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30 Oct 25. GDELS to provide Germany and the United Kingdom with new M3 amphibious bridging capabilities. The German and British procurement agencies have signed a contract, valued over €450m, with the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) through which they jointly acquire the newest generation of M3 amphibious bridging and ferry capabilities from General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems (GDELS) in Kaiserslautern.

 

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29 Oct 25. Slingshot Aerospace, Ltd., the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination and space modeling and simulation, announced today it has been awarded the United Kingdom Space Agency Provision of Optical Delivery Partner contract to expand the UK’s satellite tracking capabilities. This award strengthens the UK’s sovereign space domain awareness, expanding the UK Space Agency’s ability to track and characterize satellites and orbital debris. As orbital traffic surges—about 12,000 active satellites in orbit today and 100,000 expected by 2030—maintaining a persistent, independent view of orbit is now mission-critical. (Source: ASD Network)

 

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04 Nov 25. Agate Sensors, a Finnish deep-tech startup pioneering ultra-miniaturised hyperspectral sensor technology, has been awarded an innovation contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) under its Military Innovation Program.  The contract supports the first external demonstration of Agate Sensors’ physiological monitoring capabilities in high-stress, high-risk defence environments – one of several areas where its technology embedded in wearables could enhance understanding and decision-making. For Agate Sensors, this marks its first defence collaboration and a key milestone in moving its patented optical sensing technology from laboratory validation to operational evaluation. Agate Sensors’ hyperspectral photoplethysmography (HPPG) technology delivers continuous, optical-based physiological insights that go beyond conventional wearables. Traditional PPG sensors – found in smartwatches and rings – use only a few light wavelengths to measure blood flow and heart rate. Agate Sensors’ HPPG captures hundreds, revealing subtle biochemical and metabolic signals that even the most advanced optical sensors cannot capture.

 

27 Oct 25. Dynamit Nobel Defence – Contract Signed to Purchase the Skorpion2 Mine-laying System. On Wednesday, October 22, Michael Humbek, Managing Director of Dynamit Nobel Defence, the Latvian Ministry of Defense, and the National Center for Defense Logistics signed the contract for the delivery of the Skorpion 2 mine-laying system. The agreement covers the delivery of the Skoprion 2 mine-laying system, its ammunition, AT2+ anti-tank mines, and other system-related equipment. In addition, training for personnel to work with the systems is included. The contract is intended to underscore Latvia’s commitment to actively involving local industry, thereby making an important contribution to strengthening security of supply and promoting regional value creation. At the same time, the conclusion of the contract opens up the possibility for other countries to join the project and conclude their own supply contracts with our company. Finally, the contract provides a solid basis for further deepening the successful cooperation through additional agreements and expanding strategic partnerships. Source: ASD Network)

 

27 Oct 25. Gentex Corporation has been selected by the Czech Ministry of Defence to deliver next-generation Ops-Core integrated ballistic helmet systems and AMP® Communication Headsets to soldiers across the Czech Armed Forces. This order was placed through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) under the NATO Logistics Stock Exchange (NLSE) contract, which is available to all NATO member nations, strengthening interoperability across allied forces. The contract valued at over 1bn CZK is scheduled for completion by October 2026. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

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29 Oct 25. TKMS has been awarded a contract to modernise the minehunting sonars on the German Navy’s Frankenthal (Type 332)-class coastal minehunters/mine clearance diving vessels by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr: BAAINBw). TKMS will supply its hull-mounted HMS-12M sonar to replace the Atlas Elektronik DSQS-11M sonars currently fitted to the Type 332s. The modernisation work will be undertaken during scheduled layovers for the ships of the class. (Source: Janes)

 

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27 Oct 25.  BAE Systems – The UK Government has announced a c.£5.4bn agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package, sustaining more than 20,000 highly skilled jobs across the UK supply chain. Under the agreement, BAE Systems will manufacture major airframe components, conduct the final assembly of the aircraft and lead the weapons integration at its sites in Lancashire, generating work for hundreds of companies across the UK supply chain. The weapons package will be primarily provided by MBDA.

 

30 Oct 25. Eviden, the Atos Group product brand leading in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and Vision AI, announces that it has been selected by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to modernize the ground-to-air-to-ground (G/A/G) communication systems of the Spanish Air and Space Force. The €12m contract includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of next-generation communication systems that will enhance operations at Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers across various air bases, Air Force airfields, and Air Surveillance Squadron (EVA) bases of the Spanish Air and Space Force (SASF). The project, scheduled for completion within a maximum of 18 months, will involve the deployment of several hundred civilian and military radio systems at 35 locations across Spanish territory, providing comprehensive coverage of the mainland, islands, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The communications modernization encompasses a variety of radio and ground-to-air-to-ground (G/A/G) equipment, including transmitters, receivers, and transceivers operating in VHF and UHF bands, as well as multiband VHF/UHF radio transceiver systems. The contract also includes management software, recording systems, real-time systems, user training, and full system documentation. (Source: ASD Network)

 

30 Oct 25.  TAI – The Spanish government has officially approved a €3.12bn acquisition agreement for 45 Hürjet advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft. The Hürjet, a single-engine aircraft designed and manufactured by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), will be produced at TAI’s facilities in Turkey. The agreement includes a significant role for Spanish industry: Airbus España will be responsible for integrating the mission computer, communications, and other selected avionics systems. This landmark deal is scheduled to see the first aircraft deliveries by 2028. It represents a major breakthrough for Turkey’s aviation sector, as it is the largest defense contract the country has secured within the European market to date. (Source: Defense Arabia)

 

30 Oct 25. Pilatus – The French Navy is set to become the first European military operator of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. The aircraft fleet will be procured from Pilatus and leased to the French Navy by Jet Aviation France, acting as the prime contractor. Delivery of the first of three PC-24s is scheduled for February 2026. Designed for exceptional operational flexibility, the PC-24 is certified for single-pilot operations, equipped with a standard cargo door, and approved for use on unpaved runways. These features make the aircraft ideally suited for a wide range of government missions, including instrument flight rules (IFR) pilot training, transport, and liaison tasks. Pilatus will provide its comprehensive CrystalCare support program, ensuring maximum availability and efficient maintenance for the fleet. (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Oct 25. Eutelsat has selected the R&S®PKU100 amplifier to upgrade its teleports worldwide. Eutelsat provides connectivity and broadcast services worldwide for broadcast and media enterprises as well as for businesses and governments. Today, Eutelsat’s video services supports the broadcast of over 6,400 television channels. To meet the demands of its clients, the company delivers highly reliable uplink services that ensure uninterrupted operation. The R&S®PKU100 is an advanced solid-state satellite uplink amplifier, engineered with cutting-edge hardware and integrated intelligent software to provide exceptional resilience with operational efficiency. It is available in 400 W and 750 W variants, and in rackmount and weatherproof outdoor housings.

 

28 Oct 25. Thales unveils space surveillance radar AURORE – unique in Europe.

• As part of the ARES program (Action and Space Resilience), Thales has been notified of a contract from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop, deliver and deploy a new ground-based low orbit space surveillance radar system. Called AURORE, it will watch the satellites and debris in low orbit from the earth.
• This ground-breaking radar system provides continuous monitoring and tracking of multiple space objects simultaneously. It will strengthen French capabilities for assessing the space situation. AURORE will be the largest surveillance radar deployed in Europe.
• In the context of the increasing militarization of space, this decision marks an important milestone for European and French sovereignty, by providing unprecedented detection capabilities to enhance military space surveillance missions of activities in low orbit.
• Designed and manufactured at Thales’ Limours site, the AURORE radar also benefits from the expertise gained through partnerships with several French SMEs.

 

29 Oct 25. WB GROUP and the Armament Agency of the Ministry of National Defence have signed an executive agreement for the delivery of additional FlyEye Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This contract is another stage in the implementation of the framework agreement covering the supply of more than four hundred systems for the Polish Armed Forces. The contract includes technical documentation as well as comprehensive repair, logistics, and training packages. This agreement represents another important step in strengthening the reconnaissance capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces. It supports the equipping of operational units with advanced, battle-proven, Polish-made systems and reflects the ongoing, long-term cooperation between WB GROUP and the Polish defence sector.  The FlyEye systems to be delivered will be integrated with the TOPAZ combat management system, ensuring full compatibility with mortars, self-propelled howitzers, and rocket launchers currently in service with the Polish Armed Forces. This integration enables the efficient use of aerial reconnaissance data in tactical decision-making processes. (Source: ASD Network)

 

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24 Oct 25. Castelion said on Friday it has won contracts to integrate its Blackbeard hypersonic strike weapon with current U.S. Army systems, the first step toward allowing the military to place the powerful and nearly unstoppable weapons around the world. The U.S. and China are engaged in an arms race to develop the most lethal hypersonic weapons, which travel in the upper atmosphere at more than five times the speed of sound and are designed to evade traditional defenses. (Source: Reuters)

 

28 Oct 25. Saab – The U.S. Army has awarded Saab a contract to provide Giraffe 1X radars in support of security co-operation partners. The order value is approximately USD 46m. The order was booked in Q3 2025. Saab will provide Giraffe 1X systems with deliveries starting in 2026. The order underscores the growing demand for Saab’s advanced radar technology to strengthen air defense and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities worldwide.

 

27 Oct 25. SD Government (SDG), the division of Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) providing satellite communications to global governments, has received a five-year federal contract to deliver multi-band, multi-orbit airborne global satellite communications to a US government agency. The new agreement, initially valued at USD$3m, is a follow-on from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III activity originally undertaken by SDG, prior to the merger with Gogo.  Awarded as a sole-source contract, the agreement will see the agency consolidate all aero communications across its fleet to this single contract over the next five years. With the consolidation of multiple contracts into a single contract, procurement time and complexity are dramatically reduced. In addition, the agreement allows users to focus resources on the mission rather than managing diverse contracts and vendors. This is the first SDG government contract to optimize the company’s integrated multi-orbit, multi-band, multi-network capabilities. The deal also includes provision for the government to add new technology and services as they become available over the life of the contract. The agency’s missions demand consistent, reliable high-bandwidth satellite connections in every theatre of operations globally, as well as the highest encryption levels for secure communication and data transfer. SDG’s deep experience in the government and defense markets, combined with its ability to deliver 24/7/365 expert customer support, will ensure the customer retains consistent critical mission connectivity.  As the contract’s full scope is realized, it will employ Gogo’s air-to-ground networks, low-Earth orbit (LEO), medium-Earth orbit (MEO), high-Earth orbit (HEO) and geostationary orbit (GEO) constellations for Ku- and Ka-band connectivity as required.

 

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29 Oct 25.  AEVEX – The US Army has chosen the Atlas Precision Strike System from AEVEX for its first fielding of Launched Effects–Short Range (LE-SR) technology. AEVEX secured the contract following a series of soldier-conducted tests and a special user demonstration (SUD) event, both of which confirmed the Atlas system’s readiness for operational deployment. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

20 Oct 25. Kepler awarded contract to support Canadian Arctic Defence. Kepler Communications has been awarded a multi-year contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to demonstrate real-time data sharing and connectivity for Continental Defence, including the Canadian Arctic. The initiative will conduct research and analysis to support the development of technologies enabling resilient space architecture that integrates communications, sensing, and command and control. Kepler’s commercial LEO constellation, the Kepler Network, that will serve as a communication backbone to connect on-orbit platforms with multi-domain assets. Launching in early 2026, Kepler will leverage its first tranche of data relay satellites to demonstrate real-time, high-throughput optical intersatellite links between space and a remote ground terminal in Northern Canada. The secure and encrypted relay demonstrations will model and simulate network resiliency, relay terrestrial-based data, relay and compress Earth observation imagery, process data on orbit, and analyze other key performance metrics (Source: Satnews)

 

24 Oct 25. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has been awarded a contract through the Department of War’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program to design and build a state-of-the-art mid-tier arc jet and coupled fiber laser facility for hypersonic materials evaluation. Known internally to Kratos as Project Helios, the contract to Kratos for the leading technology facility has a total projected value of $68.3m. Once complete, the facility will address current critical gaps in U.S. Defense Industrial Base capabilities by providing essential testing infrastructure for thermal protection systems used in hypersonic vehicles. This capability will complement and enhance the national testing infrastructure, supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of War and bridging the gap between low-fidelity screening solutions available across both industry and academia and the exquisite, large-scale arc jet facilities at government testing sites. Combining a 20-25 MW arc jet capability with a 200 kW fiber laser system, this innovative facility is expected to dramatically increase opportunities for material evaluation in support of both hypersonic and strategic national defense efforts. (Source: ASD Network)

 

29 Oct 25. Terma – The U.S. Air Force has awarded Terma a $10.5m contract for 170 additional 3D-Audio systems for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, bringing USAF acquisitions to 310. The decision reflects operational demand for an immediately deployable upgrade that sharpens pilot situational awareness, accelerates decision-making, and supports survivability in high-tempo environments. Terma 3D-Audio spatially separates radio, intercom, and warning tones so pilots perceive communications and threats from their actual direction of origin. Integrated with head-tracking and aircraft defensive suites, the system helps aircrew recognize and react to threats sooner than display-only solutions. Active noise reduction and high-fidelity audio further improve speech intelligibility and reduce fatigue.

 

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30 Oct 25.  American Rheinmetall Awarded $31m Contract to Support Bradley Damage Assessment and Repair Efforts. American Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract valued at $31m (26,6MEUR) to support a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair Demonstration for the U.S. Army and Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). Under this 18-month contract, awarded by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, Inc. (NCMS), American Rheinmetall will develop and demonstrate advanced damage assessment and repair processes by establishing a forward-deployed maintenance capability, for assessing and repairing damaged or broken Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) closer to operational areas. The demonstration will use the Bradley IFV as a surrogate platform to validate a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair (DAR) Team trained and equipped with advanced processes, tools, and a responsive supply chain ecosystem. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between battlefield damage and full depot-level repair by enabling rapid, efficient restoration of combat effectiveness until new parts or dedicated repair teams arrive.

 

27 Oct 25. ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, today announced it has secured another significant order for its Counter-UAS DefendAir solutions from a Tier 1 global defense corporation. DefendAir is a multi-layered soft-hard kill Counter-UAS system that utilizes a patented net launcher against hostile drones, enabling safe urban environments and minimizing collateral damage. The order contains both the DefendAir solution and integration of the product with a training package to maximize the potential of ParaZero’s anti-drone capabilities. This order manifests ParaZero’s DefendAir as vital to the anti-drone defense market and confirms its capabilities as demonstrated by 100% interception success in previous field trial demonstrations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

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27 Oct 25. Axon Vision, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for defense applications, has secured a contract valued at approximately 2m NIS from a leading loitering munitions manufacturer. Under the agreement, the company will supply its EdgeUAV system: an AI-powered solution for target acquisition, selective tracking, and precision guidance of unmanned aerial platforms such as drones, UAVs, and loitering munitions. The system supports full mission execution, from initial detection to accurate target engagement. The order follows a successful system integration process and will be delivered as software licenses for each platform. Deliveries are scheduled in phases and are due to be completed by January 2026. This is the first significant order of its kind for the EdgeUAV system in a license-based configuration, marking a key milestone for Axon Vision. It reflects the growing demand for AI-enhanced capabilities in the precision weapons domain and signals Axon Vision’s continued growth in the unmanned systems market.

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20 Oct 25. GDELS receives contract for the next generation reconnaissance vehicle of the 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 deliver the next-generation reconnaissance vehicle for the German Army Reconnaissance Corps, to be introduced into the troops as «LUCHS 2». The acquisition has a contract value of approximately 3 bn Euro. The reconnaissance vehicle will be based on the most modern PIRANHA 6×6 wheeled vehicle variant with amphibious capability and will succeed the light 4×4 reconnaissance vehicle FENNEK.

 

22 Oct 25.  OSL – The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (Forsvarsmateriell) has placed a new order with the British company Operational Solutions Ltd. (OSL) to enhance the Armed Forces’ ability to detect and counter unwanted drone activity. The first new anti-drone system has been delivered to Ørland Air Station and is now being installed and commissioned in cooperation between the supplier, the Armed Forces, and Forsvarsmateriell’s Air Defence Division. The framework agreement with OSL was signed in August 2025 and is worth up to 938m Norwegian kroner. Forsvarsmateriell has now made two call-offs for anti-drone systems, also known as Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), which will protect bases as well as stationary objects and installations against drones. (Source: ASD Network)

 

22 Oct 25. Roda computer, subsidiary of MilDef, has received a framework agreement order regarding deliveries of rugged IT equipment to a German defence and security company. Order value is 320 MSEK and deliveries will take place in 2026. Roda, part of MilDef Group, has received an order in an existing framework agreement, for IT-equipment. roda has been delivering rugged IT equipment such as computers, displays and power supplies, all designed for demanding conditions to this IT-security prime for several years. Products will be delivered to end users in the German defense ramp up.

 

20 Oct 25. Saab has received an order from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), for the life time extension of the Arthur radar systems for the Spanish Army. The order value is approximately SEK 540m (EUR 49.4m).  The order will, with modern technology, ensure the critical capabilities of Spain’s artillery locating force while sustaining cost effectiveness. The life time extension will provide both high operational mobility and precise counter-battery operation, meaning an increased number of targets are located at greater ranges but with a reduced electronic signature.

 

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22 Oct 25. ALL.SPACE, the leading provider of multi-orbit, multi-link SATCOM platforms, has been awarded €950,000 by the European Space Agency’s Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP). This award is to develop an alternative Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capability designed to operate in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied environments.  The project will build a proof of concept for Alt-PNT, harnessing ALL.SPACE’s multi-orbit terminal technology to generate and analyse “signals of opportunity” that can deliver position and orientation data independently of traditional GNSS sources.  The innovation is designed to counter rising threats from GNSS jamming and spoofing – scenarios of increasing concern for both defence and commercial operators. Delivered in partnership with UK-based GNSS experts GMV NSL, the project is aimed at embedding a resilient PNT capability directly within the ALL.SPACE terminal, forming part of its growing Software as a Service (SaaS) portfolio. ESA’s NAVISP programme is designed to spur innovation in navigation technologies and services across its Member States. The support of this programme underlines ALL.SPACE’s role in delivering cutting-edge, sovereign capabilities for UK and European customers. Once proven, the technology will be matured and commercialised as an integrated service offering, helping customers achieve operational independence and secure navigation in any domain.

 

14 Oct 25. Global Konet signs contract for ESA antenna development. Global Konet Inc. recently signed a contract for the development of an overseas ESA KU/KA antenna for aerospace applications—this is the first time a domestic company has signed a contract for the development of overseas ESA KU/KA antennas. Global Konet declared its ambition to become a global leader in the drone and aerospace data link market, using this contract as a stepping stone. The antenna to be developed under this contract weighs only 700g for the panel, with a total weight of 2kg including the modem. This ultra-compact and ultra-lightweight design is one of the key advantages of the newly developed antenna. Additionally, this antenna is gaining attention as a next-generation solution with real-time satellite data transmission capabilities. It also incorporates innovative cooling-based technology that solves heat dissipation issues, enabling stable long-term operation with low power consumption. To facilitate mass production for the new business, Global Konet has established production facilities and dedicated chambers. The company plans to expand joint development projects with overseas defense companies in the future. (Source: Satnews)

 

17 Oct 25. Indra Group is strengthening its collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) through two new contracts that will reinforce Spain’s and Europe’s position in space surveillance and satellite navigation. The agreements were signed at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villanueva de la Cañada during ESA’s 50th anniversary celebration. The first contract covers the upgrade of the S3TSR space surveillance radar to its V2 version. The S3TSR is one of the most advanced systems in Europe and the world, owned by the Spanish Ministry of Defence and forming part of the S3T space surveillance and tracking system. This dual use system is a key element of the Spanish contribution to the European Space Situational Awareness System (EU SST), dedicated to detecting and monitoring objects in low Earth orbit. (Source: ASD Network)

 

17 Oct 25. Marshall Aerospace – Türkiye has contracted the Cambridge based aircraft maintenance company, Marshall Aerospace, to support the 12 legacy C-130J tactical transporters Ankara acquired from the UK. In partnership with the UK Defence Equipment and Support, Export and Sales, Marshall supported the resale process as the principal retail partner for these aircraft, while conducting ongoing anti-deterioration maintenance and storage at its facility. In addition to the scheduled maintenance, Marshall will have completed centre wing box replacements on each of the airframes prior to the aircraft entering into service with the Turkish Air Force. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

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22 Oct 25. AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and advanced air and missile defense technologies, has been selected to deliver the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM). Along with this selection, AV was awarded a $95.9m contract for the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) program through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium® (AMTC). As part of the LRKI program, AV will manufacture and deliver its Freedom Eagle (FE-1) kinetic C-UAS missile. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

23 Oct 25. Boeing – The U.S. Army is advancing its heavy-lift modernization efforts by ordering nine Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards. The Lot 4 and 5 awards, valued at $461m, increase the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 18. (Source: ASD Network)

 

17 Oct 25. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow. GA-ASI was selected to work on Navy CCA designs emphasizing a modular approach to platform selection, capable of being rapidly reconfigured and upgraded to meet changing mission requirements, including operations on and from aircraft carriers. GA-ASI’s approach supports the Navy’s revolutionary acquisition strategy of smaller, frequent purchases that enable rapid technology insertion rather than traditional long-lifecycle programs. GA-ASI’s Navy CCA contract follows its selection to design and fly the U.S. Air Force’s first CCA, the YFQ-42A. A production-representative unmanned fighter, YFQ-42A was the first Air Force CCA to begin flight testing in August, another historic achievement for the company.

 

23 Oct 25. ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace defense company pioneering smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, today announced the signing of a significant purchase order with Airobotics Ltd., a premier provider of robotic automation solutions, for the delivery of ParaZero’s advanced safety systems. This purchase order is part of an ongoing collaboration between ParaZero and Airobotics, building on various previous orders, including ParaZero’s counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) solutions. The order encompasses ParaZero’s innovative systems, designed to ensure operational efficiency while providing the highest level of safety and security. (Source: ASD Network)

 

23 Oct 25. Pyka Awarded US Air Force Contract for DropShip, Long-Range Multi-Mission UAS Platform. Pyka announced that it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) SBIR focused on DropShip, a long-range, multi-mission cargo UAS platform, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

12 Oct 25. Viasat awarded contract by USSF for Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) was recently selected for a prime contract award by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. Viasat is one of five awardees to receive an initial Delivery Order 1 (DO1) contract under what is a large Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that aims to develop a proliferated, small satellite GEO constellation that will deliver resilience and anti-jam capabilities. The first launch of this PTS-G constellation is projected for 2028 to serve government end-users. Under this initial award, Viasat’s Space and Mission Systems team within its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment will mature a design for a dual-band X-/Ka-band satellite and anchor station architecture, inclusive of tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C), satellite and network operations, and cybersecurity requirements. This work under the DO1 phase will take place over a 7-month period, culminating in a technical design review and demonstration of this capability. Viasat’s low size, weight, and power (SWaP) GEO satellite will be capable of enhancing end-user speeds and delivering resilient performance. (Source: Satnews)

 

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20 Oct 25. AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced a contract award from the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) for its tactical mission planning and command and control (C2) software for the Human-Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Increment 1 program. HMIF accelerates the fielding of robotic formations to leverage machines to offload risk and provides Soldiers with additional information for decision-making for armored and infantry formations. Each formation will include ground and air systems and enablers to aid in the human decision-making process to find, fix, and engage enemy targets. HMIF prototype development supports existing and future robotic programs of record by mitigating risk associated with enabling capabilities such as the common architecture, communications and networking. AV’s software solution, Kinesis, will provide a unified interface to meet the needs of HMIF for mission planning, tactical awareness, autonomy management, and payload control to simplify complex operations and accelerate mission capabilities with unmatched scale and speed. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

22 Oct 25. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a global technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it was awarded a multi-year, cost-plus-fixed-fee development contract in September to develop a multi-mission, multi-domain subsystem for a U.S. defense prime contractor.

 

09 Oct 25. Qunnect, the company pioneering quantum infrastructure for real-world use, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to advance components of its quantum networking technology for national defense applications. The contract comes as governments around the world invest more than $55bn in quantum technologies, with networking increasingly recognized as the next frontier of secure connectivity. Qunnect is the first company to deploy metro-scale, entanglement-based quantum networks on commercial fiber, a critical step towards a secure communications infrastructure already validated in New York City and Berlin. With best-in-class uptime and fidelity, these high-performance deployments reflect a broader market shift: entanglement-based networking is now operational, demonstrating the performance and scalability required for defense and commercial use cases while laying down essential infrastructure for the future quantum internet. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

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10 Oct 25. Thales –  India agreed to buy multi-role missiles manufactured by Thales in the United Kingdom in a deal worth £350m ($468m), the U.K. government said on Thursday. The deal to deliver the Lightweight Multirole Missile to the Indian Army was signed during U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s two-day visit to Mumbai, paving the way for a broader partnership in complex weapons that the countries are negotiating, the British government said in a statement. (Source: Defense News)

 

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23 Oct 25. Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd (HAV), the designer of Airlander, a fuel-efficient hybrid aircraft with dual-use applications, has today announced the reservation of a further three aircraft, representing the first Airlander 10 aircraft destined for defence use. The three aircraft have been reserved by an innovative defence contractor looking to deliver the unique capabilities of Airlander to its customers. Airlander 10 has been designed and will initially be certified for civil use, but its versatile nature means it can be modified to meet customer needs, with its large, rapidly reconfigurable cabin perfectly suited to meeting the fast-paced and ever-changing needs of the military market. Whether equipped with multispectral sensor suites for ISR roles, using the space to transport personnel, materiel, and equipment to austere environments, or to hold, release, and recover drone swarms, Airlander offers new possibilities in defence.  Airlander’s robust survivability and low vulnerability, coupled with its ability to remain

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

23 Oct 25. Asio, a pioneer in tactical combat solutions, in collaboration with Israel’s Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDRD), the IDF Intelligence Directorate, and the IDF Ground Forces Command, has completed the development and significant upgrade of Taurus (known in the IDF as “Noam”), an advanced tactical battle management computer designed for battalion intelligence officers. Asio will supply hundreds of these tactical intelligence systems to the IDF. The system delivers critical intelligence information directly to front-line units, enables operational autonomy at the battalion level, and provides commanders with advanced tools for terrain analysis, intelligence collection from drones and sensors, and for generating combat plans and targets under dynamic battlefield conditions. It provides autonomy to battalion intelligence officers and real-time access to updated intelligence data on the battlefield.

 

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UNITED KINGDOM

 

AIR

 

15 Oct 25. Serco announced the award of a new five-year contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to deliver maintenance and logistics services for EJ200 engines, which power the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon aircraft. Valued at approximately £7.8m, this contract marks a significant milestone in Serco’s continued growth in aviation engineering and defence support. Previously subcontracted through Rolls-Royce, Serco will now deliver services directly to RAF Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in military aviation. Work will be carried out at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth, where Serco teams have long-standing experience supporting EJ200 engine maintenance.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

20 Oct 25. Artec – The European defense organization OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement) has commissioned Artec GmbH to deliver a total of 222 Schakal infantry fighting vehicles to the armed forces of Germany and the Netherlands. This new combat vehicle combines the chassis of the Boxer wheeled armoured vehicle with the turret of the tracked Puma infantry fighting vehicle. The main contractor for the Boxer is Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany. 150 Schakal vehicles are to be delivered to the German Armed Forces and 72 to the Dutch Army. The total order for the German and Dutch armies is worth €3.41bn gross, with Rheinmetall’s share amounting to almost €3bn. The contract also includes a logistics package containing spare parts, training materials, and specialised tools. Furthermore, it covers optional additional services such as protection against anti-tank hand weapons, firing attack detection and firing attack identification as well as drone defence. The call-off of up to 248 additional vehicles is also included as an option.

 

15 Oct 25. Hanwha Aerospace has signed a three-year framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The agreement includes an initial call-off order worth approximately $110 m to supply Modular Charge Systems (MCS) for Sweden’s artillery forces. This contract was signed at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2025 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The signing ceremony was attended by key representative including Billy Boo-Hwan Lee, Head of the PGM Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace, and Jonas Lotsne, Head of the Army Material Division at FMV.  This agreement marks the second MCS supply agreement between Hanwha Aerospace and Sweden, building on a successful initial contract from last year. The deal underscores the growing strategic partnership between Hanwha Aerospace and Sweden and solidifies Hanwha’s position as a key defense partner in Northern Europe.

 

10 Oct 25. INVISIO has signed a framework agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense that could be worth up to SEK 365m. The agreement will run initially for five years, with an option for two one-year extensions. Orders are expected to start this year. The agreement covers INVISIO’s personal communication systems for mobile users in the field and includes a wide range of products, including the new T30 and X7 headsets and several different control unit models and intelligent cables. The customer estimates the value of the agreement for the first five years at approximately SEK 260 m, rising to SEK 365 m in the event of a two-year extension. The agreement includes no guarantees regarding volumes. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Oct 25. Rheinmetall has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to supply highly mobile medical facilities to the German Armed Forces. The framework agreement concluded in September 2025 has an initial call-off value of over €300 m. The first of these protected, highly mobile medical facilities, which meet NATO Role 2B standards, is scheduled to be delivered to the Bundeswehr as a series model in 2029. The systems are intended for use by the German brigade in Lithuania, among others. The contract will be implemented by Rheinmetall Project Solutions GmbH.

