nov 25. KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) has been commissioned to manufacture 38 BOXER sgSanKfz (heavily protected ambulance vehicle) and ten BOXER driving school vehicles for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The contract, which KNDS received as a subcontractor to ARTEC (OEM of the BOXER system and a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme), also includes an option for an additional 150 BOXER sgSanKfz and 100 BOXER driving school vehicles. The contract for the 48 systems is valued at €352m. Delivery of the vehicles will begin in early 2028. As the first link in the medical rescue chain, the BOXER Ambulance provides the basis for pre-hospital treatment. The variable ambulance mission module can accommodate a significant number of casualties, depending on the type of injury. Intensive care is also possible. (Source: ASD Network)

 

12 Nov 25. Saab has signed a contract with the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation for deliveries of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon, ammunition and training equipment. The order value is SEK 510m and deliveries will take place 2026-2028.

 

11 Nov 25. SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, has won the Italian Carabinieri tender for women’s ballistic vests, a significant milestone in gender-specific protection. Its female-specific vests are now widely fielded across Europe by additional police and military forces. The achievement marks a major endorsement of SOURCE’s pioneering concept of anatomically accurate female protection, now further adopted by additional European armies and law enforcement agencies. Alongside this milestone, the company introduces new ACS rapid-access pouches and ACCS Combat Clothing, designed to enhance safety, mobility, and operational performance in demanding environments.

 

12 Nov 25. Supacat – Czech Special Forces Sign Contract for 18 HMT Extenda Vehicles. On a sunny Monday morning in Prague, the British Ambassador Matt Field and Defence Attache, Col Jonny Kitson, kindly hosted Supacat and their Czech partner, LLP, to sign a contract for 18 HMT Extenda vehicles for the Czech special forces. The HMT (High Mobility Transporter) Extenda can be converted from 2-axle to 3-axle configuration to suit mission requirements. Using the HMT variable height air suspension system, Extenda matches the capabilities of the 400 and 600 series sister platforms yet can be configured as a 4×4 or 6×6 to meet the operational need by fitting or removing a modular, self-contained third axle unit. The hamper has also been designed as a modular system to enable rapid conversion. This signing is a major step in strengthening UK-Czech defence ties and a strategic milestone capable of opening doors to new European customers. (Source: ASD Network)

 

07 Nov 25. WB GROUP has signed new contracts for the supply of the latest version of the WARMATE family of loitering munitions. Polish-made strike systems will soon be delivered to users in Asia. The new WARMATE 3 variants feature an extended operational range, enhanced warheads, improved performance in GNSS-denied and jamming environments, and full interoperability with other WB GROUP unmanned platforms. Under the agreements, WB GROUP will deliver a total of 1,000 WARMATE 3 loitering munitions to non-European armed forces. The orders include the newest variants of the WARMATE 3, characterized by upgraded capabilities and larger warheads. Proven in demanding operational conditions, these systems will be deployed, among others, by a new customer in Asia.

 

AIR

 

09 Nov 25. Airbus – Germany will spend almost 1bn euros ($1.2bn) on a further 20 military helicopters from Airbus (AIR.PA)  due to be delivered over two years from 2027, a government document showed. The funding commitment, first reported by Bloomberg, is contained in a finance ministry paper to be presented to parliament, seen by Reuters on Sunday. (Source: Reuters)

 

13 Nov 25. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has been contracted to deliver its Penguin C VTOL uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and Octopus gimbal cameral payloads to the Croatian Border Patrol. Funded under the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), which supports countries within the European Union in the management of external borders and the fight against cross-border crime, this contract will supply Croatia with the means to monitor their borders and respond to potential threats or other unlawful activities. Building on successful border patrol deployments around the globe, Edge Autonomy has provided multiple UAS solutions that have proven especially effective in austere environments. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Nov 25. SBQuantum, the first company developing quantum diamond magnetometers capable of providing accurate readings from space, today announces another new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), one of the world’s leading space agencies. Funded through ESA’s FutureEO Programme, the deal is worth nearly $1 m USD (€800,000) and will see SBQuantum deliver a new prototype of its quantum magnetometer sensor, optimized for Earth Observation (EO) missions in space. The upgraded version of the device will remain the same size and weight while delivering a number of enhanced capabilities including improved sensitivity (sub 100 Picotesla), higher bandwidth (400 Hz) and greater accuracy (200 Picotesla) as required by ESA for advanced EO missions.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