 

SEA

 

09 Oct 25. Damen Naval has confirmed a new contract with Terma, a Danish defence technology firm, for the provision of C-Guard Decoy Launching System. The system will be installed on the Plataforma Estrategica de Superficie (PES) frigate that is currently under construction for the Colombian Navy. Equipped with Anti-Aircraft Warfare and Anti-Submarine Warfare modules, C-Guard is designed to safeguard naval vessels from range of incoming threats. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

15 Oct 25.  Saab – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab for the concluding phase of production for two Blekinge-class (A26) submarines. The contract, valued at approximately Skr9.6bn ($1bn), also covers additional materials and services. Majority of deliveries are scheduled to be completed between 2026 and 2032. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

15 Oct 25.  Airbus – Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters. Under the contract, Airbus will produce the multi-role combat aircraft at its final assembly line in Manching, near Munich in Germany. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery to the German Air Force in 2031, the last in 2034. Airbus will equip the 20 Eurofighters with the latest sensors. This includes, for example, the new electronic E-Scan radar. In parallel, Airbus will add electronic warfare capabilities to the German Eurofighter fleet by integrating the Arexis sensor suite, developed by Sweden’s Saab, in existing and newly built aircraft. These significant technological upgrades will further enhance the already broad operational capabilities of German Air Force Eurofighters.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

14 Oct 25. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it has been selected by American Rheinmetall to provide its Turret Drive Stabilization System (TDSS) for the prototype phase of the U.S. Army’s XM30 Combat Vehicle (CV) program, which was recently approved to advance to Milestone B, the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. Curtiss-Wright’s TDSS will deliver stabilized turret system control for the XM30, enabling accurate engagement of moving targets while the vehicle maneuvers across rugged terrain. This enhanced targeting capability supports improved survivability and mission effectiveness for crews operating in highly dynamic combat environments. During the EMD phase, American Rheinmetall will produce eight prototype vehicles for government testing ahead of a planned program down-select in 2027. Curtiss-Wright’s state-of-the-art, modular TDSS is a field-proven solution with units deployed worldwide. Its modular, off-the-shelf architecture supports rapid customization and system integration, reducing performance risk and enabling accelerated development timelines. Curtiss-Wright is performing the work within its Defense Electronics segment.

 

07 Oct 25.  Epoch Concepts, a leading provider of IT solutions and services to the U.S. federal government, enterprises, and systems integrators, today announced it has been awarded a position on the U.S. Army’s Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – 4 Hardware (ITES-4H) contract. Epoch Concepts is one of just 49 companies selected to support the Army’s critical technology needs under this ten-bn-dollars over ten years contract.

 

15 Oct 25. Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field. The kits will deliver scalable, exportable power directly from tactical vehicles to mission-critical systems—such as communications, electronic warfare, and counter-UAS technologies—without the need for external power sources. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

13 Oct 25. Kymeta Corporation, the world-leading satellite terminals manufacturer, today announced it has been selected as a multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capability provider in the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Pilot with the OspreyTM u8 terminal. Selected for its battle-proven capabilities and easy-to-use features developed with the modern warfighter in mind, Kymeta terminals offer full-duplex data transport, meaning they can receive and transmit from a single aperture. The Osprey u8 provides multi-orbit connectivity across both geostationary orbit (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, featuring a modular, cartridge-based system designed for rapid adaptation to evolving mission profiles. By supporting multiple data pathways, including commercial and government networks, the terminal minimizes dependency on any single source, prioritizing secure interoperability and operational continuity, even in degraded orcontested conditions, making it a valuable asset for mission-critical applications.

 

AIR

 

14 Oct 25. Boeing [NYSE: BA] has been awarded a combination of multiyear contracts valued at approximately $2.7bn to produce additional Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3) seekers. Under the agreements, Boeing will deliver more than 3,000 seekers at rates of up to 750 units per year through 2030. Boeing is working closely with prime contractor Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army to further increase production rates and meet new targets for the PAC‑3 interceptor. Scaling seeker output is critical to ensuring the Patriot system can continue to defend service members, civilians and critical infrastructure worldwide as threats proliferate.

 

13 Oct 25. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced it has been selected by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, to provide encrypted flight data recorder technology that will operate over the digital backbone on the United States Army’s MV-75 FLRAA next-generation tiltrotor program (previously known as Future Long Range Assault Aircraft or FLRAA), part of the Future Vertical Lift initiative. Under the contract, Curtiss-Wright will supply Bell with a combined cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) using encryption technology. Curtiss-Wright’s first phase of the program began in July 2025 and will continue through full-rate production.

 

13 Oct 25. The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This will be the third EW capability that has been integrated into the CMOSS chassis, showing how quickly and easily new plug-and-play capabilities can be integrated into the Gray Eagle platform. Other recent additions include Electronic Attack, Communications Relay, Counter-UAS, and Signals Intelligence.

 

10 Oct 25. PDW has secured its first contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to supply the C100 multi-mission uncrewed aircraft system (UAS). The agreement was facilitated by the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

14 Oct 25. Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC), has been awarded $7.9m to deliver X10D small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) under the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 Low-Rate Initial Production contract. The SRR program, managed by Program Executive Office Aviation’s Project Manager for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), provides infantry platoons with organic reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities. This award continues Skydio’s role as an SRR provider, transitioning soldiers from X2D/RQ28-A, fielded beginning in 2022 as part of SRR Tranche 1, to the enhanced X10D platform. This award builds on Skydio’s first delivery SRR Tranche 2 program systems, announced in May 2025. This brings Skydio’s total support of the SRR Tranche 2 program to $12.3m in FY25.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

09 Oct 25. Qunnect, the company pioneering quantum infrastructure for real-world use, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to advance components of its quantum networking technology for national defense applications. The contract comes as governments around the world invest more than $55bn in quantum technologies, with networking increasingly recognized as the next frontier of secure connectivity. Qunnect is the first company to deploy metro-scale, entanglement-based quantum networks on commercial fiber, a critical step towards a secure communications infrastructure already validated in New York City and Berlin. With best-in-class uptime and fidelity, these high-performance deployments reflect a broader market shift: entanglement-based networking is now operational, demonstrating the performance and scalability required for defense and commercial use cases while laying down essential infrastructure for the future quantum internet. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

10 Oct 25. India agreed to buy multi-role missiles manufactured by Thales in the United Kingdom in a deal worth £350m ($468m), the U.K. government said on Thursday. The deal to deliver the Lightweight Multirole Missile to the Indian Army was signed during U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s two-day visit to Mumbai, paving the way for a broader partnership in complex weapons that the countries are negotiating, the British government said in a statement. (Source: Defense News)

 

AIR

 

16 Oct 25. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that it’s Commercial Division has received $42 m in orders from a leading satellite operator, primarily for it’s multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months. These orders will significantly expand the global deployment of Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform, which is the choice of satellite operators seeking to enable next-generation connectivity in a multi-orbit environment. (Source: ASD Network)

 

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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

* Thermography

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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO

 

AIR

 

3 Oct 25. Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats.
The UK is investing in sensors that will help protect satellites crucial to our economy and security from lasers from adversaries
• New detection tech is being built to spot lasers that adversaries may use to dazzle satellites and intercept communications.
• UK Armed Forces project will help protect satellites that are used for everything from bank transfers and weather forecasts to emergency services and intelligence operations.
• One fifth of the UK economy is reliant on satellite services, with this latest innovation securing economic growth and making our country more secure as part of the Plan for Change.
British businesses, emergency services and more will be protected from drastic disruption by new sensors that identify laser threats from adversaries to military and civilian satellites in space. Lasers can be used by adversaries to track the location of satellites, dazzle or blind them, or to intercept and interrupt communications. The new sensor technology under development will be able to determine the characteristics of lasers based in space or on the ground and whether they pose a threat to the satellite, providing the military with crucial information to protect and defend UK and allied space systems and assets. Nearly 20% of UK GDP is reliant on satellite services, which are essential for supporting daily life, including through communication, money transfers, navigation, emergency services, and weather forecasting.
(Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

02 Oct 25. Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system. New £320m contract for a platform to revolutionise how the Armed Forces manage and maintain defence equipment to help the military make better decisions faster will create 100 new highly-skilled UK jobs. The UK’s Armed Forces will be strengthened by a new cutting-edge platform that will revolutionise how the military manages and maintains its equipment, driving efficiency and creating more than 100 highly-skilled jobs. The new platform will use artificial intelligence (AI) to help ensure Armed Forces have the right equipment in the right place at the right time, delivering on the ambitions of the Strategic Defence Review. The £320m contract with IBM UK for the Defence Equipment Engineering Asset Management Systems (DEEAMS) will create 100 new highly-skilled jobs in the UK, making defence an engine for growth and delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change. The new system will replace 17 fragmented, siloed and outdated applications with one enabled modern streamlined platform, using AI to bring over £1bn in benefits such as savings on support and IT costs. It will provide personnel with real-time information to predict maintenance and repairs, stock availability, and engineering planning across major equipment and platforms. It will also enable the adoption of future productivity-enhancing technologies, making sure the UK’s Armed Forces stay at forefront of defence innovation and capability. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)

 

08 Oct 25. The NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) has selected Oracle and its partner Druid Software for war gaming and cyber defence exercises. Under the contract, Oracle and its partner will design, deploy, and secure private 5G networks to support NATO’s research, war gaming, and development efforts. These networks will facilitate “high-performance connectivity” for conducting cyber defence exercises aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure from potential external threats. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

09 Oct 25. MilDef secures 52MSEK contract with L3Harris for deployment of armoured vehicle IT systems to NATO partner. MilDef has received a 52MSEK contract from L3Harris Technologies, a US-based defense company, in support of an armoured vehicle program to a NATO partner. The contract represents MilDef’s single largest US delivery of rugged 19”/2 information technology (IT) products. MilDef will provide customized servers, Cisco-based routers and fiber switches to meet L3Harris’ requirements for the armoured vehicle communications system.

 

07 Oct 25. Poland contracts PGZ-Narew consortium for passive location systems for air defence. Poland’s Armaments Agency has signed a contract with a PGZ-Narew consortium for the delivery of 28 sets of passive location systems (PLSs) with an option for 18 further sets in the future, the country’s Ministry of National Defence announced on 2 September. The contract (including the option) is for PLN5.7bn (USD1.6bn). The value of 28 PLSs from the basic order is PLN3.9bn. The passive coherent location (PCL) sensors are expected to be delivered with Narew short-range air defence (SHORAD) batteries in 2030–38 as a part of Poland’s planned integrated, multilayer air-defence system. The consortium of PGZ subsidiaries behind the system includes Huta Stalowa Wola, Pit-Radwar, PCO, Jelcz, Mesko, Ośrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy Centrum Techniki Morskiej, Wojskowe Zakłady Łączności Nr 1, Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia, Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, and Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów. (Source: Janes)

 

SEA

 

09 Oct 25. Raytheon, an RTX business, has been chosen by the German government to supply its SPY-6(V)1 radar system for installation on eight F127-class frigates, under a proposed foreign military sales contract with the U.S. Navy. The deal would make Germany the first international customer for Raytheon’s SPY-6 radar, the cornerstone of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation air and missile defense capability. According to the company, the contract includes comprehensive support and services to integrate the radar into the F127’s design, adapting the system to meet the operational requirements of the German Navy. (Source: News Now/https://defence-blog.com/)

 

AIR

 

09 Oct 25. ArianeGgroup and Sabca Sign Major Supply Contract for Ariane 6 Operational Phase. On Monday October 6, in Brussels, ArianeGroup and Sabca signed a new supply contract for the Ariane 6 operational phase, to secure Europe’s access to space in the years ahead. The agreement covers the supply of nozzle activation systems for the main engines that will equip the main and upper stages of Ariane 6 flight models from 16 to 42.
The Franco-German space technologies leader ArianeGroup has selected its key industrial partner in Belgium to support the industrial ramp-up of Europe’s new heavy-lift launcher. This renewed collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership between ArianeGroup and Sabca, the Brussels-based aerospace supplier that has already played a major role in previous Ariane programme. (Source: ASD Network)

 

06 Oct 25. Embraer – The Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3). The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, paving the way for future acquisitions by other European nations. This important milestone for defense in Europe is part of a broader trilateral partnership between Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands, aimed at fostering joint procurement, interoperability, and long-term cooperation around the C-390 Millennium platform. The seven options signed under this framework reflect growing European interest in this next generation aircraft and a shared commitment to modernizing tactical airlift capabilities across the continent.

 

29 Sep 25.  RTX – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.23bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to four hundred (400) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); up to twelve (12) AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections, including precise positioning provided by either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code; and one (1) AIM-120 AMRAAM Integrated Test Vehicle. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will also be included: AMRAAM telemetry kits, control sections, containers, and support equipment; ADU-891 Adaptor Group Test sets; KGV-135A encryption devices; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons system support and software; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and programme support. The estimated total cost is $1.23bn. 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 increased air-to-air capability for the German F-35 programme and supporting German and shared NATO planning, training, and operational requirements. Germany will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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 US Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined by in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

09 Oct 25. FN Wins US Army Development Contract for Precision Grenadier System. FN America, LLC announced that it has been awarded a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) contract valued at $2 m, by the U.S. Army to further develop its submission for the Precision Grenadier System, a next-generation primary soldier weapon system and family of ammunition that enables precision engagements to destroy targets with increased lethality and precision compared to legacy grenade launchers.
The FN Multi-purpose Tactical Launcher 30mm (MTL-30) that was designed in the U.S. and will be manufactured by FN America at its plant in South Carolina is a soldier-portable, semi-automatic, medium-velocity, flat trajectory grenade launcher that enables warfighters to engage targets at extended ranges with more effective payloads over existing technologies. After extensive testing, FN’s solution has successfully met the DoD’s key performance criteria while also delivering desired characteristics. In addition, the FN solution is easily manufacturable and logistically supportable due to state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, ensuring the program will be cost-effective. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

08 Oct 25. The U.S. Army has selected L3Harris Technologies’ (NYSE: LHX) software-defined data devices to support the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) transport layer requirements with a $24 m award. The company will deliver the new AN/PRC-158C NGC2 Gateway Manpack to the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in advance of their scheduled participation in Project Convergence 2026. The L3Harris data device meets the demands for high-data throughput to enable the data fabric for NGC2. These devices provide multiple transport options offering true resilience and interoperability from NATO to Homeland Security. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

07 Oct 25. Mack Defense announced it has received an initial order for 86 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) from the U.S. Army as part of a new five-year contract awarded June 24, 2025, for up to 450 trucks with value up to $221.8 m. This order is the first under the new contract and follows the successful completion of Mack Defense’s original seven-year contract awarded in 2018.

 

05 Oct 25. SCD, a global leader in defense technology specializing in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors and high-power laser diodes, announces a new order from a North American customer for approximately 1,000 Sparrow MWIR detectors to be integrated in airborne payloads for critical tactical and homeland security missions.

 

SEA

 

09 Oct 25. Kratos Awarded Phase 1 for AN/SPY-1 Organic Sustainment Capability for the US Navy. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has been awarded Phase 1 to begin developing an organic sustainment capability for the U.S. Navy’s AN/SPY-1 radar systems. Known internally to Kratos as Project Anaconda, the single-award agreement has an initial total projected ceiling of $175m across multiple phases. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

08 Oct 25. Boeing –  In a deal worth more than $173m, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.
Following a $178m award for seven aircraft last April, this new order raises the total number under contract to 34 and includes the first set of aircraft anticipated for deployment to Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota. The Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation flights as the MH-139A program continues to move toward Initial Operational Capability. To date, Boeing has delivered 18 aircraft, including 12 low-rate initial production assets. Boeing completed deliveries for the first operational unit at Malmstrom AFB, Montana, this year and anticipates delivering four more aircraft to the Air Force this year.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

09 Oct 25. U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics Mission Systems Contract to Deliver Initial CMFF Prototype Systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems announced today that it has been awarded an Army contract valued at $28.3m to deliver critical C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) prototype systems. The contract was awarded by the PEO C3N PM Mission Command through the C5 Consortium and is for two years. (Source: ASD Network)

 

06 Oct 25. Peraton has received an Other Transaction Authority – Prototype (OTA-P) contract from the US Air Force (USAF) Life Cycle Management Center to develop cyber infrastructure in support of key Air Force and joint cyber operations. The project aims to deliver advanced cyber infrastructure solutions, with Peraton responsible for the design, integration, and prototyping of systems. It will enhance the Air Force’s ability to deploy interoperable and secure cyber capabilities at speed. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

07 Oct 25. Cuashub.com said today that Axiscades to supply Indian Army with counter-drone systems. The Indian Army has chosen Axiscades Technologies to deliver 12 portable systems that can detect and stop drones. The deal was made under the Ministry of Defence’s emergency purchase rules, which allow faster delivery when needed. These systems can spot drones from up to five kilometres away. They also block signals across different frequencies, making it harder for drones to fly or send data. Although the cost of the deal hasn’t been shared, it’s seen as a strong show of support for home-grown defence technology. “This order reflects the Indian Army’s trust in Axiscades to deliver next-generation indigenous counter-drone technologies. We are committed to supporting India’s defence forces with advanced, mission-ready, made in India solutions that strengthen operational readiness and self-reliance,” said Sharadhi Chandra Babu, President of Defence at Axiscades.
India has been working harder to improve its ability to deal with drones, especially after reports of drones being used for spying and smuggling weapons near the border with Pakistan. The rise in use of commercial drones for military tasks has made this a bigger concern.
This contract is part of a wider push to improve India’s drone-related tools, both for attack and defence. Over the past year, the military has tested loitering drones, long-range UAVs, and several anti-drone systems made by Indian companies. The move also supports the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” plan, which aims to make India more self-reliant in defence. By working with local firms like Axiscades, the country hopes to meet urgent needs while building up its own defence industry.
https://cuashub.com/en/content/axiscades-to-supply-indian-army-with-counter-drone-systems/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/

 

06 Oct 25. Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program. The multi-year contract, valued at $108 m, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), the prime contractor to the ADF on LAND 400-3. The order includes the delivery of RWS, spare parts, training, and documentation. Under the agreement, EOS will deliver an enhanced R400 RWS, purpose-built to meet the Australian Army’s operational requirements and fully integrated with the AS21 Redback IFV. Manufacturing of the RWS will be undertaken at EOS’ facility in Canberra, drawing on a well-established national supply chain of more than 100 Australian companies.

 

08 Oct 25. Fortem Technologies, the global leader in airspace security and counter-drone solutions, today announced that it received purchase orders for twelve of its counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) from U.S. allies in Europe and the Middle East during the third quarter of 2025. The systems will be deployed to protect critical defense installations in both regions. Fortem’s Q3 orders from customers in European and Middle East allies roughly doubled from both the prior quarter and the same period a year ago, reflecting accelerating global demand for scalable counter-UAS capabilities amid a sharp rise in rogue-drone incursions. The company’s AI-enabled SkyDome® Family of Systems combines autonomous DroneHunter® interceptors with high-precision TrueView™ sensors, enabling customers to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones in some of the world’s most complex and contested airspace environments. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

03 Oct 25.  Lockheed Martin – Canada – M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.75bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Canada has requested to buy twenty-six (26) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); one hundred thirty-two (132) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS); one hundred thirty-two (132) M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead (AW) pods with IMPS; thirty-two (32) M403 Extended Range (ER) GMLRS AW pods with IMPS; thirty-two (32) M404 ER GMLRS Unitary pods with IMPS; and sixty-four (64) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) pods. The following non-MDE items will be included: Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket pods; interactive electronic technical manuals; integration support services; spare parts; tool kits; test equipment; contractor logistics support; training; training equipment; technical assistance; technical publications; transportation; Type 1 radios (AN/PRC-160 and AN/PRC-167); 7800I intercom equipment; Simple Key Loaders (SKL); 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 $1.75bn. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the military capability of Canada, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and is a contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, located in Grand Prairie, TX. 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)

 

AIR

 

03 Oct 25. RTX – Republic of Korea – AGM-65G2 Maverick Tactical Missiles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AGM-65G2 Maverick Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $34 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Republic of Korea has requested to buy forty-four (44) AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will be included: 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 $34m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
This proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its critical air defense capability to deter aggression in the region and to ensure interoperability with U.S. forces. The Republic of Korea already has Maverick missiles in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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. The purchaser typically requests offsets. 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 Republic of Korea. 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)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

07 Oct 25. Cohort plc (AIM: CHRT) subsidiary MASS has been awarded a four-year contract to provide airborne countermeasures and associated services to a UK defence prime contractor for an international end customer. The contract is valued at £15.7m.
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EUROPE

 

LAND

 

29 Sep 25. The Spanish Army has entered into a contract with France-based detection and imaging technologies provider Exosens for the supply of 17,000 monocular night vision devices. The contract involves the procurement of Night Vision Lasers Spain’s (NVLS) wide FOV (50°) monoculars, which provide a 60% larger image size compared to the standard 40° models. This technological advancement ensures soldiers have superior visibility and situational awareness during nighttime operations. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

30 Sep 25. Romania aims to buy Abrams tanks in $7 bn deal-defence ministry. Romania’s defence ministry has asked parliament to approve a plan to acquire hundreds of Abrams tanks as well as ammunition, parts and training worth more than $7bn, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The European Union and NATO member signed a first contract to buy 54 Abrams tanks from U.S. army stock for $1.07bn in 2023, with full delivery estimated in 2028.  It is now aiming to buy ammunition, parts, simulators, technical support and training for those tanks at a cost of $458.2m before VAT. It also aims to order an additional 216 tanks and parts for 6.49bn euros ($7.6bn) before VAT, it said. The Abrams is made by General Dynamics (GD.N). The statement did not specify when the equipment would be delivered. The country’s defence acquisition strategies are approved by its top security council, led by President Nicusor Dan, and large purchases must be cleared by parliament. (Source: Reuters)

 

29 Sep 25. Rheinmetall to supply artillery ammunition to Eastern European customer – total worth €444m. Rheinmetall has been commissioned to supply ammunition to an Eastern European customer. As a subcontractor to Global Military Products, a company commissioned by the US government, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions will supply 155 mm M107 projectiles with M4A2 propellant charges and 105 mm M1 projectiles to the customer. The total value of the contract is around €444m. Of this, €170m has already been booked as a pre-order, meaning that a further €274m in new orders has now been booked. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed in June 2027. The order underscores Rheinmetall’s high level of expertise and manufacturing capacity in the field of ammunition. The Düsseldorf-based technology group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large-calibre ammunition. Rheinmetall has been increasing its production capacity since 2022 and aims to be able to produce up to 1.5m 155 mm artillery shells per year by 2027.

 

30 Sep 25.  MilDef subsidiary roda has received call of order with Bundeswehr, worth 212 MSEK. roda computer, subsidiary of MilDef, has signed a contract on deliveries of rugged IT for vehicle integration projects, to the German army digitalization project, D-LBO (digitalized land-based operation). The deliveries will start in 2025 and be finalized in the fourth quarter 2026. The order value is 212 MSEK. Roda, part of MilDef Group since the acquisition of roda computers GmbH, has received a call-off order on an existing framework agreement with the the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw for short), the procuring authority of the Bundeswehr.

 

24 Sep 25. SkeyDrone receives multi-site drone detection order from Belgian energy provider. SkeyDrone will deploy its drone detection system to help protect energy infrastructure in Belgium, following a multi-site agreement with Elia, a high-voltage transmission system operator. The Belgian high-voltage transmission grid managed by Elia comprises over 8,903 km of overhead lines and underground cables.  SkeyDrone’s modular drone detection system combines specialised software with flexible hardware integration to enable intelligent threat classification. Elia said it selected SkeyDrone’s system for its intuitive front-end visualisation, powerful analytics, the ability to replay flight paths and identify pilot positions post-flight, and a responsive helpdesk. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

SEA

 

29 Sep 25. MBDA has signed a contract with the National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the production of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy. The contract covers the supply of new generation TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles, which will equip new units of the Italian Navy. This includes the FREMM EVO class frigates, the MPCS/PPA (Multi-Purpose Combat Ship/Pattugliatori Polivalenti d’Altura) and the new generation DDX destroyers. The missile will also complement the previous MK2/A version, which is already in-service on the FREMM and Horizon class naval units. The production contract follows the previous one signed in 2021 for the development, integration and qualification of the missile. The TESEO MK2/E is an entirely new weapon system designed to meet the requirements of the Italian Navy. Thanks to its Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) seeker technology the new missile offers innovative performance. For example, it can counter both very long range naval and land targets, allows enhanced mission planning that includes in-flight missile control via a satellite data link, and has a secondary deep strike capability.

 

AIR

 

01 Oct 25. Atheras Analytics SAS has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop an advanced simulation tool aimed at ensuring the harmonious coexistence of next-generation satellite constellations. The nine-month project is titled “ENGEOS – Evolution of the NGSO and GSO Co-Existence Framework”. The project directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern space communications: the increasing risk of signal interference between legacy Geostationary (GSO) satellites and the new wave of thousands of Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). While these new NGSO mega-constellations, operated by companies like SpaceX, OneWeb, and Amazon, promise to deliver low-latency, high-speed internet globally, they share radio frequency spectrum with GSO satellites that provide critical services, from broadcasting to secure communications.

 

01 Oct 25. Dassault – The French Armaments Agency (DGA) ordered five Dassault Falcon LXS Albatros maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft from Dassault, according to a DGA statement on 1 October 2025. This completes a framework contract for 12 Albatros aircraft for the French Navy, seven of which were initially procured in December 2020. These units come under France’s maritime surveillance and intervention aircraft (AVSIMAR) programme, which aims for the renewal and strengthening of the naval aviation arm of the service dedicated to maritime defence of the territory and state action at sea. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

01 Oct 25. Leonardo’s Cyber Capabilities to Protect the European Union. Leonardo is awarded the FREIA contract to provide advanced cybersecurity services to the European Commission and to institutions, bodies and agencies of the European Union. Leonardo has been awarded Lot 1 of the inter-institutional framework contract FREIA to provide advanced cybersecurity services to the European Commission and to 71 entities, including institutions, bodies, and agencies of the European Union. The contract was awarded to Leonardo and Atos, partners in the ‘ELCA4EU’ consortium, by the Directorate-General for Digital Services of the European Commission (DG DIGIT), for a total value exceeding 300 m euros. FREIA aims to support the entities concerned in securing their infrastructures through operational cybersecurity services structured around the six phases defined by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The FREIA contract emerges in the context of escalating geopolitical tensions, where the cyber threat has become a primary focus. As evidence of the emergency, data from Leonardo’s Global CyberSec Center show a 36% increase in cyber events in Europe over the past 12 months. Global security is now built, therefore, by combining traditional defence with the protection of critical infrastructures, an area in which cybersecurity plays a fundamental role. In this context, Europe needs to protect its institutions in order to ensure the security, stability and sovereignty of the entire Union. (Source: ASD Network)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

26 Sep 25. The Department of War announced two Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III awards totaling $33.5m to expand the solid rocket motor (SRM) industrial base. The awardees are Americarb. Inc. (Americarb) in Niagara Falls, New York and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) in Lincoln, Nebraska. These awards support the Department of War’s objectives to expand the munitions industrial base, bolster supply chain resiliency, and increase domestic production in strategic priority areas.

 

02 Oct 25. BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today it has been awarded a 10-year contract valued at $1.6bn by the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration to support the national security mission of establishing a supply of high purity depleted uranium (HPDU). Under the contract, BWXT will initiate requirements to build an HPDU manufacturing plant, which includes designing the plant, applying for the necessary licenses, procuring long-lead equipment, preparing the physical site, demonstrating manufacturing readiness and operating the plant. Under this contract, BWXT will produce up to 300 metric tons of HPDU annually. BWXT will locate the plant at its site in Jonesborough, Tennessee. (Source: ASD Network)

 

25 Sep 25. General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded an enterprise IT modernization contract to strengthen the U.S. Strategic Command’s (STRATCOM) operational readiness. The new $1.5bn contract, awarded in May, covers a one-year base period and six option years.GDIT also provides digital modernization services for the U.S. Central Command as well as technical and mission support services for the U.S. Special Operations Command. STRATCOM oversees the nation’s strategic deterrence, global strike, nuclear command and control, and electromagnetic spectrum operations around the world. To support its global missions, STRATCOM requires a cutting-edge enterprise IT network environment that connects data and systems to national decision makers and mobile warfighters. Under this contract, GDIT will leverage its digital engineering capabilities to cut costs, increase efficiency and enhance collaboration among mission partners. The company will also integrate artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies into STRATCOM’s enterprise data to empower decision makers to act quickly. Additionally, GDIT will transition STRATCOM to a new hybrid cloud environment to enable greater flexibility and scalability. To protect the combatant command’s networks and their data from evolving cyber threats, the company will also implement advanced cyber and zero trust solutions. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

29 Sep 25. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Saco, Maine, has been awarded a minimum $383,499,743 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order (SPRRA2-25-F-0197) against a seven-year long-term, indefinite-delivery requirements contract (SPRRA2-25-D-0009) for the Bradley Fighting vehicle active protection system. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a seven-year contract with no option periods. The delivery order completion date is Dec. 31, 2029. Using customers are Army and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2024 through 2025 Army procurement funding. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

 

03 Oct 25. Mistral Inc., a leading provider of advanced defense solutions, together with Uvision Inc. (formerly known as UVision USA), announced today that the U.S. Army awarded a multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $982 million for the Lethal Unmanned System (LUS) program to procure, field, train and sustain the HERO 120 loitering munition system. The award underscores the Army’s focus on precision strike capabilities and operational effectiveness.

 

01 Oct 25. Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has placed an $89m order for new Palletized Load System (PLS) A2 vehicles, kits, and installs under the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V contract. The PLS A2 delivers a range of advanced technologies, including by-wire functionality to enable autonomous operation and active safety systems that increase protection and efficiency for Soldiers operating in complex environments. These capabilities are critical enablers for multi-domain operations and ensure sustainment across dispersed battlefields and contested supply lines. The PLS A2 open architecture supports future technology insertions that directly align with the Army’s transformation priorities. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

02 Oct 25. U.S. Army selects Persistent Systems to deliver Next Generation Command and Control Network. Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), the leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced today the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (PEO 3CN) has submitted an initial order of $34m to outfit the 4th Infantry Division with Wave Relay devices, serving as the network for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype. The Army selected Persistent following its successful demonstration at Project Convergence – Capstone 5 (PC-C5). During the exercise, the company’s Wave Relay® MANET demonstrated the scalability and network capacity to transport massive amounts of data from cameras, sensors, and software systems across an armored battalion on the move. The enhanced communications capability enabled M1A1 tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles to coordinate a combined arms breach, a complex tactical maneuver, with precision.

 

SEA

 

26 Sep 25. Allen Control Systems (ACS), a leader in autonomous precision robotics, has been awarded a contract in collaboration with defense contractor ManTech to integrate its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon system onto U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) maritime platforms directly supporting the warfighter. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

29 Sep 25. AMTEC Corp.,* Janesville, Wisconsin, was awarded a $168,135,659 modification (P00020) to contract W52P1J-22-C-0049 for production and delivery of 40 mm systems family of ammunition cartridges. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,413,188,839. Work will be performed in Janesville, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2026. Fiscal 2023, 2024, and 2025 ammunition procurement, Army funds in the amount of $168,135,659 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

 

26 Sep 25. General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is awarded a $642,313,620 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-2120) for Lead Yard Support and development studies and design efforts related to Virginia class submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (94%); McLeansville, North Carolina (3%); Newport News, Virginia (2%); and Newport, and Quonset, Rhode Island (1%), and is expected to be completed by April 2026. Fiscal 2021 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $41,554,263 (34%); fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $31,236,000 (26%); fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $21,944,969 (18%); fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $15,210,000 (13%); fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $6,129,737 (5%); and fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,500,000 (4%), will be obligated at time of award, of which no funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

30 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Space, Titusville, Florida, is being awarded a $647,069,302 hybrid, fixed-price incentive fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and cost-plus fixed fee contract modification (PZ0001) to a previously awarded and announced un-priced letter contract (N0003025C0100) for Trident II (D5) missile production and deployed systems support. The contract has optional line items which could increase the amount to $745,678,290, if exercised. This contract award also benefits a Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom. Work will be performed in Magna, Utah (23.0%); Denver, Colorado (14.2%); Cape Canaveral, Florida (13.1%); Titusville, Florida (10.0%); Kings Bay, Georgia (8.5%); Bangor, Washington (6.6%); Culpepper, Virginia (4.8%); Sunnyvale, California (4.1%); Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (3.2%); Huntsville, Alabama (2.3%); and locations less than 1.0 % each, 10.2% total. Work is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2030. Fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $120,442,802 will be obligated on this award and no funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is being awarded to the contractor on a sole source basis under 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(1) and was previously synopsized on the Systems for Award Management (SAM) website, with one proposal received. Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

29 Sep 25. Seasatellites Inc.,* San Diego, California, is awarded a $70,687,286 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract (N6523625D1020) for Unmanned Maritime Vessels (UMVs). The commercial contract awarded under Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III will provide small UMVs capable of persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection in the open ocean, coastal littorals and inland waterways. The planned contract will include development of additional engineering modifications that derive and extend from the Collisions at Sea Regulations algorithm developed under Seasatellites Inc.’s SBIR Phase I contract. The contract includes a single five-year ordering period and a two-year option period. The option period, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $89,159,971. Work will be performed in San Diego and is expected to be completed in September 2030. If the option is exercised, work could continue until September 2032. Expiring fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $1,290,821 will be placed on the first delivery order issued concurrently with the contract award. An additional $712,692 of non-expiring fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds will also be placed on the first delivery order. This requirement was solicited using other than full and open competition under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(5) – authorized or required by statute (Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 6.302-5). The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Charleston, South Carolina, is the contracting activity.

 

30 Sep 25. Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, is being awarded a $500,000,000 Small Business Innovative Research Phase III, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee term contract (N0003026D3019), for Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile and Strategic Weapons System (SWS) engineering and support functions. This value includes all optional lines items. Tasks to be performed include systems engineering (SE) and analysis support, technical assessments and future studies, arms control and treaty support, risk assessment and high consequence event prevention framework, nuclear deterrence mission oversight counsel technical support, program integration support, strategic deterrent industrial base, technical studies, technical assessment, se and analysis support (SSP Strategic Partner Organizations), program assistance and analytic support, SSP strategic partner technical studies, enterprise data management, SSP alteration support, and SWS United Kingdom unique systems engineering and program support. This contract also benefits a Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom. Work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia (50%); Washington, D.C. (35%); Arlington, Virginia (5%); Kings Bay, Georgia (2%); Silverdale, Washington (4%); the United Kingdom (2%); and Cape Canaveral, Florida (2%). Work is expected to be completed by September 30, 2035. No funds will be obligated on this award. This contract was awarded as a sole source acquisition with the authority of 15 U.S. Code 638 research and development and was previously synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) online portal. Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

26 Sep 25. Assurance Technology Corp., Carlisle, Massachusetts, was awarded a $244,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for space to ground research under the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Focused Radio Frequency Optimized Signal Transference program for space systems development. The contract does not include options and has a cumulative value of $244,000,000. A $28,688,837 cost-plus-fixed-fee task order was issued concurrently. The task order includes options and has a cumulative value of $87,750,152. Work for the initial task order will be performed at the U.S. NRL, Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by September 2028. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) in the amount of $10,264,259 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured as a total small business set aside with one offer received via Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov. The U.S. NRL, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0017325D7000, N0017325F7002).

 

26 Sep 25. The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $125,575,000 modification (P00002) to contract W58RGZ-23-F-0272 for CH-47 Lot Four Aircraft. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $148,075,000. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

30 Sep 25. Global Air Logistics and Training Aerospace Inc., San Diego, California, is awarded a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost $145,524,883 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for production and delivery of up to 20 Airborne Network Extension SkyTower II Pod systems, as well as provides associated logistics and engineering support for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary Medium Altitude Long Endurance program for the Navy. Work will be performed in San Diego, California (75%); Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (5%); Patuxent River, Maryland (5%) Yuma, Arizona (2%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (13%), and is expected to be completed by September 2030. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925D1117).

 

29 Sep 25. HawkEye 360 Inc., Herndon, Virginia, is awarded a $98,869,611 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for access to commercial satellite data and maritime analytics. Work will be performed in Herndon, Virgina (90%), and additional locations nationally and internationally. Work is expected to be completed in September 2030. Funds will be obligated as task orders are issued. Funding will be made available at the delivery order level as contracting actions occur. This contract was awarded as a sole-source acquisition pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 3204(a) (1). Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, San Diego, California, is the contracting activity (N66001-25-D-0065).

 

30 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, is awarded a $233,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to procure 59 infrared receivers, to include 51 for the Navy and eight for the Air National Guard (ANG); 20 inertial measurement units for the Navy; and 45 Processors, to include 37 for the Navy and eight for the ANG, in the support of the full rate production and delivery of Infrared Search and Track Block II systems and initial spares for the Navy and ANG. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida (76.62%); Santa Barbara, California (16.42%); Ocala, Florida (5.87%); Archbald, Pennsylvania (1.07%); and Orlando, Florida (0.02%), and is expected to be completed in September 2029. Fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $156,490,766, working capital (Navy) funds in the amount of $46,193,116; fiscal 2025 National Guard and Reserve Equipment (NGREA) (Defense-Wide) funds in the amount of $16, 304,425; and fiscal 2024 NGREA (Defense-Wide) funds in the amount of $14,279,131, 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 (N0001925C0009).

 

29 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $101,125,979 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the advanced procurement of parts susceptible to anticipated diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages events in support of F-35 production and sustainment for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, F-35 cooperative program partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in September 2027. Fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $6,150,875; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,368,011; fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance (Air Force) funds in the amount of $624,047; fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps) funds in the amount $142,918; fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $96,370; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $17,022,366; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $7,989,082; FMS customer funds in the amount of $24,636,177; and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $18,871,103, will be obligated at the time of award, of which $25,874,784 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 (N0001925C0084).

 

29 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $137,245,941 modification (P00058) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001920C0009). This modification adds scope to provide diminishing manufacturing sources and engineering change proposals implementation and integration in support of updating configurations for F-35 production aircraft Lot 17 for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, F-35 Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Nashua, New Hampshire (32%); Fort Worth, Texas (31%); Palm Bay, Florida (19%); San Diego, California (10%); El Segundo, California (3%); Linthicum Heights, Maryland (2%); Hoogerheide, Netherlands (1%); Wallingford, Connecticut (1%); and Greensborough, Australia (1%) and is expected to be completed in July 2026. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount $52,616,180; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $37,923,763; FMS customer funds in the amount of $25,543,206; and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $21,162,792, will be obligated at the time of award, $90,539,943 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.

 

29 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Coyote Missile System – Fixed, Mobile Coyote Missile Launchers, Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Interceptors, and Ku-band radio frequency system radars. The amount of this action is $5,039,629,681. 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 Sept. 28, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-25-D-0013).

 

26 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a not-to-exceed $160,916,166 undefinitized modification (P00005) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target) contract (N0001924C0032). This modification adds scope to provide non-recurring engineering (NRE) to develop, manufacture, and qualify a second source solid rocket motor assembly and WDU-17/B warhead in support of AIM-9X missile production, as well as provides NRE to support WDU-17/B warhead qualification and transfer of technical data package design activity for the AIM-9X missile in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army, the government of Ukraine, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Additionally, this modification partially exercises options for the production and delivery of 126 AIM-9X-4 Block II Tactical Missiles, 32 AIM-9X missile containers, and 20 spare DSU-41 Active Optical Target Detector and Radio Frequency data links for the Army. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (36.37%); Raufoss, Norway (35.19%); North Logan, Utah (3.32%); Simsbury, Connecticut (3.32%); Niles, Illinois (2.85%); Camden, Arkansas (2.67%); Keyser, West Virgina (2.51%); Hillsboro, Oregon (1.54%); Schrobenhausen, Germany (1.46%); Midland, Ontario, Canada (1.04%); Heilbronn, Germany (0.85%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (8.88%), and is expected to be complete by September 2029. Fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $70,863,263; fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Army) funds in the amount of $1,492,862; fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Army) funds in the amount of $639,798; and Ukraine security assistance initiative (Department of Defense Wide) funds in the amount of $127,146,184, will be obligated at the time of award, $127,785,982 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

26 Sep 25. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $10,334,480,065 fixed-price incentive (successive-target) and firm-fixed-price modification (P00004) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This contract modification for the CH-53K multiyear definitizes Lots Nine and 10 and adds scope for Lots 11-13 for a combined quantity of 92 CH-53K full-rate production aircraft for the Marine Corps, as well as provides associated aircraft and programmatic support. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut (41.96%); Wichita, Kansas (11.18%); Salt Lake City, Utah (6.97%); Bridgeport, West Virginia (2.72%); Redmond, Washington (2.03%); Kent, Washington (1.81%); Quebec, Canada (1.63%); Cudahy, Wisconsin (1.53%); Kent, United Kingdom (1.16%); Windsor Locks, Connecticut (1.10%); Rome, New York (1.06%); various locations within the continental U.S. (CONUS) (24.86%); and various locations outside the CONUS (1.99%), and is expected to be completed in February 2034. Fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,705,679,085 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

26 Sep 25. X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a $191,303,197 firm-fixed-price award for Advanced Integrated Motor Manufacturing. This contract provides for the design, build, and demonstration of advanced solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing capability. Work will be performed at Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2029. This contract was awarded through a competitive open broad agency announcement, which received numerous white papers during this period. Foreign Military Sales funds $121,494,248 are being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity. (New Award FA9300-25-C-6015, Broad Agency Announcement FA9300-20-S-0001)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

02 Oct 25. AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of advanced research and development innovation for national security missions and warfighter protection, has been selected for a 10-year single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at $499m by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the High-Performance Electromagnetic Spectrum Survivable Materials Advancement (HELMSSMAN) program. Work completed under the program will mature material technology development and deploy protective solutions to the frontlines, guarding warfighters against exposure to harmful electromagnetic radiation. (Source: ASD Network)

 

02 Oct 25. Safran Federal Systems has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the Robust Quantum Sensor (RoQS) program, a key initiative supporting the Department of Defense’s drive to deliver assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) in contested and GPS-denied environments. As part of this effort, Safran will develop quantum sensors that are inherently resistant to environmental disruptions, ensuring they can operate reliably without sacrificing performance. These sensors are expected to enable reliable navigation across multiple domains helping reduce dependence on GPS and strengthening operational readiness for U.S. and allied forces. The award covers the first phase of the program in which Safran will complete the quantum sensor development, including tests on a military helicopter, to demonstrate effectiveness in one of the most challenging environmental conditions.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

01 Oct 25. Blighter (www.blighter.com), a pioneering designer and manufacturer of ground-based smart electronic-scanning micro-Doppler radars, has won a follow-on contract from a military customer in Southeast Asia to supply its Blighter B400 series radars for border surveillance.  The radars will be installed by Blighter’s local systems integration partner onto specialist army vehicles for rapid deployment to border infiltration hotspots. When required, the radars can also be trailer mounted on a higher mast or dismounted and set up on a tripod for locations that are inaccessible by vehicle. Blighter’s ultra-reliable low power solid-state radars contain no moving parts so are easily transportable and can be quickly reconfigured to match the changing patterns and locations of border infiltration.

 

01 Oct 25. Lockheed –  Australia is to acquire 48 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems under a possible US$705 m US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department. The US Congress was advised of the possible sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), resupply vehicles and other equipment by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 30 September. The potential sale also includes M1084A2 HIMARS resupply vehicles, M1095 trailers, low cost reduced range practice rocket pods, intercom systems, radio and communication mounts, spare parts, and technical and logistics support services. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

29 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Woburn, Massachusetts, is being awarded a modification (P00065) to contract HQ0862-20-C-0001 under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The value of this contract modification is $127,482,767. Under this contract modification, the contractor will continue to provide maintenance and sustainment support for an additional two years to the UAE for the AN/TPY-2 radar. The work will be performed in Woburn, Massachusetts. The performance period is from October 2025 through September 2027. Foreign Government National Funds in the amount of $122,123,341 are being obligated on this award. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

SEA

 

30 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Liverpool, New York, is awarded a $245,413,931 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-only modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-23-C-6411) to exercise options for production, spares, production support material, engineering support, and hardware repair of components for MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo All Up Round in support of the MK 48 MOD 7 Heavyweight Torpedo program. This contract combines purchases for the Navy, the Royal Australian Navy, and the Foreign Military Sales program. Work will be performed in Liverpool, New York (57%), Clearwater, Florida (37%), Braintree, Massachusetts (6%), and is expected to be completed by September 2027. Fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) in the amount of $157,933,050 (65%), fiscal 2023 weapons procurement (Navy) in the amount of $12,061,788 (5%), and funding from foreign partners in the amount of $73,218,476 (30%), 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.

 

AIR

 

29 Sep 25. Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for two more H225 multi-role helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This new addition will enhance the RTAF’s search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS) capabilities. Powered by two Makila 2A1 turboshaft engines, the H225M can operate in diverse environments, including maritime and icy conditions, according to Airbus. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

29 Sep 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $120m to supply its Hermes™ 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer. The Hermes 900 multi-role MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAS is Elbit Systems’ largest unmanned aerial vehicle, designed to perform a wide range of missions including area dominance and persistent intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) across both land and maritime domains. Since its first order in 2011, the Hermes 900 has been selected by over 20 customers worldwide. This contract reflects the global demand for Elbit Systems’ high-performance unmanned capabilities and reinforces the Company’s position as a leading provider of state-of-the-art UAS solutions.

 

01 Oct 25. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that Gilat DataPath has received orders  of more than $7m to provide additional Transportable SATCOM Terminals to the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The orders include multiple units of the DKET 3421 transportable terminal along with associated support services, with deliveries scheduled for completion before the end of 2025. (Source: ASD Network)

 

01 Oct 25. South Korea selects L3Harris for airborne early warning programme. South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has selected L3Harris to meet a requirement for a new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft and formally approved a domestic project to develop a new long-range air-to-air missile (LRAAM). DAPA said on 30 September that the project to supply four AEW&C aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) is worth nearly KRW3.1 trillion (USD2.2 bn) up until 2032. The separate LRAAM programme is costed at KRW753.3 bn and will run from 2026 to 2033. In a press release, DAPA said it selected L3Harris’ proposal, which features a Bombardier Global 6500 airframe equipped with the ELW-2085 multiband radar produced by Israeli firm Elta, following an evaluation of programme bidders. (Source: Janes)

 

25 Sep 25. MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been selected to deliver enhanced space situation awareness to the Department of National Defence (DND). The standing offer awarded to MDA Space, in partnership with Canadian-based ThothX Group, underscores the growing importance of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) in safeguarding Canada’s critical space assets amid a rapidly evolving and increasingly congested orbital environment. Building on MDA Space’s proven legacy as a trusted space domain mission partner and leveraging ThothX Group’s innovative Earthfence Radar Capability, the new service integrates high-fidelity sensor data with secure, cloud-based infrastructure optimized for tracking and assessing satellites and space objects in the Geosynchronous belt, approximately 36,000 km above the Earth’s surface. (Source: PR Newswire)

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24 Sep 25. Solus Power, a pioneering UK energy technology company, has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop its novel, dual-use battery technology, ‘Kratos’.   Having successfully won funding through DASA’s competition to find innovations that enhance operational advantage through improved self-sufficiency and energy innovation. Solus Power has been awarded funding to accelerate the development of its military-grade portable battery unit.

 

AIR

 

23 Sep 25. ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip), Europe’s leading provider of simulation and virtual training solutions, has signed a landmark enterprise agreement with the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). The multi-year contract provides enterprise-wide access to advanced simulation technologies, designed to strengthen mission readiness through scalable synthetic operational training across a growing number of air programmes. Supported by MAK Technologies, Antycip’s sister company, this agreement marks a major evolution in Antycip’s long-standing partnership with the RAF. It establishes a unified simulation architecture that will underpin a wide range of distributed, high-fidelity training environments across RAF operations.

 

EUROPE

 

SEA

 

22 Sep 25. Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias has confirmed the decision to purchase a fourth defence and intervention frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy. The minister made the announcement following a meeting of the Government Council on Foreign Affairs and Defense, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He fields 1+10 enhanced capabilities. One of them are ballistic missiles, the latest type of the ELSA programme currently being developed. Also, in the same framework, the previous three frigates will attain the Standard 2++ level.” (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

24 Sep 25. Atos, a global AI powered technology leader, today announces that it has been awarded a significant contract under Lot 1 (Technical Operations Services) of the European Commission’s CLOUD II Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS 2) Mini-Competition 17 (MC17) for Cybersecurity. Valued at a maximum of €326M, this contract marks one of the most important cybersecurity service agreements within Europe.  As the first in the “cascade” mechanism, Atos will prioritize the delivery of essential cybersecurity services to European Union institutions, agencies, and bodies. The “CLOUD II DPS II MC17” contract is designed to procure professional services related to cloud and information systems, with a keen focus on operational support, advisory guidance, and capability development in cybersecurity. This initiative is managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Digital Services (DG DIGIT).

 

USA

 

LAND

 

23 Sep 25. AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $50,974,838 modification (P00033) to contract W912CH-24-F-0229 for the procurement of 112 each of M1152A1B2 and M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. This modification increases the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,114,701,067. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 28, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.

 

25 Sep 25. Armtec Defense Products Co., Coachella, California, was awarded a $998,643,443 modification (P00004) to contract W15QKN-21-D-0005 for Modular Artillery Charge System M231 and M232-series Combustible Case Assemblies. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,897,930,975. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 4, 2026. Army Contracting Command, Newark, New Jersey, is the contracting activity.

 

24 Sep 25. Cubic Defense’s, Secure Communications business unit, a leading provider in secure communications has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance Halo, a multi-link, multi-band, multi-orbit hybrid SATCOM antenna. The contract will run through July 22, 2027, with the work to be performed in San Diego, CA.

 

25 Sep 25. DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., Bridgeton, Missouri, was awarded a $91,250,000 modification (P00005) to contract W56HZV-24-C-0020 for heavy duty tank trailers. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $106,624,999. Work will be performed in Bridgeton, Missouri, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2029. Fiscal 2025 Foreign Military Sales (Israel) funds in the amount of $91,250,000 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

 

23 Sep 25. Global Military Products Inc.,* Tampa, Florida, was awarded a $639,828,024 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 155mm High Explosive complete rounds in support of the Special Ammunitions and Weapons Systems program. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 10, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Illinois, is the contracting activity (W519TC-25-F-0388).

 

24 Sep 25. GM Defense LLC, Detroit, Michigan, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Infantry Squad Vehicles, anti-lock braking systems/electronic stability control kits, and vehicles storage covers. The amount of this action is $97,052,656, with a total cumulative face value of $414,204,656. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of April 26, 2026. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-25-F-0454).

 

24 Sep 25. Raytheon Missile Defense, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $578,628,020 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Stinger missiles, ancillary equipment, and support. 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 Sept. 29, 2031. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-25-F-0081).

 

22 Sep 25. Raytheon Missile and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $271,377,812 modification (PZ0015) to contract W31P4Q-23-C-0026 for the full-rate production of the Tube-Launched Optically Tracked Missile Weapon System, including the TOW Obsolescence and Safety 2B missile variant. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 29, 2028. Fiscal 2023 and 2024 missile procurement, Army funds totaling $137,338,102; and fiscal 2023, 2024, and 2025 other procurement, Army funds totaling $134,039,710, were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

23 Sep 25. SI2 Technologies Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire, was awarded a firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $80,000,000 for the continued production and sustainment of Suitcase Portable Receive Suites (SPRS). This contract provides for production and sustainment of SPRS, program management and engineering support, mitigation of component obsolescence, training and system fielding support as required. Work will be performed at Billerica, Massachusetts, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 22, 2030. This award is the result of a sole source Small Business Innovative Research Phase Three acquisition. Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $956,045 are being obligated at the time of award. Space Systems Command, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the contracting activity (FA8823-25-DB001).

 

SEA

 

25 Sep 25. INVISIO has secured a 10-year Production Other Transaction Agreement (P-OTA) with the US Coast Guard worth up to SEK 930m. The first SEK 25 m order of INVISIO systems will be delivered in 2025. Under the agreement, INVISIO will provide wireless interface and integration systems consisting of the INVISIO Intercom system in combination with the new INVISIO Link™ wireless solution, as well as headsets, controllers, intelligent cables, training, and installation materials for all the Coast Guard’s small boats. The systems enable consistent boat crew communication, overcoming loud ambient noise and adverse weather conditions while reducing manual input for tactical communications.

 

25 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Marlborough, Massachusetts, is being awarded a $497,694,942 firm-fixed-price contract (N0003925D2002) to produce, test, and deliver fully integrated Navy Multiband Terminals (NMT). The NMT is a multiband capable satellite communications terminal that provides both protected and wideband communications. The NMT provides the Navy secure, protected, and survivable communications using the Advanced Extremely High Frequency, Enhanced Polar System, Enhanced Polar System Recapitalization, Milstar Block I&II, Ultra High Frequency Follow-On/Extremely High Frequency (EHF)/Enhanced EHF, and Polar satellites. Fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) at (9%); fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) at (12%); fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) at (37%); fiscal 2023 other procurement (Navy) at (2%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) at (5%); fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) at (22%); fiscal 2025 procurement, construction and improvements at (21%); and Foreign Military Sales funds (14%), in the amount of $454,000,214 will be obligated at the time of award. $106,888,000 of the obligated funds would have expired at the end of the current fiscal year if this award had not been made. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. (86%); and the governments of Australia (6%), the Netherlands (4%), and the United Kingdom (3%), under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Marlborough, Massachusetts and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2031. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $547,041,222. If all options are exercised, work could continue until September 2035. This contract action was not competitively procured because it is a sole-source acquisition pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S. Code 2304(a)(1) – Only One Responsible Source (Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 6.302-1). The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, California, is the contracting activity (N00039).

 

AIR

 

24 Sep 25.  The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a $198,023,199 modification (P00055) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001918D0001). This modification increases the contract ceiling to provide service life modifications in support of extending 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 (44.4%); San Antonio, Texas (43.1%); and St. Louis, Missouri (12.5%), and is expected to be completed in February 2027. 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.

 

25 Sep 25. Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded an estimated $359,868,570 modification (P00055) exercising the five-year option period of a five-year base contract (SPE4AX-17-D-9410) with one five-year option period for H-1 aircraft support. This is a firm-fixed-price, fixed-price incentive, performance-based requirements contract. The performance completion date is Sept. 28, 2030. Using military service is Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

 

25 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $610,000,000 modification (P00003) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), undefinitized, advanced acquisition contract (N0001925C0070). This modification adds scope to procure economic order quantity of materials, parts, and components in support of Lots 20-22 F-35 production aircraft (68 Lot 20 aircraft, 64 Lot 21 aircraft, and 48 Lot 22 aircraft) for 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. FMS customer funds in the amount of $533,000,000 and cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $77,000,000 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.

 

25 Sep 25. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a global technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it received a $12.3m development contract from a defense prime contractor to develop an avionics subsystem for a new U.S. military aircraft. Under the three-year agreement signed in July, Mercury will develop a Communication Management Unit (CMU) control head that consolidates and manages multiple cockpit communications systems and is expected to be deployed on a new fleet of aircraft.

 

25 Sep 25. The Raytheon Co., El Segundo, California, is being awarded $602,900,000 for a firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts and repair of assemblies related to the active electronically scanned array radar system used in support of the F/A-18 aircraft. Work under the contract will be performed in Forest, Mississippi (75%); El Segundo, California (15%); McKinney, Texas (9%); and Andover, Massachusetts (1%). This is a five-year contract with no options and all work is expected to be completed by September 2030. This announcement involves Foreign Military Sales from Australia (9%), Kuwait (5%), and Canada (3%). Fiscal 2025 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $101,030,641 will be obligated at the time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One source was solicited for this sole-source requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1) and one offer was received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity (N00383-25-D-P901).

 

22 Sep 25. Serco MT&S, the mission training and satellite ground network communications software business acquired by Serco from Northrop Grumman, has been awarded a single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the US Air Force to provide enhanced simulator and training services. MT&S is the sole awardee under the programme which has a ceiling value of up to $972m (£720m) over five years, and is expected to generate revenue of around $60m (£45m) from task orders during 2026. Under the Air Force Modelling and Simulation Support Services (AFMS3) programme, mission critical training systems and services at over 20 locations for the US Air Force will be delivered ensuring secure, efficient and advanced modelling and simulation capabilities. The programme will support synthetic training exercises, improve warfighter skills and enhance operational readiness. This significant award in the defence sector follows the acquisition of MT&S and demonstrates Serco’s strong position in the virtually enabled training and simulation support market.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

24 Sep 25. Sabre Systems LLC, Warrington, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $199,976,987 cost reimbursable, cost-plus fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides comprehensive end-to-end IT and digital services support including modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, data and artificial intelligence, enterprise management, and transformation planning in support of the Naval Air Systems Command Digital Transformation Department’s ongoing and future initiatives such as cybersecurity events, cloud adoption, emerging technologies, IT consolidation, and infrastructure improvements. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Maryland (30%); and Warrington, Pennsylvania (70%), however the place of performance is not limited to the above locations due to the evolving, integrated and capability-focused enterprise requirements throughout Naval Air System Command and the Department of War. Therefore, specific work locations will be determined on individual orders as they are issued. Work is expected to be complete by October 2030. No funds will be obligated at the time of award, funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was competed, and six offers were received. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0042125D0087).