11 Nov 25. Anduril Selected for US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver Program. Modern battlefields are defined by speed and saturation. Small unmanned aircraft systems can swarm by the hundreds, overwhelming defenses and striking before human decision loops close. Without effective counter-UAS systems, air defense operators face more targets than they can track or defeat, leaving U.S. forces vulnerable. Current command and control systems weren’t built for this fight — they can’t process data or execute kill-chain decisions at the speed required to stop autonomous, distributed attacks. To meet this challenge, the Army has selected Anduril Industries for the Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver (IBCS-M) program, establishing Lattice as the Army’s next-generation fire control platform for Counter-UAS missions. IBCS-M provides the command, control, and integration backbone for a vast array of counter-drone systems, enabling a single operator to manage multiple threats simultaneously. It fuses sensor data, automates fire control, and integrates new capabilities, reducing operator load and compressing the time from detection to defeat. At a recent demonstration at Yuma Proving Grounds, Anduril showcased the power of Lattice — the foundation of IBCS-M. In a seven-day trial, Lattice integrated a previously undisclosed sensor and effector within hours, executed live-fire intercepts that achieved four out of four kills, and demonstrated advanced features like autonomy-enhanced fire control, distributed tracking, and kill-chain optimization. (Source: ASD Network)

 

12 Nov 25. Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce that its radars have been selected by Digital Force Technologies (DFT) as the primary radars across its Seraphim C-UAS family of systems. DFT combines extensive defense expertise and cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled solutions that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter from concept to battlefield application. The Seraphim C-UAS is a modular, expandable family of autonomous solutions for detection, assessment, tracking, deterrence and defeat of UAS threats.

 

SEA

 

12 Nov 25. Parsons has secured a place on the $15bn Pacific Deterrence Initiative Multiple Award Construction Contract (PDI MACC) from the US Navy’s Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The contract is set within the framework of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative, a US Department of War programme intended to strengthen deterrence, improve regional security and support defence infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific region. The PDI MACC has a five-year base period with three one-year option periods. It seeks to accelerate the delivery of new facilities, repairs and upgrades in locations such as Australia, the Philippines and US territories. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

13 Nov 25. AeroVironment Inc.,* Simi Valley, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Puma All Environment 3, Puma Long Endurance, Puma AE/LE Hybrid, and Raven unmanned aircraft systems, as well as spares, training and accessories in support of current and future Foreign Military Sales customers. The amount of this action is $0 with a total cumulative face value of $874,261,536.62. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 25, 2030. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-26-D-0001). (Awarded Oct. 27, 2025)

 

13 Nov 25. Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) has been awarded the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance Support IDIQ contract by the Air Force Air Combat Command with a ceiling value of up to $995m. The MQ-9 Reaper is an essential unmanned aerial system equipped with cutting-edge technologies including sensors, armaments, ground control stations, and a satellite link. Unmanned aerial systems are a strategic element of today’s modern warfare and ensure the U.S. maintains its competitive military edge. (Source: ASD Network)

 

13 Nov 25. The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract for up to 60 CH-47F Block II Cargo Helicopters, including performance-based logistics, training and non-recurring engineering. The amount of this action is $876,422,130. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 28, 2035. Fiscal 2026 Germany case funds in the amount of $876,422,130 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-26-C-0003). (Awarded Oct. 27, 2025)

 