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

AIR

 

25 Sep 25. Airbus – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). The A330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven, aerial refuelling and transport aircraft A330 MRTT, will be equipped with both the hose-and-drogue, and a boom, as refuelling systems. Also included is the Airbus Medical Evacuation kit solution and will come in a VVIP cabin configuration. The aircraft is scheduled to enter into military conversion at the A330 MRTT Centre in Getafe, Spain, in 2026, with final delivery to customer in 2029.

 

23 Sep 25. Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, and SNC, a worldwide leader in aerospace and national security, today at the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference announced  that the companies have entered into an agreement for the sale of one A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to SNC. The sale is being made in advance of a pending Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. SNC’s early investment in this aircraft allows the companies’ foreign partner to immediately begin pilot training upon anticipated contract award. It also reduces time to Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by as much as a year. The aircraft will be manufactured at the Embraer defense production line located in Jacksonville, Florida. Over the course of a decade, SNC and Embraer have worked to deliver nearly 50 of the multi-mission combat aircraft to air forces around the globe.

 

26 Sep 25. India signs for additional Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft. India’s second batch of Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft is scheduled for delivery from 2027–28. (HAL) India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a INR623.7bn (USD7bn) contract with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure an additional 97 single-engine Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The MoD said on 25 September that the deal features the acquisition of 68 single-seat aircraft and 29 twin seaters. It said deliveries of the second-batch Mk 1A aircraft are scheduled to start from 2027–28 and be completed within six years. The new procurement will take the IAF’s planned inventory of Tejas Mk 1A LCAs to 180. The IAF ordered an initial batch of 73 Mk 1As as well as 10 Mk 1A trainers in 2021. The MoD said the newly ordered aircraft will be equipped with locally developed core systems including control surface actuators, the Uttam active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and an electronic warfare suite known as ‘Swayam Raksha Kavach’.  According to the MoD, the Mk 1A will feature indigenous content of “over 64%”. It added, “The project is being supported by a robust vendor base of nearly 105 Indian companies directly engaged in the manufacture of detailed components. The production is expected to generate close to 11,750 direct and indirect jobs per year for the duration of six years.” (Source: Janes)

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LAND

 

16 Sep 25. Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to provide its Electronic Warfare Planning and Battle Management (EWPBM) solution to NATO. This integrated software tool is designed to plan, direct, coordinate, synchronize, and assess electromagnetic warfare activities. The EWPBM solution will deliver a Recognized Electromagnetic Picture, combining data from operations, intelligence systems, and other sources, as well as an Electronic Order of Battle, detailing the location and function of electronic devices. This comprehensive overview will enhance the understanding of both friendly and enemy electromagnetic warfare capabilities. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

15 Sep 25. FNUK – UK MoD to upgrade in-service L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun. The .50 Cal is a staple of Western military capability, offering mounted or dismounted fire support at ranges of up to 2km.

• UK MoD says ten-year deal will create new jobs and sustain employment at FN UK’s facility.
• Mid-life improvements are designed to overcome obsolescence, improve performance and reliability, and reduce through-life support costs.
• Contract comes as FN UK marks a milestone of 50 years of manufacturing in the UK.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a new ten-year contract worth £20m ($27.2m) to upgrade and provide through-life support for the UK Armed Forces’ L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) will create a handful of new jobs in the UK whilst sustaining 80 existing positions. Defence Equipment & Support, the procurement arm of the UK MoD, through its Dismounted Close Combat Portfolio team, has awarded the contract to FN UK, the only manufacturer and assembler of machine guns in the UK. According to a 15 September release, the contract will see FN UK undertake a mid-life improvement programme for the weapon over two years, followed by eight years of in-service support. All upgrade work will be carried out at FN UK’s manufacturing facility in Kent. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

16 Sep 25. Kromek (AIM: KMK), a global detection company delivering best-in-class solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection markets, is pleased to announce that it has received a new biosecurity award from the UK Ministry of Defence (“UK MoD”) as well as other orders in the CBRN Detection segment worth a total of c. £860k, with the majority to be delivered during the first half of the Group’s current financial year to 30 April 2026. The Group has received a contract from the UK MoD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, one of the principal government organisations dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security field, to develop novel methods of enhancing the detection of biological agents and incidents. The Group has been awarded £250k for the 18-month project, which is being funded through the UK Government’s Defence and Security Accelerator. This complements Kromek’s existing multi-year contracts for the development of biological-threat detection systems with a UK Government department and with the US Department of Homeland Security, and reflects the Group’s strategy of undertaking customer-funded R&D in this area of activity. Additionally, the Group has received several orders from global customers in the nuclear security segment as outlined below: The Group has received an order of $470k for its D5 detectors under a pre-existing Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, as announced on 25 April 2024, with a US federal entity for the provision of nuclear security products. To date, the Group has received orders of $1.9m under this IDIQ with up to $1.0m remaining to be ordered before the programme’s expiry. This latest order is due to be delivered in the first half of the Group’s current financial year.

• The Group has received three orders, totalling £252k, for the Group’s D3M detectors from distributors for end customers in Japan, Canada and Bulgaria. The orders are for use by first responders and homeland security and are due to be delivered in the first half of the Group’s current financial year.

 

17 Sep 25. ZeroAlpha Solutions has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide its Containerised Battery Management System (C-BMS), the company announced at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 exhibition held in London from 9 to 12 September. The contract, worth GBP650,000 (USD888,000) was awarded in April and is for three systems with an option for a further three.  (Source: Janes)

 

SEA

 

17 Sep 25. Saab to lead NATO’s new underwater battlespace project. The Saab-led MANGROVE consortium has been selected by NATO to lead the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network project (AUWB-MN). The project formally commenced 1 September 2025 and will deliver interoperability for Maritime Uncrewed Systems and conventional platforms across allied nations.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

05 Sep 25. Argon Electronics, global leader in the development and manufacture of CBRN and hazardous material (HazMat) detector simulators, has been awarded a contract with Military University of Land Forces in Wrocław, Poland. The UK-based training and simulation expert will support the military university to enhance their chemical warfare training capabilities through the provision of simulation tools for both localised and large-scale area training. Argon Electronics’ AP4C chemical detector simulator reacts to safe electronic sources that simulate toxic industrial substances, chemical vapours or false positives. It enables military units, security forces, first responders and industrial safety teams to experience realistic and comprehensive training experience without the risks associated with becoming exposed to live chemical agents. Instructors retain full control via a remote control unit that allows them to adjust wind direction, contamination levels to differentiate training and enables the creation of realistic scenarios that challenge the student and demand high levels of situational awareness. (Source: www.joint-forces.com)

 

SEA

 

18 Sep 25. Navantia – The Spanish government has approved the initiation of the contracting process for Navantia, pertaining to the design and construction of two new offshore patrol vessels (BAMs). These vessels are set to join the six currently in service with the Spanish Navy. With a budget allocation of €716m ($846.3m), the project aims to bolster the surveillance, security, and operational capability of the navy’s maritime action force. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

5 Sep 25. ArianeGroup – On August 28, 2025, the French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency (DGA) awarded ArianeGroup the contract to design and produce the fourth version of the M51 strategic ballistic missile (M51.4). The M51.4’s enhanced range, precision and penetration capabilities will reinforce the credibility of France’s oceanic nuclear deterrent in response to evolving threats. The contract marks the start of design and then production of the M51.4, ensuring ongoing activity for ArianeGroup and hundreds of partner companies in the coming years. This major program will also serve as a driver of transformation, by incorporating innovative technologies, methods and approaches, in order to meet the ambitious technical and economic objectives. (Source: ASD Network)

 

09 Sep 25. AAC Clyde Space wins strategic order for first phase of ESA-backed satellite swarm mission. COMCUBE-S is a technical project aiming to develop new capabilities for observing Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB)—short-lived and extremely powerful events in space. By delivering faster and more detailed information about these phenomena, the mission will support scientists in making new discoveries about the nature and origins of GRBs. This project follows ESA’s established In-Orbit Demonstration process and begins with a so-called Phase A study, which assesses the mission’s technical feasibility. AAC Clyde Space is responsible for the system design in this initial phase, working in close collaboration with the project lead, University College Dublin. A decision on further development is expected at the end of 2025, once the study is completed. A central element of COMCUBE-S is the use of a satellite swarm: a coordinated network of many small satellites operating together in orbit. The swarm enables rapid, multi-angle observations of short-lived space phenomena and improves the ability to measure polarization, a key property of gamma-ray bursts that can help reveal how these violent events originate. To achieve sufficient coverage and accuracy, the project ultimately aims to build a constellation as many as 27 satellites. (Source: Satnews)

 

17 Sep 25. Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, and the Portuguese State today signed the amendment to the current contract for the acquisition of the sixth KC-390 Millennium aircraft and the inclusion of ten new purchase options for potential acquisitions by future partner nations. The agreement is part of the process of modernizing the capabilities of the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF), with the aim of supporting the operations of the Armed Forces and increasing readiness in missions of public interest.

 

17 Sep 25. Boeing – The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Norway of GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Increment I munitions and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $113m, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 15 September. Norway has requested 816 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs Increment I. The package also includes spare parts, consumables, repair and return support, training aids and devices, software support, classified and unclassified publications and technical data, as well as U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support. DSCA said the package covers “other related elements of logistics and program support” to ensure operational effectiveness. (Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk/)

 

16 Sep 25. GMV – The Space Data Association (SDA) has awarded the multinational technology company GMV, a provider of space solutions and services, the contract to develop its next generation safety of flight system, the Space Safety Portal (SSP) to support today’s mission critical space operations. Building upon the strong foundation established over more than a decade of partnership and leadership from COMSPOC, the next generation system will be agile and enable new capabilities. SDA and GMV will partner with satellite operators, SSA data providers, and other SSA agencies to improve collaboration and strengthen its commitment to act as an integration hub for the enhancement of global space traffic coordination (STC) services. SDA is an international organization that brings together satellite operators to support the controlled, reliable, secure, and efficient sharing of data critical to flight safety and ensuring the integrity of the space environment. The SSP will leverage sixteen years of operational experience and take advantage of new and emerging technologies, space situational awareness (SSA) data, and concepts for STC to effectively meet new challenges posed by the rapid increase in satellites in orbit and scheduled for launch. SDA selected GMV using a competitive process during which SDA received multiple proposals. GMV demonstrated having the leading technical, operational, customer-focused, and cybersecurity credentials that SDA requires and, moreover, is fully aligned with its non-profit model and its commitment to space sustainability.

 

16 Sep 25. RTX – The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Belgian Government, involving AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles and associated gear, for an estimated value of $567.8m. Belgium seeks to procure a mix of 320 AIM-9X Block II and 258 AIM-9X Block II+ Sidewinder tactical missiles, alongside 50 Block II and 30 Block II+ tactical guidance units. The deal package also includes additional non-major defence equipment (non-MDE) items. These include missile containers, software for the weapons, support for transportation, and a suite of engineering, technical, and logistical services from both the US Government and contractors.(Source: airforce-technology.co

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

18 Sep 25. German Army expand digital C2 to all levels – with SitaWare Edge. As part of their digital transformation, the German Armed Forces have signed a contract with Systematic to equip their dismounted personnel with the world-leading command and control software SitaWare Edge. As part of their digital transformation, the German Armed Forces have signed a contract with Systematic to equip their dismounted personnel with the world-leading command and control software SitaWare Edge. The acquisition of the enterprise license marks another important milestone within the Bundeswehr’s Mission Enabling Service (MESBw) – the unified software ecosystem designed to support command at all levels. SitaWare Edge will be deployed in the ‘Portable’ variant of the

 

USA

 

LAND

 

16 Sep 25. Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a pioneering leader in application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has been awarded a transformative $15.4m Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) through the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. This landmark award accelerates Kopin’s development of ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays optimized for ground soldier augmented reality (AR) applications, positioning the company as a cornerstone of America’s defense innovation and domestic manufacturing ecosystem. By advancing daytime and nighttime readable AR display technology, Kopin is poised to redefine battlefield vision systems, enhancing soldier lethality, situational awareness, and operational effectiveness. (Source: ASD Network)

 

16 Sep 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract valued up to $292m to continue its role producing propulsion for the Javelin weapon system. The award is the largest propulsion production contract received to date for the Javelin program, representing a production extension for five years. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

18 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $216,388,446 cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-20-C-5405) for the procurement and development of special tooling and special test equipment to increase production capacity of the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) All Up Round. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (72%); Gilbert, Arizona (6%); Colorado Springs, Colorado (4%); North Reading, Massachusetts (4%); Suwanee, Georgia (4%); Greenville, Tennessee (2%); and various other locations each less than 1% (8%), and is expected to be completed by September 2029. Fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) in the amount of $136,093,614 was 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 on Sept. 8, 2025)

AIR

 

16 Sep 25. Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), part of the Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), announced today that it was awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to continue to provide the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps with training support services under the Fleet Fighter Jet Services (FJS) program. This latest award builds on ATAC’s 20 years of success supporting the U.S. Navy with high subsonic and supersonic aircraft flying a variety of airborne threat simulations. Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, ATAC may provide approximately 6500-7000 flight hours per year of fleet support to the Navy and Marine Corps over five years (2025-2030), up to a contract ceiling of $554.5m. The training will be provided by ATAC’s flight team, which consists of highly decorated U.S. military veterans and seasoned civilians, leveraging ATAC’s best-of-breed fleet of Mirage F1, F-21 Kfir, and Mk.58 Hawker Hunter fighter aircraft.

 

16 Sep 25. BlackSky won another National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Luno A delivery order for automated general change detection. Under this order, BlackSky will use its very high-resolution Gen-3 and high-cadence Gen-2 imagery plus other commercial sources of data to identify areas of the Earth that have experienced change caused by human activity. BlackSky’s automated detection algorithms will monitor anomalies in real-time and report changes in natural resources, climate, infrastructure development and economic and military activity.

 

17 Sep 25. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded an $86,392,322 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for MQ-9 Sky Range Reapers. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Poway, California, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 18, 2030. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test, and evaluation, defense funds in the amount of $7,967,659 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Orlando, Florida, is the contracting activity (W900KK-25-C-A021).

 

16 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Georgia, was awarded a $211,291,638 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract action for technical and engineering services for the C-5M Super Galaxy fleet. The contract provides engineering investigations and analyses, formulating deficiency resolution concepts, designing proof-of-concepts, and laboratory and on-and-off aircraft testing. Work will be performed at Marietta, Georgia, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 14, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2025 appropriated funds in the amount of $34,861,827 are obligated at the time of the award. The C-5 contracting branch at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8525-25-D-B002).

 

16 Sep 25. RTX Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a $670,219,031 modification (P00021) to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001920D0013). This modification adds scope to procure initial spares for the production and delivery of the F135 propulsion system including pares depot and common for the F-36 global spares pool, and country unique spares in support of the Joint Strike Fighter program for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy non-Department of War participants, F-35 Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Connecticut (97%) (labor surplus area); North Berwick, Maine (2%); and South Windsor, Connecticut (1%), and is expected to be completed in December 2028. No funds will be obligated at the time of award, funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. The contract that is being modified was not competed. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity

 

17 Sep 25. Ursa Major was awarded a $34.9m contract from an undisclosed U.S. aerospace and defense company to deliver Draper engines and associated services. The effort will accelerate development, production, and deployment of Draper for critical national security applications in space and ultimately validate the engine’s performance and flexibility under operational conditions. Emerging national security requirements demand innovative, high-performing propulsion solutions. Draper is a tactical, storable liquid rocket engine designed for hypersonic missions, rapid response applications, and in-space maneuverability. It offers the same launch readiness and storability of a solid rocket motor, with the added benefits of restart capability, throttle control, and precise maneuverability with the flexibility to support new mission profiles. Given its low-part count and application of 100% American made with nearly two-thirds additively manufactured content, Draper is designed with affordable production at every stage of the engine’s development. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

17 Sep 25.  CHAOS Industries, the leader in coherent distributed networking (CDN) multi-static radar, today announced it was selected for a $1.9m award from the U.S. Air Force’s Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program. AFWERX selected CHAOS Industries to adapt its advanced ASTRIA air and missile defense system into a multi-object tracking instrumentation radar, designed specifically to enhance test and training mission capabilities at Eglin Air Force Base. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

17 Sep 25. KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded three cost-plus-fixed-fee task order contracts by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) under the Innovative Cyber/Infrastructure Threat Assessment Environment (INCITE) Common Operating Picture for Event Response Situation Awareness (COPERS) contract. The Multi-Domain Situational Awareness task order, Trusted Microelectronics, Mission Resilience and Assessment Environments task order and the Space Situational Awareness and the Mission Assurance in Space Operations task order collectively total $175m. The contracts focus on the continued development and implementation of advanced situational awareness technologies across multiple domains. They also enhance mission assurance and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. KBR will extend resilience research, protection strategies and analytical frameworks in support of national defense priorities. All three contracts will be carried out over a five-year period of performance.

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• Leverage innovation and modern software methodologies to optimize acquisition processes.
• Develop solutions in advanced, resilient and assured microelectronics design, testing and verification methodologies with specific expertise in electronic warfare and threat analysis.
• KBR will deliver digital engineering and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical and embedded systems, advanced forensic techniques and risk management capabilities.

Space Situational Awareness and Mission Assurance in Space Operations Task Order

• KBR will enhance space mission assurance and situational awareness by extending core technologies and implementing advanced monitoring systems.
• Develop secure oversight frameworks and safeguard space and ground assets to ensure integrity and operational resilience.
• Deploy integrated engineering, cybersecurity and strategic communications expertise to support end-to-end space operations.

18 Sep 25. Machina Labs has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its RoboCraftsman platform. The multi-year contract has been granted by the AFRL in collaboration with the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute. It aims to address modernisation needs within the DoD’s sustainment processes by expanding the RoboCraftsman platform with advanced AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

15 Sep 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Mclean, Virginia, is being awarded a $972,000,000 ceiling firm-fixed-price, time and materials, fixed-price incentive, cost reimbursable, cost-plus-fixed-fee; and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Air Force Modeling and Simulation support service. This contract provides the Department of the Air Force, Department of War, and external partner agencies maintenance in cutting-edge modeling and simulation capabilities that are secure, interoperable, and efficient. Work will be performed both inside the continental U.S.; and outside the continental U.S., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 14, 2030. This contract is the result of a competitive acquisition with four offers received. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $1,936,248 are being obligated at time of award under the initial task order (FA701425F0249). The Air Force District of Washington Contracting Directorate, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, is the contracting activity (FA701425D0009).

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

15 Sep 25. DZYNE Technologies announced a multi-million-dollar (USD) contract to supply its Dronebuster® DTIM (Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate) Kits to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Awarded in partnership with HIFraser, a leading Australian defense supplier, this effort falls under the ADF’s LAND 156 Phase 1 program and was formally announced by The Hon. Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry. The award represents a significant advancement in strengthening Australia’s counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities. LAND 156 is a vital program aimed at delivering a scalable, layered, and integrated C-UAS solution to safeguard deployed ADF personnel against the growing threat of drones across the operational landscape. As part of this initiative, HIFraser has selected DZYNE’s Dronebuster DTIM Kit to support agile, mission-ready counter-drone operations at the tactical edge. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

AIR

 

17 Sep 25. Babcock Signs New $250m Contract With Australian Border Force to Keep Nation Safe and Secure. We will continue a 30-year partnership with Australian Border Force as part of a new $250m contract to protect the nation’s border in the strategically important Torres Strait. The eight-year contract with the Commonwealth Government will deliver two new mission modified helicopters to Australia’s Border Force, plus air crews and ongoing aircraft maintenance. Our service provides all-weather airborne services enabling critical deterrence, prevention and response operations from Horn Island, in the Torres Strait. The service provides multi-agency capability for a range of maritime security threats including illegal fishing, illegal immigration and marine pollution. (Source: ASD Network)

 

17 Sep 25. The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a $124,700,000 undefinitized contract action modification (P00034) to previously awarded (FA8634-22-C-2705) for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program. This modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $1,225,330,999 from $1,187,880,999. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 28, 2028. This modification involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Japan. FMS funds in the amount of $18,294,156 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, is the Contracting Activity. (Awarded Sept. 11, 2025)

 

16 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has announced an upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to reflect the advanced capabilities of its upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft. These upgrades reflect enhanced mission capabilities of the Republic of Korea Air Force, providing high-fidelity simulated environments for pilots to train like they fly. Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will provide new equipment and systems integration to modernize nine F-16 flight simulators at Seosan and Chungju Air Bases to the F-16V configuration with continued support for contractor logistics services over a period of six years.

 

16 Sep 25.  Lockheed – The US State Department has greenlit a potential foreign military sale (FMS) of F-16 aircraft and associated support to Peru, with an estimated value of $3.42bn. The Peruvian Government intends to acquire 10 F-16C Block 70 aircraft and two F-16D Block 70 aircraft. The purchase will also include a suite of equipment including 14 F110-GE-129 engines, missile systems, navigational aids, and electronic warfare systems. Additionally, the deal could provide Peru with 14 Improved Programmable Display Generators, 12 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, 52 guided missile launchers, and various other precision-guided munitions and targeting systems. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

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11 Sep 25. Raytheon UK, part of RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Raytheon business, has been awarded a contract from BAE Systems (LON: BA) to supply its Landshield Plus anti-jam antennas for the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle. Landshield Plus is comprised of an antenna and anti-jam processor in a single box. The mounted solution provides users with information about interfering signals and their location and offers real-time situational awareness to aid in GPS-challenged environments. Its compact, lightweight design and low power usage make it highly versatile for use on land, sea, and air platforms.

 

EUROPE

 

AIR

 

08 Sep 25. ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, and the Finnish Defence Forces have officially signed a contract for the procurement of SAR satellites. This procurement decision follows the Letter of Intent signed with the Finnish Ministry of Defence in June and will significantly enhance the Finnish Defence Forces’ intelligence and surveillance capabilities from space. The contract was signed in Tampere, Finland, by Brigadier General Engineering Juha-Matti Ylitalo, Deputy Director of the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, and Seppo Aaltonen, VP Nordics & NATO at ICEYE. The acquisition includes ICEYE’s SAR satellites and the technical systems and equipment required to establish a sovereign, space-based surveillance capability for the Finnish Defence Forces. ICEYE’s satellites are uniquely capable of providing high-resolution imagery and data in all weather and light conditions, a crucial advantage for maintaining situational awareness. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

USA

 

SEA

 

10 Sep 25. Serco, the international provider of critical services to governments, has won a new indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) antenna systems. Under the single-award contract vehicle, with a ceiling value of $97m (£72m), Serco will provide maintenance, repair and upgrade services for the SubHDR Antenna Pedestal Group, a mission-critical system which enables the US naval fleet to send and receive information, such as secure wide-band communications, voice and data traffic, imagery and video conferencing. Serco has supported the SubHDR programme for over 20 years, and the new contract extends this support by 10 years. Work will primarily take place at Serco’s production and repair facility in Ludlow, Massachusetts, with support services also taking place in Newport, Rhode Island.

 

AIR

 

08 Sep 25. The U.S. Air Force last week awarded defense firm Applied Research Associates a two-year contract to design and prototype the next version of the massive bunker-busting bomb that this year struck a key Iranian nuclear facility. ARA will work on the air-to-ground Next Generation Penetrator, the successor to the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based company said in a statement Friday. Boeing, which originally made the MOP, is teaming up with ARA on the Next Generation Penetrator, the companies said. Boeing will design and develop the tail kit for the new bombs and support all-up round integration. (Source: Defense News)

 

09 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $760,000,000 cost plus fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract in support of Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). This contract will allow for the mitigation of obsolescence in support of efforts that cover production, sustainment, and development of the AMRAAM. Work will be performed at Tucson, Arizona and is expected to be completed by Sept. 7, 2030. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Canada, Taiwan, Sweden, Czech Republic, Korea, Kuwait, Japan, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Belgium, Australia, Turkey, Spain, and Lithuania. Fiscal 2025 Air Force missile procurement funds in the amount of $1,058,951; fiscal 2025 Navy weapons procurement funds in the amount of $144,402; and FMS funds in the amount of $346,685, are being obligated at the time of award. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition; one solicitation was mailed, and one offer was received. The Weapons Superiority Contracting Branch, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8556-25-D-B001). (Awarded Sept. 8. 2025)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

09 Sep 25. Axon Vision, Israel’s first publicly traded defense AI company, specializing in vision-based AI systems for military platforms, announced today it has secured a significant $2 m (USD) order from a local Israeli defense customer, with the potential for substantial follow-on orders. Under the order, Axon Vision will deliver an advanced upgrade kit for Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) that includes the “AI Core” computing unit and the EdgeRCWS software – an AI-powered solution for smart and automated operation of RCWS. The kit transforms conventional and even outdated weapon stations into fully intelligent systems that automatically detect and respond to a wide range of aerial and ground threats in real time. By analyzing the live video feed with advanced AI, the system enables effective interception of hostile drones as well as enemy combatants attempting to approach undetected.

 

11 Sep 25. MP3 International, a GRADEONE subsidiary and an Abu Dhabi–based, highly skilled supplier and manufacturer of defence, security, law enforcement, rescue services, and sporting and hunting products, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited and the key driver of defence and aerospace business initiatives. GRADEONE is an entity of EDGE Group and a leading provider of military hardware equipment, pyrotechnics, ammunition, and other supplies for the UAE Armed forces and other critical national entities. The contract, a first of its kind for a critical defence component between an Emirati and an Indian company, was signed by Khalifa Al Ali, CEO of MP3 International, and Neelesh Tungar, CEO of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited. Under the agreement, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited will supply to UAE with large calibre 155mm barrels for howitzers, which are commonly used by armed forces worldwide and designed to deliver long-range, high-explosive fire support. The barrels ensure optimal performance and longevity of the howitzer utilization, enhancing operational readiness and mission success. The contract reinforces the long-term cooperation between the UAE and India, paving the way to serve two lucrative markets of focus, as well as the wider regions of Southeast Asia and MENA. It also marks a pivotal step in strengthening the defence ecosystem of both the UAE and India by advancing technological superiority and reinforcing the shared commitment to security, stability, and long-term cooperation.

 

10 Sep 25. Thales and local Malaysian partner Advanced Defence Systems (“ADS”) Sdn. Bhd. sign a contract for the delivery of HF XL TRC 3900 complete vehicle-mounted radio stations, including radios, amplifiers and antennas. With this contract, Malaysia becomes the first country in Asia to benefit from innovative HF XL technology, first unveiled at Eurosatory 2024. HF XL provides ten times the data rate of current HF systems and ensures resilient long-range communications in constrained environments, perfectly suited to Malaysia’s tropical terrain. This solution provides the full advantages of HF, including secure transmissions, low operating costs and long-range coverage in remote areas or environments poorly served by satellite. It enhances resilience against jamming and enables the transfer of large data files such as images and video streaming. The complete range of TRC 3900 HF XL radio stations also includes 20W manpack solutions for long-range mobile autonomous force needs up to 1000km, as well as 400 W & 1KW radio solutions, that enable deployed command posts to communicate with command headquarters and ​ with other units in remote areas of the theatre of operations, over distances of up to 5,000 km.

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TECHNOLOGY

 

 

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AIR

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

 

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LAND

 

04 Sep 25. Tiberius Aerospace secures UK MoD contract to develop Sceptre, their revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition. Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions.  Tiberius is announcing the award of a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract for the rapid trials and development of their liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition, called Sceptre (TRBM 155HG).  The specific details of the contract cannot be disclosed, but this contract puts the UK MoD in the position of being the launch customer for Tiberius Aerospace, investing in this exciting new technology and the US Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) who are facilitating the independent verification and validation for the testing of the technology.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

08 Sep 25. Denmark to become latest M3 user nation. Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisitions and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and General Dynamics European Land Systems–Bridge Systems (GDELS) have signed a contract for the delivery of the M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system. GDELS has thus responded to the Royal Danish Army’s urgent need of fast, flexible wet gap crossing means. Through the M3, Denmark strengthens interoperability within NATO and facilitates cooperation particularly regarding international training. Just as earlier batches, the Danish amphibians will be fully interoperable with other users’ M3 systems and – with a coupling adapter – with the SRB/FSB/IRB pontoon bridge family.

 

04 Sep 25. Supacat received its first export order from Czech Ministry of Defence for eighteen (18) High Mobility Transporter (HMT) similar to that of the UKs Jackal 3 Extenda, a versatile platform developed for use by global Special Forces, to be used by the Czech’s 601st Special Forces Group.  The extenda variant of this world-renowned cross-country vehicle, which will be on display next week at the Defence & Security Equipment International Show (DSEI) at Excel, London, is capable of speeds of 120 kph.  The vehicle system will be deployed to 601st Special Forces Group, the Czech Armed Forces’ premier special operations unit, and an elite rapid response and strategic asset capable of special reconnaissance, offensive actions, and a wide range of support and other operations replacing their aging Land Rovers.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

05 Sep 25. Galvion LTD, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was awarded a $9,150,000 firm-fixed-price contract for protective personnel equipment helmets. Bids were solicited via the web with one received. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 24, 2026. Fiscal 2025 Foreign Military Sales (Chile) funds in the amount of $9,150,000 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-25-C-A012).

 

SEA

 

05 Sep 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $205,113,738 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-5406) for the procurement of MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems upgrades, conversions, overhauls, and related equipment. Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky (34%); El Segundo, California (10%); Tucson, Arizona (5%); Andover, Massachusetts (4%); Colchester, Vermont (3%); Mason, Ohio (3%); Grand Rapids, Michigan (2%); Tempe, Arizona (2%); Palo Alto, California (2%); Norcross, Georgia (2%); San Diego, California (2%); Ottobrunn Germany (2%); Joplin, Missouri (1%); Hauppauge, New York (1%); Grantsburg, Wisconsin (1%); Exeter, New Hampshire (1%); Pomona, California (1%); Galena, Kansas (1%); and various other locations each with less than 1% (23%), and is expected to be completed by January 2029. Fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $66,109,126 (32%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $63,000,000 (31%); fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $29,752,620 (15%); fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,844,270 (8%); fiscal 2025 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $14,500,000 (7%); fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,000,000 (6%); and fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $657,790 (1%), will be obligated at time of award, and funds in the amount of $66,109,126 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

08 Sep 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 five-year contract by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), valued at up to $198M, to support adversary air (ADAIR) flight services for the USMC’s F-35 flight training on the East coast. ATAC’s ADAIR flight services, awarded under the Combat Air Force Combat Air Support II Multiple-Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, will provide valuable support for F-35 training on the East coast with flights to be conducted from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina and MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina. The new award supports USMC training from 2025-2030. The USMC has long been a major ATAC customer through their participation in Fighter Jet Services (FJS) and Terminal Attack Controller Trainer (TACT) contracts, but the USMC Forces Command (MARFORCOM) F-35 Fleet ADAIR Task Order is ATAC’s first contract that is 100% dedicated to the USMC. ATAC’s F1 fleet, which provides Mach 2 aerodynamic performance, has been upgraded to meet the USMC’s F-35 requirements, which includes an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and a Link 16 solution, integrated through a mission computer with RedWEZ software to provide accurate threat replication. Upgraded F1s have been in service at Luke Air Force Base and Fort Worth operating locations for several years, and have proved to be a reliable, effective and affordable solution to challenging Fifth Generation aircraft.

 

05 Sep 25. Boeing, Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $343,988,969 modification (P00033) to a contract (W58RGZ-21-C-0015) to exercise options for remanufactured aircraft and associated support. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,430,883,832. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

05 Sep 25. Lockheed Martin Space, Littleton, Colorado, is being awarded a $132,599,818 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification (P00103) under contract N00030-19-C-0025. This effort will support systems engineering and development and testing for Conventional Prompt Strike. Work will be performed in Denver, Colorado (44%); Courtland, Sunnyvale, California (16%); Alabama (12%); Pittsfield, Massachuestts (7%); Sunnyvale, California (5%); Cambridge, Massachusetts (5%); Huntsville, Alabama (3%); Magna, Utah (2%); Washington, D.C. (1%); Simsbury, Connecticut (1%); Cape Canaveral, Florida (1%); and various other locations (3%). Work under this contract is expected to be completed on Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and Evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $25,000,000 will be obligated upon award.  No 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 activity.

 

02 Sep 25. DARPA selects Q-CTRL to develop next generation quantum sensors for defense platforms. Q-CTRL has been selected for two awards under DARPA’s Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) program—with this selection, these contracts are valued at A$38 m ($24.4 m) to augment Q-CTRL’s field-validated quantum sensing technologies for demanding real-world use cases in high-performance military vehicles. (Source: Satnews)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

05 Sep 25.  NP Aerospace launches new specialist women’s body armour range. At the same time, NP Aerospace announced the placement of an order for their new product by a currently undisclosed customer, for 2000 sets in a range of women-specific sizes.

 

05 Sep 25. Saab has received an order for Giraffe 4A radar systems with associated services from a country in Latin America. The order value is approximately SEK 550m. The mobile, self-contained, digital sensor solution Giraffe 4A increases the customer’s land-based air surveillance capabilities, and enables software-based updates. Giraffe 4A is a multi-functional radar system that offers users a range of advanced capabilities. With the ability to identify and track a high number of objects simultaneously, it is well-suited for both air and sea surveillance.

 

SEA

 

05 Sep 25. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has contracted Swedish defence company Saab for the supply of an additional AUV62-AT, an autonomous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training target. Previously, in 2020, the RAN initiated the acquisition of a new anti-submarine training system to enhance its combat capabilities, leading to the integration of the AUV62-AT from Saab Australia into its operations. The AUV62-AT is an autonomous underwater vehicle designed to mimic submarines, torpedoes, or uncrewed vehicles for training purposes. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

08 Sep 25. BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative airborne defense solutions, announces a significant milestone with a contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (DDR&D) for the development, installation and testing of its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), including its recently developed µDIRCM solution on the Israeli Air Force’s Apache helicopter. The system is developed in collaboration with the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) of the Israeli Ministry of Defense.  Under the agreement, BIRD will develop, integrate, deliver and test  its AMPS solution, incorporating the world’s most compact and advanced DIRCM, ensuring full protection of IAF’s Apache helicopter against modern ground-to-air threats.

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02 Sep 25. Polaris Government and Defense, a division of Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), has been awarded a two-year framework contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of MRZR D light tactical vehicles valued at hundreds of millions USD. Contract options could extend the agreement up to five years, enabling NATO members and partner nations to acquire the MRZR D to enhance mobility and mission readiness across a range of operational environments. This procurement approach fulfills competition requirements, streamlining the acquisition process and eliminating the need for additional, time-consuming and costly trials and competitions.

 

01 Sept 25. Solus Power, a pioneering UK energy technology company, has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop its novel, dual-use battery technology, ‘Kratos’. Having successfully won funding through DASA’s competition to find innovations that enhance operational advantage through improved self-sufficiency and energy innovation. Solus Power has been awarded funding to accelerate the development of its military-grade portable battery unit. Solus Power will work with DASA and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to advance development and enter field testing of the dual-use technology. As technical partner, Dstl will ensure the technology meets the needs and operational requirements for the Royal Navy’s Future Commando Force which is funding the work. Edinburgh-based maritime safety and security technology pioneer Zelim has been selected for Phase 2 of NATO’s prestigious Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Programme. The achievement builds on a successful first phase, which culminated in Zelim being invited to demonstrate its AI-enabled detection technology in NATO’s largest naval exercise, REPMUS.  The move places Zelim among an elite group of 15 companies, advancing from the initial 75 first-phase participants. More than 2500 companies had applied to join the programme.

 

04 Sep 25. Tiberius Aerospace secures UK MoD contract to develop Sceptre, their revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition. Tiberius Aerospace is a modern defence technology company built to empower the UK, US and their global allies with next generation weapon systems and AI powered solutions.  Tiberius is announcing the award of a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract for the rapid trials and development of their liquid fuelled, 155mm Ramjet extended-range precision-guided artillery munition, called Sceptre (TRBM 155HG).  The specific details of the contract cannot be disclosed, but this contract puts the UK MoD in the position of being the launch customer for Tiberius Aerospace, investing in this exciting new technology and the US Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) who are facilitating the independent verification and validation for the testing of the technology.

 

SEA

 

03 Sep 25.  Chess Dynamics, part of the Cohort plc Group, has reinforced its relationship with fellow Cohort Group company SEA, securing an order worth £6.2m to supply a quantity of trainable bases for integration into SEA’s Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher System. The trainable base, developed by Chess Dynamics, is a precision-controlled, modular platform engineered to support SEA’s decoy launcher payload. Designed for adaptability, high shock resistance and operation in harsh environments, the system delivers the precise azimuth and elevation control critical to the Ancilia system. Its robust architecture and proven performance make it ideally suited to this application, where responsiveness and reliability are critical. The relationship between Chess Dynamics and SEA has grown steadily over recent years, built on mutual trust, technical synergy and a shared commitment to delivering operational advantage to the UK Armed Forces. This order marks a significant milestone in the relationship, reflecting SEA’s continued confidence in Chess’ technology, expertise and delivery performance.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

04 Sep 25. Axon Vision has recently secured a new order from a European government defense agency. This new order, valued at approximately 800,000 USD, brings the total orders from Europe in 2025 to a total of more than 1.2m USD. Under this agreement, Axon Vision will deliver its EdgeSA (SA – Situational Awareness) solution for integration into armored platforms, including Leopard main battle tanks and CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Axon Vision received the order following a highly competitive selection process that included head-to-head evaluations against alternative solutions and live demonstrations under demanding, battlefield-simulating conditions. The program is expected to serve as a strategic entry point into the European market, paving the way for potential follow-on orders from the same customer as well as opportunities with additional defense agencies across the region. The company also secured a new opportunity in Asia, receiving an order from a regional defense customer to supply its EdgeSA solution for integration into Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The system will be installed as part of an operational evaluation led by the customer, with delivery scheduled by the end of 2025. Valued at approximately 250,000 USD, the project represents a significant step in Axon Vision’s expansion into the Asian defense market and is expected to serve as a gateway to broader collaboration and potential follow-on orders.

 

02 Sep 25. Poland has signed a contract worth 5.8bn zlotys ($1.6bn) with the PGZ-Narew consortium for 46 passive-location radars for short-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, the Polish defence minister said on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters)

 

01 Sep 25. Denmark – Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT, The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.5bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy thirty-six (36) PATRIOT MIM-104E guidance enhanced missile-tactical (GEM-T) ballistic missiles; twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles; two (2) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets; two (2) Engagement Control Stations (ECS); two (2) Radar Interface Units (RIU) modification kits; six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 launching stations (LS); six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Software Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs); two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICE); six (6) IBCS integrated fire control network (IFCN) relays; and two (2) Electrical Power Plants III (EPP III). The following non-MDE items will also be included: communications equipment including, but not limited to, AN/TPX–57A identification friend or foe (IFF), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 encryptor, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor, IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, future Combat Net Radio, and AN/PRC-163 radio; 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 assistance and services, engineering, and logistics support; System Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $8.5bn. The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; Lockheed-Martin, located in Dallas, TX; 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)

 

04 Sep 25. Supacat received its first export order from Czech Ministry of Defence for eighteen (18) High Mobility Transporter (HMT) similar to that of the UKs Jackal 3 Extenda, a versatile platform developed for use by global Special Forces, to be used by the Czech’s 601st Special Forces Group.   The extenda variant of this world-renowned cross-country vehicle, which will be on display next week at the Defence & Security Equipment International Show (DSEI) at Excel, London, is capable of speeds of 120 kph.  The vehicle system will be deployed to 601st Special Forces Group, the Czech Armed Forces’ premier special operations unit, and an elite rapid response and strategic asset capable of special reconnaissance, offensive actions, and a wide range of support and other operations replacing their aging Land Rovers.

 

SEA

 

04 Sep 25. Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announces that it has received $13m in orders for synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and subsea batteries. The orders are from customers based in the United States, Norway, and Turkey and include an order for 10 SAS from one customer. The Kraken SAS and SeaPower battery systems from this order will be integrated on four different types of uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) platforms, ranging in size from small-class to large-class. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

02 Sep 25. Sweden’s FMV, Czech Republic extend Gripen lease until 2035. The Czech Republic will bring down the number of Gripen C/D aircraft from 14 to 12 aircraft during 2027 to 2035 period. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has finalised a contract extension with the Czech Republic to maintain the lease, operation, and support of Gripen C/D aircraft through 2035. Since 2004, the Czech Republic has been leasing Gripen C/D aircraft from Sweden. The latest agreement marks the second extension. From 2027 to 2035, the Czech Republic will decrease its fleet of leased aircraft from the current 14 Gripen C/Ds to 12, stated FMV. The updated contract also includes provisions for modernising the aircraft fleet to ensure it remains effective against evolving threats. The decision follows approval by the Czech Ministry of Defence in June this year, endorsing Sweden’s proposal for the lease extension of the Saab JAS-39 Gripen multirole combat aircraft. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

29 Aug 25. AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $96,100,282 firm-fixed-price delivery order for vehicles, shelters, and installation services. This action brings the total cumulative face value to $608,023,680. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-25-F-0404).

 

02 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Lantern UAS secures U.S. Army contract for counter-drone technologies. On August 28, Lantern UAS, a U.S.-based developer of unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS technologies, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to deliver advanced solutions aimed at neutralizing hostile drones. The award marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects the Army’s continued investment in layered airspace defense.  (Source: https://cuashub.com/)

 

03 Sep 25. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8bn multiyear contract to produce nearly 2,000 of the most advanced variant of the Patriot air and missile defense missile, the service announced in a Wednesday joint signing ceremony at Lockheed’s Grand Prairie, Texas, facility. The contract marks the largest deal in the history of the company’s Missiles and Fire Control unit. The agreement covers the fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and calls for the procurement of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware for the U.S. and allies, according to the service’s statement. (Source: Defense News)

 

02 Sep 25. Scout AI Awarded Army UxS Autonomy Contract. Scout AI Inc. (“Scout”) has been awarded a major contract under the U.S. Army’s Unmanned Systems (UxS) initiative, a large Army effort to advance ground autonomy. Under the contract, Scout will integrate its autonomy platform, Fury, onto Army furnished Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV’s), demonstrating the full range of UxS autonomy requirements. The program spans a 16-month performance period, after which the Army may procure units up to $150m in contract value. Scout applauds the Army’s bold leadership in making UxS the first program to rapidly field a new generation of AI-driven, mission-ready ground autonomy solutions. At the core of Scout’s solution is Fury, a multi-domain foundation model for defense robots. Fury is a fully learned, camera-only autonomy system that combines Vision-Language-Action (VLA) reasoning with high-rate commercial off-the-shelf hardware. Unlike legacy, hand-engineered autonomy stacks, Fury delivers human-like judgment in real time while maintaining a low-cost, low-signature hardware profile. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

29 Aug 25. Huntington Ingalls Inc. Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a $98,459,990 cost-plus-incentive fee modification to previously awarded Contract (N00024-21-C-2106) for USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Refueling Complex Overhaul for supplemental work and special incentives for improved facilities at Newport News Shipyard. This modification includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this modification to $110,959,990. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by October 2026. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $15,000,000 (55%); and fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $12,500,000 (45%), will be obligated at time of award and funds in the amount of $27,500,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

02 Sep 25. Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a not-to-exceed $380,000,000 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract action modification to a previously awarded contract M67854-25-C-0111 for Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC). The total cumulative face value of the contract is $412,519,000. The contract modification is for the full rate production scope of the MRIC requirement. This work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an expected completion date of Aug 28, 2028. Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $70,000,000 are obligated at the time of award. Contract funds in the amount of $70,000,000 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

04 Sep 25. Echodyne, the radar platform company, has been selected as the radar provider within the Australian Defence Force’s Project Land 156, the Australian government’s effort to equip the ADF with continuous counter-drone capabilities. The Project intends to modernize the ADF in the face of new technology and an evolving threat landscape.

 

03 Sep 25. The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) a follow-on fiscal year 2025 production contract for Javelin® missiles and associated equipment and services with a total value not to exceed $900.5m. In addition, Brazil and Tunisia are included in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) as a part of this contract, a pivotal JJV milestone as they are the first Southern American and North African Javelin users, respectively. This is a follow-on award that is part of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity production contract that was initially awarded in May 2023. Earlier this year, the Javelin team started employing new tooling and test equipment to improve the efficiency of the Javelin production line to support the increased production rates.

 

01 Sep 25. Ukraine – Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $179.1m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment and services to support sustainment of its Patriot air defense systems. The following non-MDE items will be included: classified and unclassified spare parts; maintenance support; classified and unclassified software and software updates; system modifications and associated modification kits; test equipment; communication equipment and associated accessories; integration services; repair and return; storage; tooling; Field Surveillance Program; International Engineering Services Program; maintenance support equipment; U.S. Government and contractor representative technical assistance; training; engineering and logistics support services; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; classified software; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $179.1m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; and Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, MD. 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 require approximately five U.S. Government and fifteen contractor representatives to travel to the United States European Command to support training and periodic meetings. (Source: ASD Network)

 

05 Sep 25. Saab has received an order for Giraffe 4A radar systems with associated services from a country in Latin America. The order value is approximately SEK 550m. The mobile, self-contained, digital sensor solution Giraffe 4A increases the customer’s land-based air surveillance capabilities, and enables software-based updates. Giraffe 4A is a multi-functional radar system that offers users a range of advanced capabilities. With the ability to identify and track a high number of objects simultaneously, it is well-suited for both air and sea surveillance.

 

01 Sep 25. SCD (Semiconductor Devices), a global leader in infrared sensors, has signed a multi-year strategic contract with the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The agreement, signed under the “Blue & White” initiative, supports Israel’s national goal of strengthening domestic defense industries and securing access to the most advanced technologies for future defense needs. The strategic program, valued at approximately $115m, focuses on a substantial expansion of SCD’s cleanroom facilities and manufacturing infrastructure. It will enable the development and production of next-generation infrared (IR) sensors across the full IR spectrum – SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR. As part of this initiative, SCD will double its current production capacity, with a strong emphasis on both cooled and uncooled IR detectors. The investment will bring in cutting-edge fabrication methods and advanced IR semiconductor technologies, positioning SCD at the forefront of global infrared innovation.

 

SEA

 

28 Aug 25. Canadian marine engineering company Cellula Robotics has confirmed the sale of a Guardian autonomous underwater vehicle to an undisclosed defence customer. The commercial off-the-shelf autonomous underwater vehicle is reportedly designed for ultra long-range missions of up to 5,000-kilometre missions. The 12 metre-long, 1.7-metre wide system, the largest of the company’s AUV products, can reportedly release payload and off-platform assets with precision through and enabled by hovering and station-keeping capability. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

AIR

 

04 Sep 25. Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Panama have completed the signing of a contract for the acquisition of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN, in Spanish) as a new surveillance and protection platform.

 

04 Sep 25. The US Air Force’s (USAF) major command Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) has renewed its contract for the second year with Immersive Wisdom, a remote communications and operations centre software company. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Immersive Wisdom delivers tested TRL-9 ultra-low bandwidth distributed communications and ops centre software platform. This platform is intended for Digital War Rooms in denied, degraded, intermittent, and limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

01 Sep 25. Starlink – Ukraine Satellite Communications Services. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Satellite Communications Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy an extension of satellite communications services for its Starlink terminals. The following non-MDE items will be included: 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 $150m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust defense capability. Ukraine 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 for this effort will be Starlink Services, located in Hawthorne, CA. 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 Ukraine. (Source: ASD Network)

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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO

 

LAND

 

02 Sep 25. Polaris Government and Defense, a division of Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), has been awarded a two-year framework contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of MRZR D light tactical vehicles valued at hundreds of millions USD. Contract options could extend the agreement up to five years, enabling NATO members and partner nations to acquire the MRZR D to enhance mobility and mission readiness across a range of operational environments. This procurement approach fulfills competition requirements, streamlining the acquisition process and eliminating the need for additional, time-consuming and costly trials and competitions.

 

01 Sept 25. Solus Power, a pioneering UK energy technology company, has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop its novel, dual-use battery technology, ‘Kratos’. Having successfully won funding through DASA’s competition to find innovations that enhance operational advantage through improved self-sufficiency and energy innovation. Solus Power has been awarded funding to accelerate the development of its military-grade portable battery unit. Solus Power will work with DASA and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to advance development and enter field testing of the dual-use technology. As technical partner, Dstl will ensure the technology meets the needs and operational requirements for the Royal Navy’s Future Commando Force which is funding the work. Edinburgh-based maritime safety and security technology pioneer Zelim has been selected for Phase 2 of NATO’s prestigious Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Programme. The achievement builds on a successful first phase, which culminated in Zelim being invited to demonstrate its AI-enabled detection technology in NATO’s largest naval exercise, REPMUS.  The move places Zelim among an elite group of 15 companies, advancing from the initial 75 first-phase participants. More than 2500 companies had applied to join the programme.

 

SEA

 

03 Sep 25.  Chess Dynamics, part of the Cohort plc Group, has reinforced its relationship with fellow Cohort Group company SEA, securing an order worth £6.2m to supply a quantity of trainable bases for integration into SEA’s Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher System. The trainable base, developed by Chess Dynamics, is a precision-controlled, modular platform engineered to support SEA’s decoy launcher payload. Designed for adaptability, high shock resistance and operation in harsh environments, the system delivers the precise azimuth and elevation control critical to the Ancilia system. Its robust architecture and proven performance make it ideally suited to this application, where responsiveness and reliability are critical. The relationship between Chess Dynamics and SEA has grown steadily over recent years, built on mutual trust, technical synergy and a shared commitment to delivering operational advantage to the UK Armed Forces. This order marks a significant milestone in the relationship, reflecting SEA’s continued confidence in Chess’ technology, expertise and delivery performance.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

02 Sep 25. Poland has signed a contract worth 5.8bn zlotys ($1.6bn) with the PGZ-Narew consortium for 46 passive-location radars for short-range anti-aircraft and anti-missile systems, the Polish defence minister said on Tuesday. (Source: Reuters)

 

01 Sep 25. Denmark – Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT, The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.5bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Denmark has requested to buy thirty-six (36) PATRIOT MIM-104E guidance enhanced missile-tactical (GEM-T) ballistic missiles; twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles; two (2) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets; two (2) Engagement Control Stations (ECS); two (2) Radar Interface Units (RIU) modification kits; six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 launching stations (LS); six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Software Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs); two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICE); six (6) IBCS integrated fire control network (IFCN) relays; and two (2) Electrical Power Plants III (EPP III). The following non-MDE items will also be included: communications equipment including, but not limited to, AN/TPX–57A identification friend or foe (IFF), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 encryptor, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor, IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, future Combat Net Radio, and AN/PRC-163 radio; 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 assistance and services, engineering, and logistics support; System Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $8.5bn. The principal contractors will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; Lockheed-Martin, located in Dallas, TX; 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)

 

AIR

 

02 Sep 25.  Saab – Sweden’s FMV, Czech Republic extend Gripen lease until 2035. The Czech Republic will bring down the number of Gripen C/D aircraft from 14 to 12 aircraft during 2027 to 2035 period. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has finalised a contract extension with the Czech Republic to maintain the lease, operation, and support of Gripen C/D aircraft through 2035. Since 2004, the Czech Republic has been leasing Gripen C/D aircraft from Sweden. The latest agreement marks the second extension. From 2027 to 2035, the Czech Republic will decrease its fleet of leased aircraft from the current 14 Gripen C/Ds to 12, stated FMV. The updated contract also includes provisions for modernising the aircraft fleet to ensure it remains effective against evolving threats. The decision follows approval by the Czech Ministry of Defence in June this year, endorsing Sweden’s proposal for the lease extension of the Saab JAS-39 Gripen multirole combat aircraft. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

USA

 

LAND

 

29 Aug 25. AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $96,100,282 firm-fixed-price delivery order for vehicles, shelters, and installation services. This action brings the total cumulative face value to $608,023,680. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity (W912CH-25-F-0404).

 

02 Sep 25. Cuashub.com said today that Lantern UAS secures U.S. Army contract for counter-drone technologies. On August 28, Lantern UAS, a U.S.-based developer of unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS technologies, announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to deliver advanced solutions aimed at neutralizing hostile drones. The award marks a significant milestone for the company and reflects the Army’s continued investment in layered airspace defense.  (Source: https://cuashub.com/)

 

03 Sep 25. The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $9.8bn multiyear contract to produce nearly 2,000 of the most advanced variant of the Patriot air and missile defense missile, the service announced in a Wednesday joint signing ceremony at Lockheed’s Grand Prairie, Texas, facility. The contract marks the largest deal in the history of the company’s Missiles and Fire Control unit. The agreement covers the fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and calls for the procurement of 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and associated hardware for the U.S. and allies, according to the service’s statement. (Source: Defense News)

 

02 Sep 25. Scout AI Awarded Army UxS Autonomy Contract. Scout AI Inc. (“Scout”) today announced it has been awarded a major contract under the U.S. Army’s Unmanned Systems (UxS) initiative, a large Army effort to advance ground autonomy. Under the contract, Scout will integrate its autonomy platform, Fury, onto Army furnished Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV’s), demonstrating the full range of UxS autonomy requirements. The program spans a 16-month performance period, after which the Army may procure units up to $150m in contract value. Scout applauds the Army’s bold leadership in making UxS the first program to rapidly field a new generation of AI-driven, mission-ready ground autonomy solutions. At the core of Scout’s solution is Fury, a multi-domain foundation model for defense robots. Fury is a fully learned, camera-only autonomy system that combines Vision-Language-Action (VLA) reasoning with high-rate commercial off-the-shelf hardware. Unlike legacy, hand-engineered autonomy stacks, Fury delivers human-like judgment in real time while maintaining a low-cost, low-signature hardware profile. (Source: ASD Network)

 

SEA

 

29 Aug 25. Huntington Ingalls Inc. Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a $98,459,990 cost-plus-incentive fee modification to previously awarded Contract (N00024-21-C-2106) for USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Refueling Complex Overhaul for supplemental work and special incentives for improved facilities at Newport News Shipyard. This modification includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this modification to $110,959,990. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by October 2026. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $15,000,000 (55%); and fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $12,500,000 (45%), will be obligated at time of award and funds in the amount of $27,500,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

AIR

 

02 Sep 25. Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a not-to-exceed $380,000,000 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract action modification to a previously awarded contract M67854-25-C-0111 for Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC). The total cumulative face value of the contract is $412,519,000. The contract modification is for the full rate production scope of the MRIC requirement. This work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an expected completion date of Aug 28, 2028. Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $70,000,000 are obligated at the time of award. Contract funds in the amount of $70,000,000 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity.

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

04 Sep 25. Echodyne, the radar platform company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the radar provider within the Australian Defence Force’s Project Land 156, the Australian government’s effort to equip the ADF with continuous counter-drone capabilities. The Project intends to modernize the ADF in the face of new technology and an evolving threat landscape. Echodyne is proud to contribute radar expertise to the project and its newly announced systems integration team leader, Leidos Australia, and alongside EOS Australia, which already incorporates Echodyne radar into its Slinger RWS, Acacia Systems, L3Harris Technologies and Department 13.

 

03 Sep 25. The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) a follow-on fiscal year 2025 production contract for Javelin® missiles and associated equipment and services with a total value not to exceed $900.5m. In addition, Brazil and Tunisia are included in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) as a part of this contract, a pivotal JJV milestone as they are the first Southern American and North African Javelin users, respectively. This is a follow-on award that is part of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity production contract that was initially awarded in May 2023. Earlier this year, the Javelin team started employing new tooling and test equipment to improve the efficiency of the Javelin production line to support the increased production rates.

 

01 Sep 25.  Ukraine – Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $179.1m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment and services to support sustainment of its Patriot air defense systems. The following non-MDE items will be included: classified and unclassified spare parts; maintenance support; classified and unclassified software and software updates; system modifications and associated modification kits; test equipment; communication equipment and associated accessories; integration services; repair and return; storage; tooling; Field Surveillance Program; International Engineering Services Program; maintenance support equipment; U.S. Government and contractor representative technical assistance; training; engineering and logistics support services; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; classified software; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $179.1m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine 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 RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA; and Lockheed Martin, located in Bethesda, MD. 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 require approximately five U.S. Government and fifteen contractor representatives to travel to the United States European Command to support training and periodic meetings. (Source: ASD Network)

 

01 Sep 25. SCD (Semiconductor Devices), a global leader in infrared sensors, has signed a multi-year strategic contract with the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The agreement, signed under the “Blue & White” initiative, supports Israel’s national goal of strengthening domestic defense industries and securing access to the most advanced technologies for future defense needs. The strategic program, valued at approximately $115m, focuses on a substantial expansion of SCD’s cleanroom facilities and manufacturing infrastructure. It will enable the development and production of next-generation infrared (IR) sensors across the full IR spectrum – SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR. As part of this initiative, SCD will double its current production capacity, with a strong emphasis on both cooled and uncooled IR detectors. The investment will bring in cutting-edge fabrication methods and advanced IR semiconductor technologies, positioning SCD at the forefront of global infrared innovation.