13 Nov 25. Goodrich, a Raytheon Company, Westford, Massachusetts, was awarded a maximum $197,241,157 delivery order for MS-110 Production. This contract provides for the procurement of MS-110 reconnaissance pods, ground stations, contractor program and engineering support, travel, support equipment, datalink capability, non-recurring engineering, spares, technical manuals, and site survey and installation and checkout services. Work will be performed at Westford, Massachusetts and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2031. This contract involves foreign military sales to Poland. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $33,590,355 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wight Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. (FA869126FB009) (Awarded Nov. 7, 2025)

 

09 Nov 25. iGov has been awarded a position on the U.S. Special Operations Command’s next-generation Targeted Requirement Execution (TREX) contract—this $2.39 bn, multi-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) program supports USSOCOM worldwide operations from the organization’s MacDill Air Force Base headquarters in Tampa, Florida. The contract encompasses a broad range of equipment and services, including system integration, hardware modifications, signal processing technologies, specialized communications networks, and other advanced ISR solutions. This latest award marks iGov’s continued role in the TREX program, which the company has supported since 2020. iGov is one of only four companies selected for the new TREX contract, alongside Barbaricum LLC, NexTech Solutions LLC, and Management Services Group, Inc. The TREX contract includes seven, one-year ordering periods and incorporates both fixed-firm-price and cost-reimbursable contract types, depending on specific requirements. The contract is set to begin on October 16, 2025, and will remain active through October 15, 2032. (Source: Satnews)

 

13 Nov 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been awarded $453,960,636 modification (P00032) to previously awarded FA8219-24-C-0001 for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,482,875,038 from $1,028,914,402. Work will be performed at King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and is expected to be completed by September 29, 2032. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity.

 

13 Nov 25. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a $111,006,400 modification (P00020) to previously awarded (FA8806-25-C-B001) for the additional work to support the Space Based Interceptors effort on the Program Management Office, Systems Engineering, Integration and Testing contract. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $226,977,329 from $115,970,929. Work will be performed at Huntsville, Alabama, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 10, 2030. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $1,600,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Oct. 7, 2025)

 

11 Nov 25. XTEND Reality – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (OASW) for Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Directorate competitively awarded XTEND Reality Inc., a multi-m-dollar fixed price contract to rapidly develop and deliver Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects FPV Drone Kits- (ACQME-DK). The contract award is a testament to XTEND’s leadership in the OWA market and a clear customer preference for a high-voltage Electronic Safe and Arm Device (ESAD). Next generation ACQME-DK lethal sUAS kits with training will be purpose built and provided to Department of War small tactical team operators to help increase their precision strike lethality & survivability when conducting assigned irregular warfare operations in complex urban terrain and rural confined spaces. XTEND will deliver training, spares, maintenance and production from its Tampa, FL headquarters, providing an important domestic source of supply.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

13 Nov 25. Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced has signed a contract from Chaiseri Defense Systems to provide its advanced Battle Management System (BMS) and integration support services to modernize the Royal Thailand Army’s Stryker situational awareness capabilities. The agreement underscores the strong and growing partnership between the two companies and reinforces Leonardo DRS’s long-term commitment to supporting Thailand’s modernization priorities. Under the contract, Leonardo DRS will provide its combat-proven advanced BMS capability, critical project management, engineering, and support. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

10 Nov 25. Neros announced its selection as one of the three primary manufacturers of FPV drones for the U.S. Army’s Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program Tranche 1 — an initiative designed to deliver effective, modular, and mission-adaptable FPV drone capabilities to platoon-level units across the force. Through PBAS, Neros will supply the Army with its Archer and Archer Strike drone platforms in both 5-inch and 10-inch variants. These platforms represent the next-generation evolution of the battlefield-tested Archer 8-inch system. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

07 Nov 25. Zen Technologies – Cuashub.com said today that India awards $32.5m to upgrade indigenous counter-drone systems. India has awarded contracts worth 2.89bn rupees (about $32.5 m) to Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies to upgrade its counter-drone systems. The upgrades are expected to be completed within a year and are based on operational lessons drawn from recent frontline engagements, including Operation Sindoor. The upgrade effort focuses on improving both the hardware and software resilience of India’s existing anti-drone systems. According to Zen Technologies, the aim is to strengthen defenses against two growing threat areas: physical compromise of system components and software-level attacks, such as malware infiltration. India’s defense establishment has increasingly highlighted cyber vulnerabilities in air defense networks, citing incidents such as Stuxnet and the 2024 pager attacks in Lebanon, which demonstrated the strategic risks of supply chain and software compromise. A key factor in the decision to rely on local systems rather than imported technology is adaptability. Indian officials have expressed concerns that foreign suppliers cannot always share full software access or system modification rights due to export controls and vendor restrictions, limitations that could hinder battlefield updates. https://cuashub.com/en/content/india-awards-32-5m-to-upgrade-indigenous-counter-drone-systems/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

SEA

 

11 Nov 25. The Indian MoD has awarded Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) contracts valued at more than Rs. 2,500 Mn for supply of underwater systems. The contract signed on 10th November, 2025, stipulates delivery within a year (i.e. by November 2026) aligned with Fast Track procurement norms.  KSSL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, drives defence business initiatives. KSSL has built capabilities for design, development, and production in unmanned marine systems over the past 5 years, having supplied autonomous underwater vehicles which are already in service with Indian Navy.

 

13 Nov 25.  Thales and Universal Communication Systems Co. Ltd. (UCS) signed an agreement for the supply of an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) on the HTMS Chakri Naruebet for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The rise in diverse threats in maritime environments require naval platforms to adapt to fast-changing operational requirements. Automation of processes can greatly support operators by driving decision support, enabling quick adjustment, increasing operational effectiveness and ensuring the safe and secure operation of the platform. The IPMS serves as ship’s operational system, providing an integrated interface with combat and navigation systems, training simulators and other hardware. With real-time monitoring, automation, and user-friendly interfaces, the IPMS will modernise the infrastructure of the 28-year-old HTMS Chakri Naruebet, enabling the Navy to control the ship’s mechanical, electrical, and damage control systems. The modular and scalable solution will be adapted to the unique requirements and significant size of the vessel, which is the flagship of the RTN and Southeast Asia’s first and only aircraft carrier. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

10 Nov 25. ImageSat International (TASE: ISI), a global leader in space-based intelligence solutions, has been awarded a $9.1 m contract to supply satellite services from the company’s EROS-C constellation to a defense customer in Asia. The EROS-C constellation delivers very high 30 cm resolution imagery, increased revisit rates, and rapid tasking cycles, enabling users to obtain timely, actionable intelligence. With secure data delivery and persistent monitoring capabilities, EROS-C provides defense organizations with a reliable space-based asset for strategic and tactical missions.

 

13 Nov 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Maryland, was awarded a ceiling $303,600,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for F-16 System Program Office Foreign Military Sales Support. This contract provides for the repair and return of F-16 radar components for foreign military sales countries. Work will be performed at Linthicum Heights, Maryland and is expected to be completed by November 2030.  This contract involves foreign military sales to Bahrain, Bulgaria, Greece, Korea, Slovakia, Taiwan, Morocco, and Jordan.  This contract was a sole source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $2,704,534.08 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity. (FA823226DB003)

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UNITED KINGDOM

 

LAND

 

31 Oct 25. Babcock has been awarded a one-year contract extension by the Ministry of Defence to continue delivering electro-mechanical training to the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). The Electro-mechanical Training Contract (EMTC2) extension, worth circa £22m, involves the annual delivery of courses to around 5,000 students from the tri-Services. Through the contract, we will continue to provide services such as the design, planning, scheduling and delivery of training, and support to more than 2,500 pieces of equipment – including weapons and tanks, and multi-media development

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

05 Nov 25. Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has been awarded a contract to provide orbital analysts in support of the UK’s Space Domain Awareness mission. Under the contract, the UK Space Agency will gain access to Raytheon UK’s NORSSTrack software, which enhances orbital analysis and operational responsiveness by mapping and tracking satellites, monitoring potential collisions and debris, assessing re-entries and providing critical data for decision-making. The analysts will be based at a National Space Operations Centre facility at Royal Air Force Base High Wycombe, delivering an analysis and response capability that underpins the UK’s growing leadership in space operations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