 

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28 Aug 25. Cellula Robotics has confirmed the sale of a Guardian autonomous underwater vehicle to an undisclosed defence customer. The commercial off-the-shelf autonomous underwater vehicle is reportedly designed for ultra long-range missions of up to 5,000-kilometre missions. The 12 metre-long, 1.7-metre wide system, the largest of the company’s AUV products, can reportedly release payload and off-platform assets with precision through and enabled by hovering and station-keeping capability. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

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01 Sep 25.  Starlink – Ukraine Satellite Communications Services. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Satellite Communications Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy an extension of satellite communications services for its Starlink terminals. The following non-MDE items will be included: 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 $150m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust defense capability. Ukraine 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 for this effort will be Starlink Services, located in Hawthorne, CA. 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 Ukraine. (Source: ASD Network)

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18 Aug 25. Briggs Marine announced its role as Key Subcontractor to Serco following the recent award of the Royal Navy’s Maritime Services contracts. This significant milestone marks the continuation of a trusted partnership that has spanned over 17 years, delivering critical marine support services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contract will see Briggs deliver Range Safety and Aircrew Training (RSACT) services at a number of locations around the UK. The subcontract is in addition to Brigg’s recent award of its Contract to deliver moorings, aids to navigation and target maintenance for Ministry of Defence across the UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus and South Atlantic and means that the Fife – based Company has amassed a Defence sector order book of almost £1/4bn so far this year. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

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27 Aug 25.  Boeing – UK – C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Sustainment Support. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Sustainment Support for an  estimated cost of $861m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy equipment and services to support contractor logistics support sustainment for the United Kingdom’s C-17 (Globemaster III) aircraft fleet. The following non-MDE items will be included: engine components, parts, and accessories; major and minor modifications; computer program identification numbers; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; 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 $861m. 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 the operational readiness of the Royal Air Force. Its C-17 aircraft fleet provides strategic airlift capabilities that directly support U.S. and coalition operations around the world. The United Kingdom 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 The Boeing Company, 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)

 

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29 Aug 25. Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for a larger uncrewed underwater vehicle. The order value amounts to SEK 60m. The goal of the project, led by FMV, is to develop a concept for a larger uncrewed underwater vehicle, known as a Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV). Saab is the prime contractor for the LUUV and will be responsible for the design, construction, and testing of the vehicle. Saab’s autonomous control system, Autonomous Ocean Core, which provides autonomous capabilities for vessels on and below the water surface, will be integrated into the vehicle’s systems. The first sea trials are planned for the summer of 2026.

 

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27 Aug 25. Germany Approves Litening 5 Targeting Pods for Eurofighter Fleet. Procurement of 90 advanced pods underscores Germany’s long-standing partnership with Rafael. The German parliament has authorized the procurement of 90 Litening 5 targeting pods for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, enhancing the precision strike and reconnaissance capabilities of the Bundeswehr. The decision reflects Germany’s confidence in Rafael’s systems and continues a decades-long defense partnership. It also aligns with a broader NATO trend emphasizing multi-wavelength sensor integration and stand-off targeting effectiveness in contested airspaces. Litening 5 is a fifth-generation targeting system already operational with 28 air forces worldwide. With more than 2,000 units delivered and over 2.2 m operational flight hours—primarily during contingency operations—it has become one of the most widely used targeting pods in service today. Precision Capabilities and Mission Adaptability The pod’s sensor suite includes mid-wave and short-wave infrared, high-resolution color imaging, and dual-wavelength laser designation, with an optional synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for wide-area, all-weather imaging. This enables long-range detection, recognition, and identification of targets under varied atmospheric conditions. Litening 5 supports both air-to-ground and air-to-air missions, including ground moving target indication, multi-target tracking, and automatic target recognition. For air-to-air operations, it enhances target identification at range, supports detection of low-RCS threats, and provides missile cueing when integrated with the host platform. It also offers capabilities for detecting and engaging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), supporting operational flexibility against diverse threats. Multi-Platform Integration and Operational Footprint Platform-agnostic in design, Litening 5 has been integrated on over 26 aircraft types, including F-15, F-16, Gripen, A-10, Mirage 2000, Embraer, and Eurofighter. It is compatible with laser-, GPS-, and image-guided munitions and includes real-time datalink capability across Ku, C, and L bands. Germany’s move from Litening 3 to Litening 5 reflects both satisfaction with system performance and the Bundeswehr’s emphasis on improved precision, survivability, and future growth potential. This mirrors a wider European trend of upgrading existing fleets through advanced sensors rather than relying solely on new platforms. Expanded Options and Future Configurations An extended configuration, Litening+SAR, adds synthetic aperture radar to the EO/IR pod architecture for all-weather, wide-area imaging—addressing operational needs in low-visibility or maritime environments. Additional modular upgrades will be available to expand capabilities further. (Source: ASD Network)

 

27 Aug 25. GE – Poland – F-35 Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of F-35 Sustainment and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.85 bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Poland has requested to buy equipment and services in support of F-35 sustainment, including the aircraft engine Component Improvement Program (CIP). The following non-MDE items will be included: major and minor modifications; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support, including software; classified software and delivery support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; clothing, textiles, and individual 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 $1.85bn. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing the reliability of its F-35 fleet. Poland 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 General Electric Aerospace, located in Evendale, OH. 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 Poland. (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Aug 25. The government of Poland has selected L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to provide its Viper Shield™ electronic warfare (EW) system for the country’s F-16 Viper upgrade program. Poland will purchase the AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield system through the U.S. government to enhance the offensive and defensive capabilities of its current F-16 Block 52+ configuration. Viper Shield will equip Poland with the same advanced EW features available to other international allies operating the new F-16 Block 70 variant. L3Harris is offering Viper Shield in a variety of installation options, including the integration into the Block 70/72 aircraft and a retrofit version for previous F-16 blocks. Viper Shield is also available as an external pod. Designed to be software-defined, Viper Shield ensures battlefield relevance by supporting future capability upgrades. The company is providing this advanced suite to F-16 fleets in seven countries and is actively engaged in discussions with other U.S. allies and partner nations. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

28 Aug 25.  RTX – NATO Support and Procurement Agency – AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $103.9m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), as Agent for Belgium, Italy, and Romania, has requested to buy up to ninety-six (96) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II or Block II+ tactical missiles (Belgium: 8; Italy: 24; Romania: 64) and twelve (12) AIM-9X Block II or Block II+ tactical guidance units (Romania). The following non-MDE items will also be included: missile containers; U.S. Government engineering, technical, training, and logistics support services; classified and unclassified publications and technical documents; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $103.9m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of NATO Allies that are a force for political stability and economic progress in the North Atlantic region. The proposed sale will improve NATO’s capability to meet current and future threats by utilizing air-to-air missiles and guidance units for its F-35 fleets in support of NATO’s defense mission. NATO will have no difficulty absorbing these weapons 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. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to NATO, however, U.S. Government engineering and technical services may be required on an interim basis for technical assistance. (Source: ASD Network)

 

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22 Aug 25. Amentum Services Inc., Chantilly, Virginia (HDTRA125DE001); Vertex Aerospace LLC, a V2X Co., Madison, Mississippi (HDTRA125DE003); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (HDTRA1DE004); Fluor Intercontinental Inc., Greenville, South Carolina (HDTRA125DE005); Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Overland Park, Kansas  (HDTRA125DE006); and Parsons Government Services International Inc., Pasadena, California (HDTRA125DE007), are awarded a combined $3,500,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program. The ten-year contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, firm-fixed-price-level of effort, and time-and-materials contract. Each awardee is awarded a $10,000 minimum guarantee at contract award through Task Order Two on Sept. 10. This contract will deliver a broad range of services and products to provide sustainable chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat reduction capabilities to partner nations. The CTR Program partners with willing countries to reduce threat from weapons of mass destruction and related materials, technologies, facilities, and expertise. Work will be performed at various locations throughout the world. Task orders issued under the contract may be for a duration of up to five years and may be extended up to three years past the last ordering date of the contracts. Funding will be obligated for each Task Order and no funds are obligated on the basic contracts. This contract was competitively procured via solicitation HDTRA1-24-R-0001 through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, solicitation module; the Government received seven offers. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, CTR Contracting Office/DTRA/AL-ACC, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is the contracting activity.

 

26 Aug 25. BryceTech has secured three multi-year prime contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense, valued at approximately $70 m over five years. The work supports the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) and reinforces BryceTech’s role in delivering critical capabilities to protect the Joint Force. JPEO-CBRND delivers integrated CBRN defense capabilities across all-domain operations, enabling the Joint Force to operate, fight, and win in contested environments. Under these awards, BryceTech will deploy about 50 full-time professionals with acquisition, scientific, technical, and programmatic expertise. The team will accelerate medical countermeasure development, strengthen enterprise decision-support systems, and enhance operational coordination across research, logistics, quality assurance, and program execution. The contracts support three key offices:

• JPL Enabling Biotechnologies (JPL-EB): Advances development, manufacturing, testing, and deployment of lifesaving medical countermeasures.
• JPM CBRN Integration: Delivers enterprise CBRN threat warning, hazard prediction, and decision-support systems to safeguard the Joint Force.
• JPM CBRN Medical: Fields FDA-approved diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines against evolving CBRN threats.

The work, awarded under the General Services Administration’s OASIS+ contract vehicle, ensures continuity of services for critical national security missions. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

22 Aug 25. Lewis Machine & Tools Defense, Eldridge, Iowa, was awarded a 10-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H9240325DE003) with a maximum ceiling of $92,000,000 for medium range gas gun-assault kits, spare parts and accessories, new equipment training, and engineering change proposals. The work will be performed in Eldridge, Iowa, and the last day to order under the contract is Aug. 14, 2035. U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Aug. 20, 2025)

 

27 Aug 25. LiquidPiston, Inc., a leading innovator in compact, efficient, heavy-fueled rotary combustion engine technologies and hybrid power systems, has begun developing an ultra-compact auxiliary power unit (APU) for mobile command posts under a U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR|STTR) contract. With a potential total value of $15 m or more, the SBIR CATALYST award advances the Army’s Mobile And Survivable Command Post (MASCP) initiative, which aims to integrate a mobile power solution for future Command Post Modernization efforts. MASCP targets vulnerabilities in current command posts, which face rising electric power demands, often rely on separate trucks or trailers to transport heavy electric power generators and require greater mobility and distribution to support warfighter operations and reduce exposure to hostile threats.  LiquidPiston’s proposed solution features a vehicle-mounted, ultra-compact 10-kilowatt (kW) APU based on its 10 kW portable electric generator platform, powered by its basketball-sized, 25-horsepower, heavy-fueled XTS-210 X-Engine™.

 

25 Aug 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., El Segundo, California, is awarded a $99,128,262 cost-plus-fixed-fee (N0042125F7048) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001925G0003). This order is to support the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control vision by leveraging commercial technologies to provide resilient, interoperable and secure information dominance solutions that take advantage of higher bandwidth and low-latency data rates. Initial Providence Distributed Battle Management Command and Control System Minimum Viable Products will support the DOD use cases. The capability will be hosted in various manned and unmanned systems. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Maryland (15%); Melbourne, Florida (15%); Fallon, California (15%); Shreveport, Louisiana (10%); Guam (10%); Washington, DC (8%);Abilene, Texas (5%); China Lake, California (5%); Hickman, Hawaii (5%); Anchorage, Alaska (3%); Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (3%); Oceanside, California (3%); and Point Mugu, California (3%), and is expected to be completed in March 2028. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $7,471,923; and fiscal 2025 Navy working capital funds in the amount of $575,000, 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.

 

28 Aug 25. Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Andover, Massachusetts, was awarded a $1,700,200,000 modification (P00008) to contract W31P4Q-24-C-0024 to support the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Systems. This action brings the cumulative total face value of the contract to $3,789,400,000. Work will be performed in Andover, Massachusetts, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 28, 2029. Fiscal 2025 Foreign Military Sales (Poland) funds in the amount of $397,410,000; and fiscal 2025 missile procurement, Army funds in the amount of $435,690,000, were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

26 Aug 25. World Wide Technology LLC, St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a $99,999,999 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for IT Transformation with AF CyberWorx. This contract provides for a streamlined and flexible approach to evaluating current mission system shortfalls and rapidly developing and fielding modernization and interconnection solutions to shorten sensor-to-shooter analysis and decision time and transform command and control capabilities. Work will be performed throughout the continental U.S. and outside the continental U.S., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 26, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. Fiscal 2025 Space Force procurement funds in the amount of $1,747,572 are being obligated at time of award. The 10th Contracting Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, is the contracting activity (FA7000-25-D-0010).

 

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28 Aug 25. BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems, Hudson, New Hampshire, is awarded a $1,743,038,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production and delivery of up to 55,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II Full Rate Production Lots 13-17 in support of upgrading the current 2.75-inch Rocket System to a semi-active laser guided precision weapon for the Navy, Army, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in Hudson, New Hampshire (31%); Whippany, New Jersey (22%); Plymouth, United Kingdom (16%); Austin, Texas (7%); Bristol, Pennsylvania (3%); Rochester, New York (3%); Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (2%); Westminster, Maryland (2%); Ronan, Montana (2%); Topsfield, Massachusetts (2%); Pomfret, Connecticut (2%); Danbury, Connecticut (2%); Anaheim, California (1%); Tempe, Arizona (1%); Ipswich, Massachusetts (1%); Centennial, Colorado (1%); Carson, California (1%); and Boston, Massachusetts (1%), and is expected to be in completed December 2031. No funds will be obligated at the time of award, funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001925D0018).

 

21 Aug 25. BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a contract from Lockheed Martin in December 2024 for additional radio-frequency (RF) sensors that provide critical guidance capabilities for the stealthy Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). BAE Systems has been delivering RF sensors for the LRASM program since 2018. Under this new production contract, BAE Systems will deliver RF sensors through 2030. The large-lot procurement helps the government to build a capable maritime strike arsenal while reducing acquisition costs. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

22 Aug 25. Raytheon Technologies Corp., doing business as Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $2,878,495,761 cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price-incentive-fee, undefinitized contract modification (P00008) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0030). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of 141 F135 propulsion systems in support of Lot 18 F-35 aircraft production for the Joint Strike Fighter program 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 (17.3%); Indianapolis, Indiana (10.4%); Middletown, Connecticut (8%); Kent, Washington (7%); North Berwick, Maine (4%); El Cajon, California (3%); Cromwell, Connecticut (3%); Whitehall, Michigan (3%); Portland, Oregon (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%); various locations within the continental U.S. (27.3%); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (7%), and is expected to be completed in February 2028. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funding in the amount of $575,726,390; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funding in the amount of $537,304,610; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $79,962,704; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funding in the amount of $77,336,243; FMS customer funds in the amount of $513,763,860; and non-U.S. Department of Defense participant funds in the amount of $228,500,253, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

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27 Aug 25. ECS Riptide Ventures LLC,* Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $127,000,000 cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract for One-Semi Automated Forces (OneSAF) software, which supports modeling and simulation of force modernization and transformation from weapons systems to brigade and below-level combat. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 4, 2031. Army Contracting Command, Orlando, Florida, is the contracting activity (W900KK-25-D-0047).

 

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25 Aug 25. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) was awarded two contracts with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of the second phase of the Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (C-UAS) Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR). During phase two, CACI will provide a light-armored tactical C-UAS vehicle platform, and support for up to 10 years, as part of a collaborative effort to equip CAF personnel with the capabilities they need to protect Canada and its national interests from the increasing threat posed by hostile small UAS. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

22 Aug 25. Leidos Australia has been selected by the Department of Defence, Joint Systems Division to deliver its Air Component Command and Control Capability System (AC-C2CS) sustainment program. The new contract, which provides on-site sustainment services to Joint C4 Systems Branch including operational support, engineering services and training, is worth $35.4m over the initial four-year term, with up to six additional extension years. AC-C2CS is a suite of software applications that assists in the planning, preparation, execution, management and reporting of the Australian Defence Force’s aviation operations. It provides air operations command and control (AirC2), intelligence, targeting and situational awareness. Market forecasts by Region, Platform, End-User, and System Element. Country Analysis, Market and Technology Overview, Opportunities and Impact Analysis, and Leading Company Profiles Leidos’ delivery of this contract will build on its extensive history of local mission software development and support across a number of Defence’s largest C4ISR systems, as well as cyber security across Defence’s deployed and strategic networks. Leidos has collaborated with SPIRIT Group to support smooth transition and continuity of service to this mission-critical capability. (Source: ASD Network)

 

18 Aug 25. Australia has signed a new $1.5bn national logistics contract with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary Limited to deliver vital equipment, supplies and support across Australia. The Defence Theatre Logistics (DTL) contract consolidates two existing contracts, which will see Defence streamline the delivery of warehousing, national distribution, and retail store services across Defence. This will build on our previous contracts with Linfox and Ventia. Chief of Joint Capabilities, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM says the DTL contract with Toll Remote Logistics will uplift Defence’s logistics capability.  (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

26 Aug 25. Cuashub.com said today that Ondas secures $2.7m defense order for Iron Drone counter-UAS systems. On August 21, Ondas Holdings announced a $2.7 m purchase order from a leading defense customer for multiple units of its Iron Drone Raider System, an autonomous counter-UAS platform developed by its subsidiary, Airobotics. The order marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to expand its presence in global defense and homeland security markets. (Source: https://cuashub.com/)

 

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15 Aug 25. Navantia to equip Thailand’s Pattani class with Catiz combat system. Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has received a contract to upgrade the Royal Thai Navy’s two Pattani-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). As part of the upgrade, the two OPVs will be fitted with Navantia’s Catiz combat management system (CMS), the company said in a 22 August statement on the contract. Catiz is a multirole system that is based on the company’s Sistema de Combate de los Buques de la Armada (SCOMBA) CMS that has been developed for the Spanish Navy. In addition to the new CMS, Navantia will integrate systems from other manufacturers, although details on these were not provided in the statement. Navantia will also provide life-cycle support documentation and conduct training for Royal Thai Navy personnel in the operation and maintenance of the new systems. The Royal Thai Navy commissioned its Pattani-class OPVs, HTMS Pattani and HTMS Narathiwat, in December 2005 and April 2006 respectively. Both vessels were launched by China’s Hudong Shipyard at its facilities in Shanghai in September 2004 and March 2005 respectively. Each vessel displaces approximately 1,400 tonnes at full load and measures around 95.5 m in overall length. Powered by two Ruston diesel engines, the class can attain a top speed of 25 kt and a standard range of 3,500 n miles at the cruising speed of 15 kt. The class is equipped with a 76 mm OTO Melara gun in the primary position and two 20 mm cannons. It can carry a helicopter on its flight deck at the aft, making the OPV suitable for a variety of missions including maritime patrol, surveillance, and search-and-rescue operations. (Source: Janes)

 

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28 Aug 25. Ukraine – Air Delivered Munitions. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Air Delivered Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $825m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy up to three thousand three hundred fifty (3,350) Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles and three thousand three hundred fifty (3,350) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), Y-Code, or M-Code. The following non-MDE items will be included: missile containers; stoker pylons; component parts and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapons software and support equipment; mission planning system hardware; classified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; transportation support; studies and 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 $825m. 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 Europe. This proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions. Ukraine 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. Ukraine will use funding from Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway and Foreign Military Financing from the United States for this purchase. The ERAM is an example of working together with our NATO allies to develop a capable and scalable system capable of being delivered on a fast timeline. The principal contractors will be Zone 5 Technologies and CoAspire. 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 Ukraine. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. (Source: ASD Network)

 

25 Aug 25. Saab has today signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from FMV for the Kingdom of Thailand. The order value is approximately SEK 5.3bn and deliveries will take place 2025-2030. The contract between Saab and FMV includes three Gripen E and one Gripen F aircraft as well as associated equipment, support and training.

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12 Aug 25. Chess Dynamics, part of the Cohort plc Group, has confirmed £3.75m in radar turntable orders secured during Q2 2025. The orders, which include an award for six radar turntables from Terma, a global leader in defence and aerospace systems, reinforce Chess’s position as a trusted supplier of high-performance, tailored antenna platforms for mission-critical radar systems. Radar remains one of the most foundational sensing technologies in defence, providing vital airspace monitoring, threat detection, and target tracking capabilities. As demand grows for highly reliable and precise radar systems, the importance of robust and adaptable radar turntables has never been greater. Designed and manufactured in the UK, Chess radar turntables are deployed globally across some of the most demanding land and naval environments. Each platform is engineered in close collaboration with the radar OEM, ensuring seamless integration with the radar antenna and electronics, as well as long-term operational reliability in real-world operations.

 

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12 Aug 25. Curtiss-Wright announced it has been selected by Rheinmetall Landsysteme Germany (RLS) to provide its modular turret drive stabilization system (TDSS) technology in support of the KF51 Panther Main Battle Tank (MBT). The KF51, a highly advanced and capable main battle tank, is designed to meet the demands of modern warfare. Curtiss-Wright’s highly precise, modular TDSS system is an ideal match for these newly modernized platform requirements. Work under this agreement will be performed by Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. (Source: ASD Network)

 

13 Aug 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) has been awarded $1.635bn contract to deliver a range of defense solutions to a European country. The Implementation of the contract is expected to span over a 5-year period. The contract includes two groups of technologically advanced solutions from Elbit Systems. These solutions are based on the Company’s cutting-edge technologies and portfolio and include embedded AI technology, among others. The first group includes long-range precision strike artillery-rocket systems and a broad-spectrum of unmanned reconnaissance and loitering aerial combat systems, from operational to tactical ranges, including personally operated drones. The second group includes, among others, highly sophisticated ISTAR capabilities, including SIGINT, COMINT and electronic warfare systems.  Enabled intelligence collection and processing systems will also be delivered, along with advanced electro-optical (E/O) and night-vision systems, combat vehicle upgrade, and protective systems. In addition, Elbit Systems will deliver comprehensive military digitalization and Network Combat Solution, based on the last software generation and cutting-edge hardware communication equipment. This includes intelligence solutions from the C4ISR suite of command-and-control applications. This integrated solution covers all operational levels, spanning from the strategic army headquarters down to the tactical level, to the last combat vehicle.

 

13 Aug 25. Czech Republic commissions Rheinmetall to maintain Leopard 2 main battle tanks and Büffel 3 armoured recovery vehicles – contract worth up to €250m. The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and maintenance work for the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and the Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicle. A corresponding comprehensive follow-up service contract was signed in Prague on 11 August 2025. The contractor is Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH. The contract now concluded has a term of seven years. It covers various services and goods for the maintenance of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and two Bergepanzer 3 Büffel (“buffalo”) armoured recovery vehicles. The contract value amounts to up to EUR 250m. The services include the initial and follow-up supply of spare parts, customer service support, factory and assembly repairs, training services, technical and logistical support, the provision of interim infrastructure, and the corresponding project management. Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH also intends to cooperate with Czech industry in fulfilling the contract and to award corresponding subcontracts. The focus here will be on repair and maintenance support, including the necessary transfer of know-how. To this end, a letter of intent was also signed on 11 August 2025 with the Czech state-owned company VOP CZ s.p. in the presence of representatives of the Czech Ministry of Defence. Under various contracts, the Czech Armed Forces will receive a total of 42 Leopard 2A4 battle tanks and two Büffel (“buffalo”) armoured recovery vehicles. Rheinmetall refurbished and delivered these vehicles for the Czech Armed Forces, partly on behalf of the German Federal Government and partly on behalf of the Czech Government.

 

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14 Aug 25.  The Polish Ministry of National Defence has finalized a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the U.S. government to modernize its fleet of 48 F-16 Block 52+ aircraft to the advanced F-16 Viper configuration, also known as the F-16V. Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] will serve as the primary contractor for the modernization effort, which will significantly enhance the capabilities of Poland’s F-16 fleet, ensuring its continued relevance in supporting NATO’s collective defense and regional security.

The modernization package includes the integration of:

• APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array Scalable Agile Beam radar
• A high-resolution Center Pedestal Display
• An upgraded Mission Computer and a new Display Generator

Additional upgrades comprise:

• Advanced helmet-mounted devices
• Electronic warfare enhancements
• The Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod with Digital Video Interface
• The Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System
• Structural modifications that will extend the aircraft’s service life to 12,000 flight hours

The agreement, which also includes simulator upgrades, builds on Lockheed Martin’s 20-year partnership with the Polish Air Force and aligns with the country’s long-term defense modernization roadmap.  Lockheed Martin will partner with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 (WZL-2) to perform the upgrade work in-country, leveraging local expertise and facilities. This effort will also foster workforce development and deepen cooperation with Polish defense industry partners, contributing to the growth of the Poland’s defense sector. During the past decade, Lockheed Martin has invested $1.8bn in Poland’s defense ecosystem, working with local industry to expand supply chain capacity and accelerate delivery of critical systems.

 

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08 Aug 25. Galvion Technologies LLC,* Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was awarded a $131,396,295 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Integrated Helmet System. This contract provides for the procurement of Integrated Helmet System with associated components and accessories. The ordering period will be a maximum of five years and is expected to be completed in August 2030. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual task/delivery orders as they are issued. The requirement was procured under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 4022(f) as a follow-on agreement to the prototype agreement (M67854-20-9-1001). Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-25-D-5300).

 

15 Aug 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $4,234,948,956 modification (P00013) to contract W31P4Q-23-D-0003 for production of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $13,265,440,935. 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. 20, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

11 Aug 25. Mack Defense has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue production of the U.S. Army’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) for up to 450 trucks with a total contract value up to $221.8m. This new agreement follows the successful fulfillment of the initial contract awarded in 2018 and comes after the company recently celebrated the production of its 500th M917A3 HDT in March 2025.

 

11 Aug 25. MORSE Corp (MORSECORP Inc.) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $48,054,384 firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the US Army Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) in Natick, MA, to develop novel long range autonomous aircraft that can operate in GPS-denied Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environments. This agreement’s five-year performance period will enable the Army to significantly enhance its Contested Logistics capabilities. In addition to development and rapid prototyping of novel unmanned aerial systems (UAS), this work will include advancements in GPS-denied navigation technologies, and an array of mission planning and execution tools. The work will culminate in a series of independent test and evaluation events and will transition into rapid scale up of initial manufacturing.

 

SEA

 

08 Aug 25. Continental Maritime of San Diego LLC, San Diego, California, was awarded a $573,412 firm-fixed-price contract action for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) fiscal 2026 Docking Selected Restricted Availability. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $112,669,566. The scope of this acquisition includes all labor, supervision, equipment, production, testing, 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 San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by June 2027. Fiscal 2025 other procurement, (Navy) funds in the amount of $573,412 will be obligated at the time of award, of which none of the funding will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using full and open competition via the System for Award Management website, with four offers received. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N0002425C4419). (Awarded on Aug. 7, 2025)

 

11 Aug 25. General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, was awarded a $322,593,238 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-2124) for engineering, technical, design agent, and planning yard support for operational strategic and attack submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (70%); Kings Bay, Georgia (13%); Bangor, Washington (10%); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (3%); North Kingston, Rhode Island (2%); and Newport, Rhode Island (2%), and is expected to be completed by September 2025. Fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,527,923 (53%); fiscal 2025 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,275,119 (46%); and fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $367,000 (1%), will be obligated at time of award, of which $14,275,119 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

08 Aug 25. Huntington Ingalls Inc., Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a $276,131,707 cost-plus- incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-2106) for additional advance planning effort and long-lead-time material required for the accomplishment of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Refueling Complex Overhaul. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $65,000,000 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.

 

12 Aug 25. Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $258,742,330 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for the engineering, manufacturing, and development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU All Up Round. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $263,137,090. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (72%); Simsbury, Connecticut (7%); Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (3%); Salt Lake City, Utah (3%); North Logan, Utah (1%); McKinney, Texas (1%); Warrington, Pennsylvania (1%); Bristol, Pennsylvania (1%); Hauppauge, New York (1%); Coxsackie, New York (1%); Tampa, Florida (1%); San Jose, California (1%); Anniston, Alabama (1%); and various other locations each less than 1% (6%), and is expected to be completed by September 2031. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $52,054,849 (65%); Foreign Military Sales (Canada) funds in the amount of $18,473,766 (23%); and fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,071,456 (11%), were obligated at time of award, of which $9,071,456 will 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 (N00024-25-C-5413). (Awarded on July 31, 2025)

 

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14 Aug 25. Infinite Orbits has entered into a framework agreement with the French Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide a microsatellite for geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) surveillance. Scheduled for launch in 2027, the satellite procurement aligns with the objectives of the Action and Resilience in Space (ARES) programme. The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) spearheads this initiative for the benefit of the French Space Command (CDE). (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

04 Aug 25. Vaya Space selected for $1.2m AFWERX Phase II contract to advance hypersonic propulsion. Vaya Space has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II in the amount of $1,236,406 focused on the development of the Hybrid-Fueled Ramjet, a throttleable and restartable hypersonic missile propulsion system, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).  The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018, which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded, and now on July 9, 2025, Vaya Space will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America. (Source: Satnews)

 

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11 Aug 25. AM General – Canada – Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $160m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Canada has requested to buy a fleet of up to sixty (60) Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs); and up to nine (9) JLTV cargo trailers. The following non-MDE items will also be included: communication equipment; mobility equipment; lethality and survivability enhancements; spare and repair parts; special tools and test equipment (STTE); technical manuals and publications; maintenance trainers; new equipment training; total package fielding support; depot level maintenance/repair and return support; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $160m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the military capability of Canada, a NATO Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress, and a contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world. The proposed sale will improve Canada’s ability to meet current and future threats and enhance its ability to operate in more complex and rapidly changing environments. The proposed sale would also contribute to increased burden-sharing with allies and partners in support of peace operations and peacekeeping around the world. Canada 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 AM General, LLC, located in Auburn Hills, MI and Mishawaka, IN. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: ASD Network)

 

11 Aug 25. Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today, that it was awarded two contracts in an aggregate amount of approximately $260 m for the supply of advanced airborne munitions to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD).