03 Nov 25. a4ESSOR S.A.S (Alliance for ESSOR – European Secure Software Defined Radio), a multinational joint venture that develops secure software defined radio (SDR) technology, has signed a procurement contract with the intergovernmental Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to carry out the capability deployment of the ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform – EHDRWF. The waveform can be ported to national software-defined radios; through this unique approach, any nation can use its own radio and be interoperable with other nations in their tactical communications. The contract for the so called ESSOR Development Stage #4 (ES4) is valued in excess of 47m EUR. The six nations involved and their respective industry leaders (Finland – Bittium, France – Thales, Germany – Rohde & Schwarz, Italy – Leonardo, Poland – Radmor, Spain – Indra) have then been working to add new features, such as electronic protection measures and support of modern cryptographic standards, leading to several successful interoperability demonstrations and qualification tests and to the adoption of ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform as NATO STANAG 5651 in 2023. Under the new contract, a4ESSOR will design a common mission framework aimed at shared planning capability of network parameters of the EHDRWF. Once implemented in the command-and-control system of each nation, the mission framework will ensure high interoperability at operational level, allowing quick and accurate deployment of multinational EHDRWF networks.

 

05 Nov 25. Leonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army. The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract for 21 vehicles “A2CS Combat” for the Italian Army. The delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025.
David Hoeder, Executive Chairman of JV Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles: “This first joint order following the decision to establish a joint venture between Rheinmetall and Leonardo is an important milestone. It brings the two companies, as well as two of Europe’s largest countries closer together. Cooperation is not optional anymore – it is the very essence of our European strategic sovereignity.”
Battle Tank programme, will renew Italian Army’s heavy vehicles fleet.

 

05 Nov 25. Theon International Plc (THEON) secured a new order worth over €100 m from a European NATO member state as part of the €300 m framework agreement announced on 17 October. This first tranche of this agreement requires the delivery of several thousands Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), monoculars and binoculars. The deliveries are evenly scheduled for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Additional orders are expected in the short and mid-term under the same agreement, not only for NVGs but also for Thermal clip-ons IRIS-C.
In light of recent announcements, year-to-date order intake has exceeded €370 m, with additional new options amounting to €441 m. Consequently, as of 4 November, the soft backlog – excluding orders invoiced in October – stands at approximately €700 m with total options of c.€720m. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

04 Nov 25. Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Agency (FMV) for a new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E. The order value is approximately SEK 1bn. This is a series production order for the launchers which was included as an option within an existing contract for the development and integration of the launcher system. The launch system is used to carry air-to-air missiles and countermeasure pods on Gripen C/D and Gripen E. It is mounted on the aircraft’s weapons pylons and has a sophisticated link between the aircraft and the weapons mounted on the launcher.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

04 Nov 25. TT Electronics, a leading provider of global manufacturing solutions and engineered technologies, announces that Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has awarded the company a $10.3m, multi-year production contract to supply high-reliability power modules and power filter assemblies for a classified U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program.
Prototypes will be delivered in early 2026, with development and manufacturing taking place at TT Electronics’ facility in Kansas City. The contract strengthens an established partnership between the two companies, positioning both organizations to deliver advanced power electronics solutions for mission-critical defense programs through the next decade.