 

14 Aug 25. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected before the end of 2025. The contract includes the rapid deployment of advanced SATCOM systems tailored to meet the operational requirements of Israel’s defense forces. These systems are developed and engineered for operation in harsh and unpredictable environments, making them ideal for a wide range of military communication needs. (Source: ASD Network)

 

12 Aug 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 it has secured $50m repeat orders from leading North American customers for its high-definition SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) and HD MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) detectors. The multi-year contracts include integration of the Cardinal 1280 SWIR detector and HD MWIR detectors into a variety of long-range surveillance applications over the next two years, reflecting the customers’ continued trust in SCD’s field-proven technology and products and further strengthening the company’s position as a leading global provider of infrared sensors for defense and homeland security.

 

11 Aug 25. SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, is proud to announce it has received a substantial order for hundreds of SMASH 3000 fire control systems from an Asia-Pacific customer. The systems will be deployed for both Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) missions and precision engagement of ground targets. This new order follows a period of thorough operational use-case evaluation and testing by the customer, who expressed high satisfaction with the system’s performance. The decision to procure SMASH 3000 at scale reflects a strong vote of confidence in SMARTSHOOTER’s technology and its effectiveness in countering evolving battlefield threats and providing a credible Capability for Self-Personal Defence for Dismounted Combatants. SMASH 3000 is SMARTSHOOTER’s lightest handheld-operated fire control system. By leveraging artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced tracking algorithms, it enables tactical forces to detect, track, and precisely eliminate aerial and ground threats. SMASH 3000 provides a reliable, combat-proven hard-kill solution against drones and sUAS while significantly increasing hit probability in any combat scenario.

 

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12 Aug 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) secured a two-year Gen-3 early access agreement with a new international customer that initiated a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January. The rapid expansion commitment illustrates the tremendous operational value and growing demand for combined Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery and Gen-2 low-latency, high-cadence dynamic monitoring services.  The proven on-orbit operational and technical heritage of the Gen-2 constellation has been leveraged into the design and operations of Gen-3. Gen-3 satellites generate high-cadence, time diverse 35-centimeter imagery that enables automated identification and classification of a wide library of vehicles, aircraft, vessels and other objects of military interest, enhancing the value of BlackSky’s current Gen-2 dawn-to-dusk dynamic monitoring services.

 

14 Aug 25. Nigeria – Munitions, Precision Bombs, and Precision Rockets. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Nigeria of Munitions, Precision Bombs, and Precision Rockets and related equipment for an estimated cost of $346m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Nigeria has requested to buy one thousand two (1,002) MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs; one thousand two (1,002) MXU-650 Air Foil Groups (AFGs) for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12; five hundred fifteen (515) MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58; one thousand five hundred seventeen (1,517) MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control group (CCG) for Paveway II GBU-12/GBU-58; one thousand two (1,002) FMU-152 joint programmable fuzes; and five thousand (5,000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) all-up-rounds (AURs) (consisting of one each WGU-59/B guidance section (GS); high-explosive warhead; and MK66-4 rocket motor). The following non-MDE items will also be included: FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes; bomb components, impulse cartridges, and high-explosive and practice rockets; integration support and test equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $346m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner in Sub-Saharan Africa. The proposed sale will improve Nigeria’s capability to meet current and future threats through operations against terrorist organizations and to counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria will have no difficulty absorbing these munitions into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be RTX Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ; Lockheed Martin Corporation, Archibald, PA; and BAE Systems, Hudson, NH. 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)

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*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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01 Aug 25. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its UK-based Curtiss-Wright Nuclear business (formerly Ultra Energy) signed a strategic partnership with Rolls-Royce SMR to deliver critical safety systems for its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. Under the contract, Curtiss-Wright will provide design, qualification, testing and supply of the non-programmable diverse Reactor Protection Systems for a global fleet of Rolls-Royce SMRs. Work under this agreement, including the design and implementation of Curtiss-Wright’s Reactor Protection Systems, will be performed by Curtiss-Wright Nuclear’s facility in Dorset, UK, supporting regional economic growth, as well as expanding the UK’s nuclear skills, opportunities and capabilities.

 

SEA

 

05 Aug 25. QinetiQ has signed a £25m contract to deliver an immersive training environment that will enable the Royal Navy to achieve warfighting readiness at pace. The five-year contract will see QinetiQ deliver virtual training that realistically simulates the missions that Navy personnel can expect to undertake and the threats they could face. Maritime Command and Staff Trainer (MCAST) can emulate a task force’s deployment and model the activities of opposing forces and neutral entities, so users can be trained to manage operations, preparing them to be warfighting ready. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

04 Aug 025. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has selected American autonomous drone leader Skydio, alongside its European partner COBBS BELUX BV, as part of a new agreement to supply and support small ISR drones across NATO member nations within the Uncrewed Aerial Systems Support Partnership.  This framework agreement is for the procurement and life cycle support of nano category uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) under 2.5 kg, allowing NATO member nations and partners to acquire high-performance drones that support modern defense, security and tactical missions. With Skydio’s technology and COBBS’ regional expertise, NATO forces will have rapid access to cutting-edge aerial systems that can adapt to complex field operations.   Skydio will deliver its flagship X10D drone, selected for its superior autonomy, sensor performance, and mission versatility. The company is partnered with COBBS BELUX BV, a Belgian firm, that will handle sales, distribution, training, and lifecycle service support for the Skydio platform across Europe. All of the activities will be executed in close collaboration under the supervision of Skydio to ensure responsive, locally delivered capabilities.   (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

06 Aug 25. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Australian dual-use technology company Castlepoint Systems to prevent data leaks with AI-powered data control. Castlepoint’s proprietary Explainable AI technology will provide real-time, automated control over complex datasets to reduce the risk of human-led errors when handling sensitive data. This strategic investment reflects the MoD’s commitment to strengthening its data protection posture. One such incident – the 2022 Afghan data breach – highlighted the consequences of human error, when a spreadsheet containing personal details of nearly 19,000 individuals was mistakenly sent outside secure channels, exposing the identities of those at risk of Taliban reprisals. AI-powered data labelling can prevent mistakes like this by automatically identifying and applying the correct security classifications to sensitive information. Castlepoint continuously monitors documents and emails within an organisation’s network, using advanced AI to understand the topics, people, and events they discuss. It then automatically recommends the appropriate security marking based on the content and context, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from the moment it is created. These recommendations are fully traceable to specific matches, aligned with the organisation’s unique risk profile. This makes the classification process transparent, explainable, and contestable, meeting the highest standards of Ethical AI.

 

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05 Aug 25. In MilDefs first ever contract with NSPA the mission is to deliver ruggedized IT-equipment such as mobile computers for further use in NATO-operations. Deliveries will take place in 2025. NSPA is NATO’s lead organization for multinational acquisition, support and sustainment across all domains, delivering a broad spectrum of integrated capabilities for the Alliance, its member nations and partners. The Agency brings together NATO’s logistics support and procurement activities, providing efficient, effective and responsive solutions.

 

04 Aug 25. Bundeswehr requests delivery of over 1,000 logistic vehicles from Rheinmetall – order worth around €770m. The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply more than 1,000 logistic vehicles with a total value of around €770m gross. The order comprises 963 vehicles with swap-body systems, some with protected driver cabins, as well as swap-body flatbeds and tarpaulin-arch superstructures.  In addition, 425 unprotected transport vehicles (UTV) were requested for delivery. The UTVs are available in 4×4 and 8×8 versions.  The delivery of the approximately 1,400 requested vehicles will take place before the end of this year. The orders have been booked for the third quarter of 2025.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

05 Aug 25. MilDef subsidiary Roda signs contract with German cyber security company secunet. Roda computer, subsidiary of MilDef, has signed a contract on deliveries of rugged IT equipment to secunet, Germany’s leading cybersecurity company. The deliveries will take place in 2026. Roda, part of MilDef Group since the acquisition of Roda computers GmbH in March 2025, has now signed a pivotal contract extension for rugged laptops to secunet. secunet Security Networks AG specializes in highly secure IT security, particularly in the areas of public administration, defence, healthcare and sectors with elevated security and compliance requirements.

 

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01 Aug 25. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $139,597,684 modification (P00033) to contract W56HZV-23-C-0024 for the procurement of Armored Multipurpose Vehicles. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $2,286,486,021. Work will be performed in York, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2028. Fiscal 2025 procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles, Army funds in the amount of $139,597,684 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.

 

04 Aug 25. BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, was awarded a $181,107,842 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 $3,845,631,512. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 31 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 September 2027. Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $181,107,842 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).

 

04 Aug 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, Kongsberg, Norway, is awarded a $117,900,168 firm-fixed-price modification to the previously awarded undefinitized 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 $271,476,370. This contract modification provides for the definitization of the contract and the exercise of the options for the procurement of 101 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 Kongsberg, Norway (38%), with an expected completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. Fiscal 2025 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $117,900,168 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).

 

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01 Aug 25. Raytheon Technologies Corp., doing business as Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded a $115,075,000 contract modification (P00007) to the previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-incentive-fee and fixed-price incentive Lot 19 contract (N0001923C0030). This modification adds scope to procure long-lead time materials for the future production and delivery of F135 propulsion systems for the F-35 in support of the Joint Strike Fighter program 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 (20%); Indianapolis, Indiana (15%); Minneapolis, Minnesota (11%); Rocky Mountain, North Carolina (9%); Cleveland, Ohio (6%); Hartford, Connecticut (2%); Laconia, New Hampshire (2%); Detroit, Michigan (2%); Joplin, Missouri (2%); Redmond, Oregon (2%); Phoenix, Arizona (1%); various locations within the continental U.S. (1%); and various locations outside the continental U.S (27%), and is expected to be completed in February 2028. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funding in the amount of $1,800,000; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Marine Corps) funding in the amount of $29,725,000; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Marine Corps) funding in the amount of $8,400,000; FMS funds in the amount of $44,150,000; and non-U.S. Department of Defense participant funds in the amount of $31,000,000, will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

06 Aug 25. Azimuth Corp., Beavercreek, Ohio, has been awarded a ceiling $98,716,370 modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (FA8650-22-D-5406) for research and development on the Materials Research and Survivability Studies II Program. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $196,000,000. Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by May 16, 2031. Fiscal 2024 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $215,002 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

 

06 Aug 25. Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a ceiling $115,000,000 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Crime Center Cyber Training Academy follow-on. This contract provides for cyber training to Air Force and other DOD entities and personnel whose duties include defending DOD information systems from illegal, unauthorized, or counter-intelligence activities. Work will be performed at the National Capital Region and is expected to be completed by Aug. 5, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition and ten offers were received. The Air Force District of Washington, Enterprise Support Division, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, is the contracting activity (FA7014-25-D-0007).

 

05 Aug 25. The Department of Defense announced a $10m award to Elk Creek Resources Corporation (“ECRC”) via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA). ECRC is a subsidiary of NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NioCorp). Located near Elk Creek, Nebraska, ECRC is developing the United States’ first polymetallic deposit targeting near-term production of Scandium (Sc), Niobium (Nb), Titanium (Ti), and other critical minerals. This investment supports the March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14241 Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production, the goal of which is to facilitate domestic mineral production.

 

01 Aug 25. The MITRE Corp., Bedford, Massachusetts, has been awarded a ceiling $583,945,675 cost reimbursement continuation contract for support to the Air Force from MITRE as the administrator of the National Security Engineering Center Federally Funded Research and Development Center. This contract provides for the exercise of an option under the basic contract (FA8702-19-C-0001). This contract was a sole-source acquisition. Work will be performed at Bedford, Massachusetts; McLean, Virginia; other various locations throughout the continental U.S.; and outside the continental U.S., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2026. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to various countries. Fiscal 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $103,511 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity (FA8702-25-C-B001).

 

01 Aug 25. Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract transitioning existing contracts in which Palantir is currently a prime or subcontractor to this enterprise agreement. The amount of this action is $10,000,000,000. 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 July 31, 2035. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity (W519TC-25-D-0039). (Awarded July 31, 2025)

 

07 Aug 25. Viasat to Build High-Speed EDE for Classified Government Networks. The U.S. Government has selected Viasat to develop a next-generation Ethernet Data Encryptor (EDE), designed to secure TS/SCI-level data across cloud and transport networks. Viasat, Inc. is set to develop a next-generation Ethernet Data Encryptor (EDE) to protect classified data across U.S. Government cloud data centers and transport networks. The work falls under a sole-source, multi-million dollar Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award. As part of this award, Viasat will design and develop a high-assurance (formerly Type 1), high-speed EDE that meets the most stringent security standards for safeguarding information up to the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level. The effort will be led by Viasat’s government encryption team under its Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, which will handle the development, certification, and sustainment of the new encryptor to address evolving government specifications, cloud communications demands, and emerging security threats. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

 

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06 Aug 25. Ukraine – Transportation and Consolidation Services. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Transportation and Consolidation Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $99.5m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy transportation and consolidation services in support of security assistance programs and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $99.5m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the ability of Ukraine to provide for its own defense. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions through transportation and consolidation services. Ukraine 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(s) will be determined from approved vendors. 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 Ukraine. 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)

 

06 Aug 25.  Ukraine – Equipment, Repair Services, and Sustainment Support for M777 Howitzers. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Equipment, Repair Services, and Sustainment Support for M777 Howitzers and related equipment for an estimated cost of $104m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment; repair services; and long-term sustainment support for M777 howitzers. The following non-MDE items will be included: technical assistance; training; publications; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $104m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust local sustainment capability. Ukraine 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 BAE Systems, located in Barrow-in-Furness, England. 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)

 

06 Aug 25.  Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (“EOS”) (ASX: EOS) is pleased to announce that it has secured an order for a drone defence capability using a new 100kW high energy laser technology. EOS is already a global leader in counter-drone capability using traditional kinetic weapons to bring down drones. The new high energy laser builds on these core competencies and substantially extends them. The order is valued at €71.4m (approximately A$125m) and was placed by a European NATO Member State. It requires production and delivery of capability, as well as spare parts, training and documentation. The world-first export order will be fulfilled during 2025-2028 by EOS in Singapore.

 

07 Aug 25. Israel has placed a significant order for infantry weapons made by SIG Sauer, a notice published on the US government’s System for Award Management website has confirmed.It said US Army Contracting Command had awarded a USD95 m Foreign Military Sales contract on Israel’s behalf to SIG Sauer on 17 July that covered an unspecified number of MCX assault rifles chambered in .300 Blackout, MMG 338 machine guns, LMG 7.62s, suppressors, spare parts, and other related equipment. The MMG 338 was developed for a US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) competition seeking a belt-fed machine gun that weighs less than 11 kg, uses the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge, can be converted to fire less powerful NATO-standard 7.62×51 mm ammunition, and can be fitted with a suppressor. SIG simultaneously developed the similar LMG for the US Army’s requirement for an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon replacement that uses the new 6.8×51 mm cartridge. The LMG can also be converted to use 7.62×51 mm or 6.5×48 mm Creedmoor ammunition, although this is not a feature on the US Army’s M250 version. When SIG opened a new factory in Arkansas in October 2024 it displayed a poster that indicated Israel had placed an order for its MMG 338, LMG 762, and Pitbull remote-control weapon station earlier that year. The Pitbull can be fitted with .50 heavy or 7.62 mm general-purpose machine guns as well as the LMG and MMG. (Source: Janes)

 

SEA

 

07 Aug 25. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has been awarded a contract for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the US Navy’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition vessel USNS Alan Shepard. This represents the first successful bid following the Korean government’s “Make American Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA)” proposal, aimed at enhancing Korea-US shipbuilding cooperation. The 41,000 tonne (t) US Navy auxiliary ship has been in service since 2007 and plays a crucial role in supporting the logistical needs of the US Navy’s 7th Fleet. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

07 Aug 25. Australia – MC-55A Baseline 2 Upgrade. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of MC-55A Baseline 2 Upgrade and related equipment for an estimated cost of $404m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Australia has requested to buy equipment and services to support maintenance of its MC-55A aircraft fleet, to include major and minor modifications; spare parts; consumables and accessories; 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 $404m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.  The proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to maintain its fleet of MC-55A aircraft that enhances its ability to conduct effective air operations and supports U.S. operations in the region. Australia 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 L3 Harris, located in Greenville, TX. 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)

 

05 Aug 25. Japan nabs $10bn frigate deal. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy have formally revealed the long-anticipated winner of the $10 bn SEA 3000 general purpose frigate contract. Defence Connect can officially reveal that the Albanese government is accelerating the delivery of a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet with the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami Class frigate as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s future fleet of general purpose frigates. The decision comes following a competitive and comprehensive tender process, during which Defence assessed the Mogami Class as the most capable option to rapidly meet the strategic requirements of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The decision comes months ahead of schedule, signalling the government’s commitment to transforming the ADF into a more integrated, responsive and combat-ready force. The advanced Mogami Class frigate, in its upgraded configuration, offers a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles and is equipped with a 32-cell vertical launch system (VLS), advanced surface-to-air missiles, and potent anti-ship missile capabilities, making it a highly versatile asset for modern naval operations. (Source: Defence Connect)

 

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07 Aug 25. Canadian space technology company MDA Space has secured a C$39m ($28m) contract to provide uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Halifax-class frigates.  The initiative is part of the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project aimed at bolstering the RCN’s capabilities in maritime threat detection. MDA Space will supply two advanced UAS aircraft to RCN, with options for an additional four systems. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

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30 Jul 25. Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a four-year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide engineering support and maintenance of the BAE SYSTEMS Air Defence Radar based at Remote Radar Head (RRH) Portreath in Cornwall, following a competitive procurement process. Under the contract Serco will provide first and second line maintenance for the BAE SYSTEMS T102 primary surveillance radar, and Hensoldt MSSR 2000 I Secondary surveillance radar. Site maintenance covers technical tasks including both the Radar and other Air Battlespace Management/Air Traffic Management equipment.

 

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30 Jul 25. IDE Secures New Contracts to Supply WiSPRevo Systems for the Lithuanian Armed Forces. In July 2025, IDE secured two new contracts, totaling €5 mil, continuing the supply of WiSPRevo systems for military platforms of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. In the frame of C4I modernization, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense (MoND) has once again selected WiSPRevo as the preferred solution for upgrading communications capabilities across existing military platforms. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2026, with system integration and commissioning to be performed by IDE’s invested WiSPR Certified Maintenance Centre in Lithuania, operated by its long-standing industrial partner ELSIS TS. Additionally, the recent extension program for the supply of additional BOXER Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Lithuania incorporates a further contract with KNDS Deutschland for the provision of WiSPRevo systems. (Source: ASD Network)

 

31 Jul 25. Rheinmetall will deliver 40mm ammunition to Lithuania and hand grenades to Estonia – total order value around €33m Rheinmetall has received various orders from Estonia and Lithuania for the delivery of infantry ammunitions. The orders have a total value of around €33m. Estonia awarded Rheinmetall a framework contract in the second quarter of 2025 for the delivery of hand grenades. Splinter grenades are to be delivered in 2026 and 2027, and offensive hand grenades from 2026 to 2029 – in significant numbers in each case. The order is worth around €17m gross.

 

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31 Jul 25. Denmark Procures IRIS-T SLM. In its procurement process for an interim solution in the area of Surface Based Air and Missile Defence (SBAMD), the Danish Ministry of Defence has opted for the IRIS-T SLM system from Diehl Defence. Helmut Rauch, Diehl Defence CEO, and Ralph Herzog, Vice President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed the contracts for the procurement of a fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defence system for Denmark on July 29. The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) had previously granted the BAAINBw the authority to do so. The combat-proven system IRIS-T SLM will protect the civilian population, the armed forces and critical infrastructure from airborne threats, thus closing a capability gap. Bulgaria, Sweden and Switzerland, Denmark is the eighth ESSI customer to opt for the Diehl Defence air defence solution. The constant expansion of the ESSI user nations and their joint procurement results in strong synergies, e.g. in the form of joint exercises and training as well as cooperation in the area of maintenance and logistics between the allied nations. As the missiles for Diehl Defence’s ground-based air defence system are produced in Germany, there is a high level of security of supply. In addition, the European supply chain offers a strategic advantage which is extremely important, especially in times of geopolitical conflicts (Source: ASD Network)

 

28 Jul 25. Elbit Systems Ltd (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT)  (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $260 m by Airbus Defence and Space (“Airbus DS”) to supply its J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) self-protection systems, for installation on the German Air Force A400M transport aircraft. The contract, to be executed over a 6-year period, follows a procurement decision by the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Operations of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw). The J-MUSIC™ DIRCM system is part of Elbit Systems’ MUSIC™ family of airborne self-protection solutions, designed to defend aircraft against infrared-guided missile threats, particularly those launched from man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). The integration of advanced laser technology with high-performance imaging systems, enables the system to detect, track, and disrupt incoming missile threats in real time, providing autonomous protection without requiring crew intervention. The system is characterized by its modular and scalable architecture, allowing for integration with a wide range of aircraft platforms and missile warning systems. Its compact form factor ensures minimal impact on aircraft performance and payload capacity.

 

28 Jul 25. Türkiye has ordered Turkish Aerospace (TA) T625 Gökbey medium-twin helicopters to equip its armed forces and parapublic organisations. The Defence Industry Agency announced the buy at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 in Istanbul. “A total of 57 Gökbey helicopters will be delivered to the Turkish Gendarmerie, Police, Land and Air Forces, Coast Guard, and Naval Forces,” the Defence Industry Agency said on 24 July. The announcement did not disclose a contract value or delivery timeline. The domestically developed Gökbey has been designed for domestic and international military, paramilitary, and civilian purposes in hot and high environments, and is equipped to carry 12 passengers. Development under the Turkish Light Utility Helicopter (TLUH) programme began in 2010, with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), as it was named at that time, and the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), now known as the Defence Industry Agency, signing an initial contract in June 2013. In October 2024, the Turkish Gendarmerie became the first operator of the helicopter. Initially named Özgün (Original), the T625 designation was revealed in December 2016, and denotes a 6 tonne maximum take-off weight, two engines, and five main rotor blades. Key design features include a five-bladed main rotor and a four-bladed tail rotor to minimise vibration and noise, as well as a 30-minute ‘run-dry’ capability for the gearbox. Aselsan produces the avionics for the cockpit, which features two wide touchscreens (8×20 inches) and two smaller touchscreens (8×10 inches). (Source: Janes)

 

28 Jul 25. GovSat Orders a Defence Telecommunications Satellite from Thales Alenia Space. GovSat (LuxGovSat S.A.), a public-private joint venture between the Luxembourg Government and world-leading satellite operator SES, together with Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a contract for the supply of a new defence geostationary communications satellite, GovSat-2. Operating in X, Ka and UHF frequency bands, the satellite will provide secure and jam-resistant telecommunications services for the Luxembourg defence as well as for its partners. The satellite will be built on Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus 4000B2 platform, renowned for its reliability and time-to-market efficiency. As prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of the satellite. GovSat-2 is expected to have an operational in-orbit service life exceeding 15 years.  (Source: ASD Network)

 

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29 Jul 25. AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $126,531,778 modification (P00023) to contract W912CH-24-F-0229 for M1165A1B3 HMMWV vehicles. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,050,585,536. Work will be performed in South Bend, Indiana, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 28, 2027. Fiscal 2025 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $126,531,778 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity. (Awarded June 28, 2025)

 

29 Jul 25. General Dynamics Information Technology, Falls Church, Virginia, was awarded a $98,000,000 contract modification (P00030) to extend the ordering period and ceiling value to a previously awarded competitive, single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (HC1028-15-D-0007) to provide communications systems acquisition, integration, installation, operations, and maintenance in support of U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) deployed mission requirements. The ordering period is extended to Sept. 8, 2026, and the lifecycle value of this contract action is increased by $98,000,000. The total lifecycle value of the contract is $814,000,000. Performance will be at USAFCENT locations throughout Southwest Asia. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity. (Awarded June 23, 2025)

 

29 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin Corporation Missiles and Fire Control, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a $2,063,197,215 modification (P00105) to a previously awarded contract (HQ0147-17-C-0032) for the production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interceptors to support the U.S. government. The total value of this contract is increased from $8,353,586,643 to $10,416,783,858. Under this modification, the contractor will produce THAAD components under fixed-price incentive (firm-target) contract line-item numbers. The work will be performed in Dallas, Texas; Sunnyvale, California; Troy, Alabama; and Camden, Arkansas, with an expected completion date Dec. 1, 2029. One offer was solicited, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025 procurement funds in the amount of $284,917,283 are being obligated at time of award. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

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31 Jul 25. General Dynamics, Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is awarded a fixed-price incentive (firm-target) modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-23-C-2305) to exercise the fiscal 2025 option for construction of an Arleigh Burke-class ship (DDG 148). This modification also includes options for engineering change proposals, design budgeting requirements, and post-delivery availabilities. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine (69%); Cincinnati, Ohio (4%); Walpole, Massachusetts (4%); York, Pennsylvania (2%); South Portland, Maine (1%); Falls Church, Virginia (1%); and other locations (< 1% (totaling 19%), and is expected to be completed by August 2032. Fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

 

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28 Jul 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won the next phase of a competitive U.S. Navy research contract to further develop optical inter-satellite link (OISL) terminal applications for its Gen-3 constellation. The OISL terminals are expected to increase the speed at which very high-resolution imagery and other high-volume space-based data travel directly between satellites before downlinking to ground stations.

 

20 Jul 25. Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to participate in the Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) program. The program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum sensors to address near-term alternative position, navigation and timing (PNT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications for the U.S. Joint Forces Command. Honeywell has been selected to support the TQS program under two DoD contracts: CRUISE (Compact Rubidium Unit for Inertial Sensing and Estimation) and QUEST (Quantum Enabled Sensor Technologies for MagNav). The CRUISE program, established by the DoD in partnership with Vector Atomic, will focus on developing quantum sensor-based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to provide a standalone navigation solution without relying on traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) susceptible to jamming and spoofing. (Source: Satnews)

 

31 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of $578,729,839, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0090) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001924G0010). This order procures fiscal 2025 F-35 air vehicle initial spares. The subject contract procures basic spares pool and global spares pool spares shared between the customers involved, customer specific afloat spares pool and deployable spares pool, and support labor. These initial spares are necessary to meet immediate maintenance needs and ensure the U.S. services, Collaborative Program Partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers have mission capable aircraft.  Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (100%), and is expected to be completed in June 2030. Fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $148,743,106; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $58,473,883; fiscal 2025 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $21,551,619; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $8,519,727; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $3,495,556; fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,876,609; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $4,306,095; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $7,061,999; international partner funding in the amount of $43,292,470; and FMS funds in the amount of $241,095,906, will be obligated at the time of award, $11,360,000 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

 

29 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $92,900,000 modification (P00002) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target) undefinitized contract (N0001925C0070). This modification adds scope to procure long lead materials, parts, components, and associated support in support of the F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft for non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) 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 May 2031. FMS customer funds in the amount of $74,800,000; and non-U.S. DOD partner funds in the amount of $18,100,000, 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

 

31 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, has been awarded a $4,288,108,296 firm-fixed-price definitization modification (PZ0007) to a previously awarded contract (FA8682-24-C-B001) for the Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range, Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) large lot procurement for JASSM Lots 22-26 and LRASM Lots 9-12. This modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $9,485,190,471. Work will be performed at Orlando, Florida; and Troy, Alabama, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2033. This contract action involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Poland, Netherlands, Japan, and Finland. Fiscal 2023 (Air Force) missiles procurement funds in the amount $3,015,000; Fiscal 2024 (Air Force) missiles procurement funds in the amount of $634,523,930; fiscal 2025 (Air Force) missiles procurement funds in the amount of $418,007,325; fiscal 2025 (Air Force) research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $7,944,999; fiscal 2024 (Navy) weapons procurement funds in the amount of $60,524,996; fiscal 2025 (Navy) weapons procurement funds in the amount of $44,349,985; and FMS funds in the amount of $238,899,984, are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.