 

AIR

 

03 Nov 25. Neros Technologies has been awarded a multi-m dollar delivery order contract with the United States Department of War in support of the Marine Corps to provide advanced small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) — including kinetic-strike capable FPVs — together with comprehensive operator training and support, across the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) in support of DoW priorities to unleash American drone dominance. The award underscores the Marine Corps’ push to rapidly field combat-proven, American-manufactured drone technologies that ensure asymmetric effects capability by expeditionary combat units—at scale. Built without Chinese components and certified under the Department of War’s Blue UAS program, Neros’ Archer FPV drone fleet brings trusted, secure capability directly to Marines operating in contested environments. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

05 Nov 25. Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, today announced it has been awarded contracts with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces to deliver its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon systems, as well as provide support for operator training, technical assistance, and sustainment. ACS has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Romanian Armed Forces for local co-production of Bullfrog. ACS is opening regional offices in Asia and Europe to support these markets. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

03 Nov 25. DroneShield has received a contract from a reseller that supplies to a government defence customer in Latin America. Equipment will be delivered throughout the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. DroneShield had received seven separate orders from the same reseller between March 2019 and July 2025. The company said that the new contract “significantly increases the scale of business” between the two parties. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

06 Nov 25. Moog Australia, a subsidiary of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) control actuation system (CAS) development. The contract positions Moog to support a growing portfolio of sovereign capability with Lockheed Martin Australia, the Australian Defence Force (ADF), and the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA). This achievement follows an investment by Moog to bring the guided weapons pathfinder program to the Moog Australia site. GMLRS is a combat-proven, precision-guided rocket deployable by High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and M270 MLRS launchers. Co-located in the U.S. and Australia, the Moog team is preparing plans for a localised pilot production line for GMLRS CAS design. Moog will engage Australian industry to produce key components for existing CAS designs and mitigate program risks. Moog will utilise embedded U.S. engineering support to accelerate this vital knowledge transfer. (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Oct 25. ParaZero receives new DefendAir order. ParaZero Technologies Ltd has secured a new order for its counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) DefendAir system from a customer, referred to by ParaZero as a “Tier 1 Israeli defence corporation”. DefendAir is a multi-layered soft-hard kill C-UAS system that deploys a patented net launcher against hostile drones. The order contains both the DefendAir system and integration of the product with a training package. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

04 Nov 25. SCD, a global leader in defense technology specializing in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors, announces a follow-on order from a leading homeland security integrator for its next-generation HD MWIR (High-Definition Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors featuring extended operational lifetime. Powered by SCD’s advanced HOT (High Operating Temperature) technology coupled with robust advanced cooling technology, the new detectors deliver a breakthrough 2.5-fold increase in operational lifetime, thus enabling more than double the interval between required maintenance sessions compared to standard models. This directly addresses the critical need for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance in remote, hard-to-access security sites.

 

SEA

 

06 Nov 25. Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been awarded a contract to support the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class frigate program, providing its Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software as the synthetic test environment for the Land-Based Test Site (LBTS). Under the contract, BISim’s Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software will serve as the core simulation platform at the program’s LBTS. This digital environment will be used to verify the integration, interoperability, and performance of the frigates’ systems prior to installation aboard the ships. (Source: ASD Network)

 

04 Nov 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a more than $30m multi-year contract to integrate Gen-3 high-cadence tactical ISR services into a strategic international defense customer’s secure environment. The expanded solution will accelerate sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities by leveraging proven commercial technology for high-frequency, low-latency Gen-3 capabilities. The enhancements will enable BlackSky’s commercial high revisit constellation to operate seamlessly within the customer’s secure workflows, delivering a new level of fully secure and autonomous operations.

 

04 Nov 25. Raytheon – Australia announced a AU$277m (US$180m) contract extension to continue managing the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine combat management system. This multi-year, multimillion-dollar contract extension allows Raytheon Australia’s 150-strong team, supported by its local and global industry partners, to continue delivering the critical combat systems capability that will ensure the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines remain lethal well into the 2030s.
(Source: Defence Connect)
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* Airborne and Ground Intelligence Reconnaissance & Surveillance (ISR)
* Tracking and Targeting
* Remote Weapon Station
* Light Armored Vehicles (LAV)
* Soldier Systems
* Military & Defense UAS
* Border Surveillance
* Perimeter Security
* Search & Rescue
* Navigation
* Commercial Drones (sUAS)
* Industrial Inspection
* Fire Control Systems
* Thermography
* Aerospace and Astronomical
* Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

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