 

31 Jul 25. Raytheon, Division of Raytheon Technologies Corp., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a not-to-exceed $3,500,000,000 firm-fixed-price incentive, undefinitized contract action for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Production Lots 39 and 40. This contract provides for the production of AMRAAM missiles, AMRAAM Telemetry System, initial and field spares, and other production engineering support activities. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to: Denmark, Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Ukraine, Isreal, and Kuwait. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2031. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2024 Navy weapons procurement funds in the amount of  $113,000,000; fiscal 2025 Navy weapons procurement funds in the amount of  $190,000,000; fiscal 2023 Air Force missile procurement funds in the amount of $1,300,000; fiscal 2024 Air Force missile procurement funds in the amount of $116,000,000; fiscal 2025 Air Force missile procurement funds in the amount of $472,000,000; fiscal 2025 Air Force research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $507,000; fiscal 2024 Air Force operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $253,936; and FMS funds in the amount of  $621,000,000, are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Dominance Division Contracting Office, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity. (FA8659-25-C-B003)

 

31 Jul 25. Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison Mississippi, was awarded a maximum $4,322,844,989 value, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the contractor operated and maintained supply service contract for the T-6 aircraft. This contract provides support for safe flyable aircraft to meet users’ daily flight schedule and depot requirements consistent with Department of Defense and commercial sector best practices in procuring, producing, and delivering products and services to customers. Work will be performed at a variety of military bases across the continental U.S., and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2034. This contract was a competitive source selection with three offers received. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $5,324,080 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8106-25-D-B002).

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

29 Jul 25. Owl Cyber Defense Solutions LLC, Columbia, Maryland, was awarded a maximum $150,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for research and development. This contract provides for the delivery of several software releases, including completion and transition of Voice and Video Cross Domain Solution, XD Vision, and Cross Domain Full Motion Video to the Minerva user community, to include computer software, technical documentation, hardware, and installation and maintenance of the current systems located at existing customer sites. Work will be performed at Columbia, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by July 29, 2030. This contract was the result of a sole source acquisition under the Small Business Innovation Research Program. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $10,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York, is the contracting activity (FA8750-25-D-B003).

 

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25 Jul 25. Ukraine – M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer MRO Capability. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Capability and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment and services for the refurbishment of M109 self-propelled howitzers, technical assistance, training, publications, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $150 m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the ability of Ukraine to provide for its own defense. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions. Ukraine has an urgent need to strengthen local sustainment capabilities to maintain high operational rates for United States provided vehicles and weapon systems. An improved maintenance, repair, and overhaul capability will directly contribute to battlefield effectiveness through a more resilient and rapid repair cycle that will increase overall operational rates with reduced logistics and financial burdens. Ukraine 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 BAE Systems, Daimler Truck North America, and Allison Transmission Inc., with all work occurring in Europe. 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)

 

25 Jul 25. HENSOLDT strengthens Ukraine’s air defence.  Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has received a major order to supply radars to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence. As part of a comprehensive order package worth more than 340 m euros, TRML-4D high-performance radars and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII short-range radars will be delivered. (Source: ASD Network)

 

25 Jul 25. Ukraine – Air Defense Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Air Defense Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $180 m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy equipment and services to support the training, sustainment, and refurbishment measures of existing U.S.-origin air defense systems. The following non-MDE items will be included: major modifications and maintenance support; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; 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 $180m. 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 Europe. The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s ability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine 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 Sierra Nevada Corporation, located in Sparks, NV; V2X, Inc., located in McLean, VA; Radionix, located in Kyiv, Ukraine; and Systems Electronic Export, located in Kyiv, Ukraine.  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)

 

30 Jul 25. Xanadu, a global leader in quantum computing hardware and software, today announced its selection for Round 1 of the highly-competitive “IDEaS NORAD Modernization S&T Contest,” an initiative by Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) within Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND). This selection underscores Xanadu’s innovative capabilities in pioneering quantum algorithms for advanced battery design, a crucial step towards strengthening North America’s defences against evolving aerospace and maritime threats, particularly in extreme environments. The IDEaS NORAD Modernization S&T Contest aims to foster groundbreaking solutions to modernize the science and technology portfolio of NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Xanadu will receive an initial grant of $1,000,000 CAD to design quantum computing algorithms and methodologies for next-generation battery development. The goal is to advance the methods needed to design new batteries that are highly resilient to extreme conditions, including dramatic temperature changes, strong mechanical pressures, and radiation exposure. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

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31 Jul 25. Draganfly Inc., an award-winning developer of drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the sale of Commander 3XL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems to a globally recognized defense contractor specializing in persistent surveillance technologies for military operations. A trusted partner to U.S. and allied defense forces for decades, the client is one of the world’s leading providers of persistent surveillance platforms. Its systems are deployed across key Department of Defense (DoD) and allied installations, delivering reliable, persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

25 Jul 25. Get SAT and Rangsons Awarded Contract to Deliver Advanced Mobile SATCOM Terminals for a Major Defense Program in South. Get SAT, a leading provider of satellite communication terminals, together with its local partner Rangsons, has been awarded a multi-m-dollar contract to supply over 100 Micro SAT terminals for a Major Defense Program in South Asia. The program includes the delivery of Get SAT’s Micro SAT—a compact, ruggedized SATCOM-on-the-move terminal engineered for mobile platforms. Measuring just 28 x 25 x 7.5 cm and weighing 8 kg, the Micro SAT is among the smallest all-in-one terminals in its class. The terminals serve as the critical communications backbone for MoD operations in mobile and remote environments. Integrated with India’s military satellite constellation operated by ISRO, the solution ensures secure, high-throughput connectivity meeting customer requirements and supporting real-time communication in the most challenging conditions. More than half of the ordered units have already been delivered, with a portion already installed and operational in the field. As part of the program, manufacturing and integration are carried out in India, aligning with the “Make in India” initiative and advancing indigenous defense capabilities. Rangsons, a long-established Indian partner in the defense and aerospace sectors, leads the effort. (Source: ASD Network)

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17 Jul 25. Cubic Defence UK has been awarded a two-year, sole-source contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) for the delivery of the Instrumented Live Training – Area Weapons Effects System (ILT-A). The ILT-A contract builds on Cubic’s two-decade legacy of integrated training solutions for the UK MOD and supersedes the previous Area Weapons Effects Simulation (AWES) contract. The system combines advanced laser and area-effects technology with fully instrumented live-fire range systems and Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS), creating a digitized environment featuring multi-spectrum, multi-domain threats. It also integrates with Cubic’s SCOPIC2 Virtual-in-Live synthetic environment to enable comprehensive force training and supports interoperability with partner nations. Data generated during training is used to inform the After Action Review process. The contract includes options to support the UK MOD and global allies with individual and collective training across multiple domains and training areas, from Section to Brigade level. It also features a life-extension program through the end of the decade and investment in experimentation to support UK MOD’s Force Development initiatives. (Source: ASD Network)

 

21 Jul 25. Kromek (AIM: KMK) received its first contract, worth £1.7m, under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework (the “Framework”) for the procurement of radiological nuclear detection equipment and supporting services for the Home Office. As noted in the Group’s announcement of 23 September 2024, Kromek is pre-qualified to receive orders under three Framework categories, covering the supply of handheld, wearable and large volume static radiation detectors. The Group’s new contract, which is part of the first procurement round under the four-year Framework, is for the supply of Kromek’s D3S-ID wearable radiation detector and ongoing training and product maintenance. The total value for this contract is £1.7m, of which a significant majority is scheduled to be received in the Group’s current financial year and which will contribute towards the expected revenue growth in the CBRN Detection segment.

 

SEA

 

18 Jul 25. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Lloyd’s Register (LR) a 12-month in-service submarine support contract via the Aurora Framework. LR is a London-based organisation is known for its classification and compliance services in the marine and offshore industries worldwide. The company will dispatch surveyors to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde to assist the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

21 Jul 25. NSSLGlobal, a leading independent satellite communications provider, has today signed a landmark contract with FCDO Services, who support the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world, including responding to disasters.  The agreement will enhance communications capabilities and bring additional resilience for the UK’s embassies, ministries and government infrastructure and support people deployed in high-risk and remote environments who lack reliable terrestrial communication services. Building on a long-standing relationship with FCDO Services, NSSLGlobal will provide the communications hardware, airtime, expertise, training and 24/7 technical support including adding Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband services to the existing provision of other satellite connectivity. These options provide hybrid and tailored packages for fixed infrastructure, deployable teams and individuals. Delivering OneWeb LEO services enhances the UK government’s ability to deliver resilient high-throughput and very low latency broadband connectivity, for fast connection speeds up to 200 Mbps and rapid deployment with enhanced protection for sensitive communications.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

23 Jul 25. armasuisse Switzerland Procures IRIS-T SLM. Diehl Defence and the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed the contracts for the procurement of ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems of the type IRIS-T SLM for Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse had previously granted the BAAINBw the authority to do so. The signing of the agreement was preceded by Switzerland joining to the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), of which Switzerland became the 19th of 24 members in October 2024. The contract between Diehl Defence and armasuisse provides for the delivery of five IRIS-T SLM systems and other services. These include, amongst others, the provision of logistics vehicles for mobile maintenance, the provision of spare parts and a training station for the Swiss Armed Forces. With the IRIS-T SLM systems, the Swiss Armed Forces close a key capability gap and strengthen their resilience to modern airborne threats. The future medium-range ground-based air defence system (Bodluv MR) will be operated as part of Integrated Air Defence (IAD). (Source: ASD Network)

 

23 Jul 25. Saab has received an order for its Mobile Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. The order value is SEK 1.8 bn and deliveries will take place 2028-2030.  The order includes Saab’s mobile firing units based on the RBS 70 NG short range missile system along with its Bolide missiles. Saab will integrate the MSHORAD solution onto the MARS S-330 vehicle, manufactured by the Czech company SVOS. The MSHORAD solution will include a command-and-control system delivered by a Czech partner together with Saab, as well as a third-party radar solution already in operation with the Czech Armed Forces.

 

23 Jul 25. SilMach has taken a new step forward with its shock microsensors. The French Defence Procurement Agency (Commissariat des Armées) has chosen SilMach’s technology to monitor personal protective equipment such as ballistic plates inserted in bulletproof vests.

 

SEA

 

22 Jul 25.  Bulgaria – Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense SystemThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $620m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Bulgaria has requested to buy a Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System (NSM CDS), including three (3) Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System – Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS) and the following non-MDE items: tactical Naval Strike Missiles (NSM); inert NSM handling; telemetered NSM; operational, inert NSM; mobile fire control centers with associated communications equipment; mobile missile launch vehicles with associated communications equipment; NSM transport loading vehicles; NavStrike-M Global Positioning System receiver; operator trainer consoles; Simple Key Loaders (SKL); and associated support including but not limited to technical publications, training documentation, technical data packages, support equipment, software support spare parts, training, training simulators, integration services, and U.S. government and original equipment manufacturer technical assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $620m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political and economic stability in Europe. Market forecasts by Region, Technology, System, Platform, Component, Guidance System, and End-User. Market and Technology Overview, Opportunity and Scenario Analysis, and Leading Company Profiles  The proposed sale will enhance Bulgaria’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. The proposed sale will support its goal of improving national and territorial defense as well as interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Bulgaria will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS, located in Kongsberg, Norway. 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.

 

AIR

 

23 Jul 25. Denmark and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. The purchase includes three Certified Ground Control Stations. Denmark joins a growing list of European countries that have selected MQ-9B 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 the harsh conditions of the Arctic in support of Denmark and its NATO Allies. Additionally, MQ-9B’s in-house-developed Detect and Avoid System aids MQ-9B’s ability to fly in unsegregated airspace for domestic civilian operations, making it highly versatile for operations from Denmark. MQ-9B recently became the first large remotely piloted aircraft to obtain a Military Type Certificate (MTC) from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority, certifying its safe operation without geographic restrictions, including over populous areas.

 

22 Jul 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a $300m contract from Italy to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft provisioned for a modern electromagnetic warfare system. L3Harris is partnering with BAE Systems on this solution, which represents the first time the U.S. government has approved an EA-37B sale to an international ally.  The modified G550 with electromagnetic attack capabilities will provide the Italian Air Force with an airborne jamming ability with range, altitude and endurance to disrupt enemy command and control communications, radars and navigation systems from an extended distance.  (Source: ASD Network)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

23 Jul 25. HENSOLDT is taking a decisive step in its digital transformation by choosing SAP Cloud Infrastructure. This platform is operated in SAP’s own data centres and meets the highest requirements for security, data sovereignty and national compliance. With its early switch to a cloud solution ‘Made in Germany,’ HENSOLDT is reaffirming its commitment to actively shaping technological sovereignty. Organisations with sensitive data – such as those in the defence sector – have faced a dilemma up to now: While cloud technologies offer great potential for innovation, many common solutions do not meet the requirements for data sovereignty and regulatory control. This is exactly where SAP Cloud Infrastructure comes in: it is hosted in highly secure SAP data centres in Germany, offers full control and transparency over data flows, and meets the strictest requirements for data protection, IT security, and governance. This enables companies such as HENSOLDT to benefit from the innovation potential of modern cloud technologies without compromising on security and control. The decision to adopt the new platform is the result of several months of intensive collaboration between HENSOLDT and SAP. Technical, legal and strategic requirements were examined in a proof of concept, and the platform was comprehensively validated. Operations will initially start with non-classified data – a controlled entry with a clear perspective for gradual expansion. With the introduction of a cloud infrastructure, HENSOLDT is taking an important step in its overall digital strategy. At the same time, the company is underlining its role as an innovation leader in the defence sector – with a clear commitment to technological advancement, resilience and sovereign control over critical data in a security- and data-sensitive environment.

 

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23 Jul 25. Allison Transmission, a global leader in commercial and defence vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) for the second phase of the Next Generation Electrified Transmission (NGET) programme. This programme follows NGET Phase 1 funding, which focused on design, development and testing of an electric hybrid sub-system. Phase 2 will focus on enhancing the eMachine and Inverter system to achieve flexible power modes, thereby reducing the noise and improving the capabilities of electrified vehicle fleets.

 

17 Jul 25. Epirus announced today a $43,551,060 contract from the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). The base contract includes delivery of two Integrated Fires Protection Capability High-Power Microwave (IFPC-HPM) Generation II (GEN II) systems, along with associated test events, support equipment and spares with options for additional tests, components and support. IFPC-HPM Generation II: High-power microwave for counter-electronics and critical asset protection. Now with more range & more power for increased lethality against more threat types.  The IFPC-HPM GEN II systems will build upon the four IFPC-HPM systems Epirus delivered to U.S. Army in May 20241 and leverage the company’s solid-state, energy-based high-power microwave (HPM) technology platform for counter-electronics and critical asset protection. The enhanced systems will incorporate Soldier feedback from IFPC-HPM Generation I (GEN I) testing, including engineering developmental testing, joint integrated air and missile defense livefire exercises and operational assessments with combatant commands. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

23 Jul 25. The Department of Defense announced today a $6.2m award to Golden Metal Resources via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA). Golden Metal Resources is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of publicly-traded Guardian Metal Resources PLC. The award will enable Golden Metal Resources to deliver a pre-feasibility study for a tungsten mining site, Pilot Mountain, located southeast of Hawthorne, Nevada. This investment, which utilizes funds from the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, supports the March 20, 2025, Executive Order 14241 on Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production’s goal to facilitate domestic mineral production.

 

21 Jul 25. JCB Inc., Pooler, Georgia, is awarded a $45,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the backhoe loader (BHL). The intent of this contract is to procure BHLs replacing the current BHL which is reaching the end of its economical service life. Work will be performed in Pooler, Georgia, and is expected to be completed in July 2033. This contract is awarded based on a full and open competitive solicitation. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-25-D-5302).

 

23 Jul 25.  Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was awarded a $495,000,000 requirements contract for technical representative engineering services. This contract provides for engineering services that support various major defense programs. Work will be performed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is expected to be completed by July 22, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition. No funds are being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8109-25-D-B002).

 

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24 Jul 25. Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. LLC, Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a $554,464,830 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that provides contractor-owned and operated Type III high subsonic and Type IV supersonic aircraft to Navy fleet customers for a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities, training, and certification events in support of training aircraft squadron aircrew and shipboard system operators on how to counter potential enemy advanced airborne threats, tactics, and electronic warfare. Work will be performed in Pt. Mugu, California (44%); Oceana, Virginia (37%); Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (14%); and Atsugi, Japan (5%), and is expected to be completed in August 2030. No funds will be obligated at the time of the award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was competed; one offer was received. Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0042125D0084).

 

23 Jul 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a contract to provide immediate On-Demand subscription-based Gen-3 and Gen-2 monitoring services for Latin American defense and intelligence customers in the fight against transnational organized crime. The agreement gives end-users the ability to set up AI-enabled automated tip-and-cue tasking for BlackSky’s proprietary Gen-3 and Gen-2 satellites, access to BlackSky Archive imagery and analytics data, plus the ability to order third-party commercial constellation data through the BlackSky Spectra tasking and analytics platform.

 

21 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $999,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile production support (LRASM). This contract provides for lifecycle support for all efforts related to JASSM, LRASM (Air Force Inventory) and all their variants in the areas of system upgrades, integration, production, sustainment, management and logistical support. Work will be performed at Orlando, Florida, and is expected to be complete by July 17, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity (FA8682‐25-D-B001).

 

18 Jul 25. Longbow LLC, Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $348,312,758 modification (P00002) to contract W58RGZ-25-C-0001 for fire control radar systems. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2025. Fiscal 2025 Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $348,312,758 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

 

23 Jul 25. Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the prototyping and demonstration of technologies for the next phase of its Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to integrate civil, commercial, and military space assets into a unified network environment and deliver secure, resilient, and agile communications for military operations that will enhance warfighters’ situational awareness and decision-making capabilities. DIU awarded new contracts to several companies, including Viasat, to prototype and demonstrate solutions to advance hybrid space capabilities. These demonstrations are expected to take place in the U.S. Indo-Pacific, European, Central, and South Command areas of responsibility over the next year, with some beginning as early as this summer. (Source: ASD Network)

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

24 Jul 25. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) announced that the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry, regarding the award of a contract under Project LAND 156 to supply handheld counter-drone equipment to the Australian Defence Force. DroneShield was awarded approximately $5m of a $16.9m in contracts (across 11 vendors, including 5 Australian Companies). The contract involves the provision of portable drone detection and defeat systems designed to support ADF personnel in identifying and mitigating unmanned aerial threats. This procurement forms part of the Commonwealth’s broader initiative to accelerate the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities. DroneShield will deliver equipment in accordance with the contract terms and project timelines. In addition to this equipment delivery, DroneShield stands ready to support the ADF as Systems Integration Partner under the broader LAND 156 program. With deep expertise in sensor fusion, electronic warfare, and command-and-control integration, DroneShield is well positioned to contribute to the development of scalable, interoperable counter-drone architectures that meet Defence’s evolving operational requirements.

 

24 Jul 25. Sielman Corporation – Ukraine – HAWK Phase III Missile System and Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of HAWK Phase III Missile System and Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $172m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy sustainment related articles and services for the HAWK missile system, including: five-ton cargo trucks; HAWK system spare parts; refurbishment and system overhaul of HAWK air defense fire units; tool kits; test equipment; support equipment; technical documentation; training; U.S. Government and contractor technical and field office support; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; storage containers and equipment related to spare parts storage; MIM-23 HAWK missile spare parts and missile repair; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $172 m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the ability of Ukraine to provide for its own defense. This proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability. Ukraine 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 Sielman Corporation, located in Volos, Greece; RTX Corporation, located in Andover, MA; and PROJECTXYZ, located in 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. (Source: ASD Network)

 

AIR

 

22 Jul 25. Northrup Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Florida, is awarded a $140,827,737 modification (P00110) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001918C1037). This modification adds scope to provide non-recurring engineering efforts to support the production of five Japan configuration E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. This modification includes Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Japan. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Florida (70%); Owego, New York (16%); Liverpool, New York (5%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); Marlborough, Massachusetts (2%); Orlando, Florida (2%); and various locations within the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed November 2028. FMS funds in the amount of $140,827,737, 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.

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UNITED KINGDOM

 

LAND

 

17 Jul 25. TT Electronics, a leading provider of global manufacturing solutions and engineered technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a significant new contract with long-standing customer Ultra PCS Ltd (Ultra Precision Control Systems). Under the terms of the contract, TT Electronics will manufacture highly complex, military-grade cable harness assemblies at its facility in Fairford, UK, for Ultra PCS Ltd’s advanced engine ice protection systems, which are integral to the operation of modern combat aircraft.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

17 Jul 25. Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defence vehicles, has secured a new order of 3040 MX™ cross-drive transmissions for Poland’s Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) programme. This follows the Memorandum of Understanding announced in 2023 between Allison and Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) for the cooperation on tracked vehicle programmes and the expansion of Allison’s Authorised Service Network in Poland.

 

16 Jul 25. IDV secures NSPA contract to deliver integrated RAS capability. The project aims to merge UGVs and UASs within a unified, advanced C2 system. 16 Jul 25. The Nato Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) a three-year contract to develop and test concepts for robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). The goal is to deliver an integrated RAS capability designed for complex, real-world combat scenarios. The overarching aim of this initiative is to craft a comprehensive RAS strategy and establish detailed implementation roadmaps for adopting RAS technologies in military service. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

16 Jul 25. Terma has signed an agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver 32 modern coastal surveillance radars. The new systems will replace the current radar infrastructure, ensuring continued maritime domain awareness and sovereignty protection across Danish waters. Deliveries will take place throughout 2025 and 2026. The radar upgrade will enhance Denmark’s ability to monitor maritime traffic, respond to potential threats against critical infrastructure, and protect the marine environment. The systems will also support the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), which coordinates the safe passage of ships through major Danish straits.

 

AIR

 

11 Jul 25. Lockheed Martin has decided to outfit the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Leonardo’s Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system. This decision followed a competitive process conducted by Lockheed Martin, which assessed the Luftwaffe’s detailed specifications before selecting the Miysis DIRCM for implementation. Miysis DIRCM will be deployed on six Luftwaffe’s KC-130J and C-130J-30 aircraft as per terms of the contract, which also covers the integration of countermeasure systems. (Source: airforce-technology.com)

 

14 Jul 25. Sikorsky – Norway – HH-60W Helicopters. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of HH-60W Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.6bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Norway has requested to buy up to nine (9) HH-60W helicopters; twenty-two (22) T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engines; twenty-one (21) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems (GPS/INS) (EGI) (18 installed, 3 spares); ten (10) AN/APR-52 Radar Warning Receivers (RWR) (9 installed, 1 spare); and ten (10) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (9 installed, 1 spare). The following non-MDE items will also be included: GAU-21 aircraft machine guns and other machine guns; IZLID 200P infrared lasers; AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser Systems; Joint Mission Planning System with unique planning components and software; Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINs); weapons and weapons support equipment; major and minor modifications and maintenance support; instruments and lab equipment; training aids, devices, and spare parts; consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; electronic warfare database support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; aircraft ferry and transportation support; facilities and construction support; studies and 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 $2.6bn.
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 Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its airborne combat and special operations capabilities. Norway will use these aircraft to defend other NATO members and its allies. Norway 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 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, located in Stratford, CT. 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)

 

15 Jul 25. Skydio, the leading Western drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been awarded an initial tender totaling 101m Norwegian Kroner (approximately $9.4m USD) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence. In partnership with Oskar Pedersen AS, a Norwegian defense and security product supplier, the company has begun delivering X10D systems to the Norwegian Armed Forces. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

16 Jul 25. Thales has been awarded a landmark contract by Finland’s VTT to provide its advanced UTM solution, TopSky – AstraUTM, as a first step of an ambitious programme to enable safe and efficient air mobility operations across Finland. The contract will include services such as UAS flight authorization, geo-awareness and network identification, and traffic information services, ensuring seamless and secure drone operations in compliance with EU Regulation 2021/664.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

16 Jul 25. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it signed two agreements with a European defense prime contractor to expand and accelerate production of processing subsystems and components for radar and electronic warfare missions.
In June, Mercury extended this decades-long customer relationship with a five-year agreement that will enable faster, higher-volume production of sensor processing subsystems powered by Mercury’s HDS6605 6U OpenVPX multiprocessing boards for airborne, land-based, and sea-based radar systems. Earlier this month, Mercury signed an expanded production agreement with the same customer to deliver Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) products that support electronic warfare sensors. Mercury’s mini-tuner modules and amplifiers deliver industry-leading price per performance, enabling the sensors to capture and convert analog RF signals.

 

USA

 

LAND

 

14 Jul 25. American Robotics’ Kestrel awarded US public events safety contract. Ondas Holdings’ wholly owned subsidiary American Robotics has secured a purchase order from a “major urban public safety organisation” in the United States for its Kestrel drone detection system.
The Kestrel system is available in both active and passive detection configurations, supporting fixed and mobile applications. It can also be integrated with American Robotics’ Optimus System to support fully remote autonomous drone operations, when Optimus is deployed for aerial security and inspection. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

17 Jul 25. Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to participate in the Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) program. The program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum sensors to address near-term alternative position, navigation and timing (PNT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications for the U.S. Joint Forces Command. Honeywell has been chosen to support the TQS program under two DOD contracts: CRUISE (Compact Rubidium Unit for Inertial Sensing and Estimation) and QUEST (Quantum Enabled Sensor Technologies for MagNav). The CRUISE program, established by the DOD in partnership with Vector Atomic, will focus on developing quantum sensor-based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to provide a standalone navigation solution without relying on traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) susceptible to jamming and spoofing. Honeywell will support the development of this quantum-sensor-based technology, which will enable the measurement of acceleration and orientation from an IMU mounted to a vehicle to calculate changes in position and velocity. As a result, it will meet next-generation performance requirements at a lower size, weight and power than existing products.

 

14 Jul 25. Moog Enters Contract for Year Two Spares in Support of U.S. Army SGT Stout Program. In a significant move that underscores its commitment to national defense, Moog has inked a new contract with Leonardo DRS for a year two SGT Stout comprehensive spares order. This significant business supports all fielded U.S. Army SGT Stout systems, a critical component of our nation’s defense infrastructure. Moog will deliver spares through June 2026 per the contract agreement. The SGT Stout Program, formally known as Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD), is a mobile air defense system designed to protect ground units against a variety of aerial threats including unmanned drones. As Moog and Leonardo DRS continue their collaboration in support of the U.S. Army, discussions are underway for a potential year three spares order. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Jul 25. Piersica, Inc., a technology company specializing in ultra-high energy battery solutions, announced it has been awarded approximately a $1.9m Army SBIR Phase II contract to develop its next-generation technology further. After completing its prior Army Phase I contract in November 2024, Piersica was eligible to apply for a Phase II grant titled Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Tech. The Army SBIR Program awards Phase II contracts to small businesses that address the Army’s needs with innovative, mature technologies capable of gaining increased federal support. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

14 Jul 25. SMARTSHOOTER announced that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order from the United States Marine Corps (USMC) for its SMASH 2000L fire control systems. The Marine Corps is procuring SMASH 2000L as an interim capability to address its urgent requirement for dismounted Counter-small-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) solutions. The USMC gained hands-on experience with the system through earlier testing, and this latest order represents the next step towards full adoption across the entire Marine Corps.

 

SEA

 

14 Jul 25. Overwatch Imaging, a leader in automated airborne intelligence technology, has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Navy (USN) to develop and demonstrate AI-enabled, automated imagery intelligence software for electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor platforms. By reducing reliance on human operators to perform repetitive and focus intensive EO/IR functions, this solution will accelerate the flow of actionable intelligence while freeing operators to focus on more complex situational awareness and decision-making. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

TECHNOLOGY

14 Jul 25. BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., Rockville, Maryland, was awarded a $172,433,125 cost-plus-fixed-fee task order for systems engineering and evaluation, Systems Analysis Worldwide VIII. This contract provides for developing, enhancing, modifying, integrating and transitioning capabilities in response to critical multi-domain needs across air, space, and cyber. Work will be performed Rockville, Maryland, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 13, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $389,438; fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $8,597,667; and fiscal 2025 funds in the amount of $325,000, are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York, is the contracting activity (FA8750-25-F-B021).

 

REST OF THE WORLD

 

LAND

 

10 Jul 25. The Canadian Government has granted CACI – Federal business two contracts with a cumulative value of C$169.19m ($123.61m) for Phase II of the counter uncrewed aircraft system (CUAS) urgent operational requirement (UOR) project. The capability is intended to support members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployed in Operation Reassurance. Operation Reassurance is CAF’s overseas mission, through which it supports Nato deterrence and defence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

14 Jul 25. Filtronic (FTC) has landed another big contract, and it is not linked to Elon Musk’s SpaceX this time. The radiofrequency specialist has signed a £13.4mn deal to supply high-performance modules for an advanced electronic sensor system used in military and aerospace applications. The company said the contract involves the complex manufacturing and testing of key components, with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-2026. Production will take place at Filtronic’s new hybrid microelectronics facility in Sedgefield, County Durham.
(Source: Investors Chronicle)

 

15 Jul 25. Galvion receives further follow-on Batlskin Caiman order of 5000 helmets, for the Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme. Galvion, a world leader in innovative head protection systems and power and data management solutions, has received a second follow-on order from the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada for its flagship Batlskin Caiman® ballistic helmet systems. This latest order for an additional 5000 helmets with two (2) helmet covers each, is expected to deliver in early 2026. The original Canadian Dismounted Infantry Capability Enhancement (DICE) programme contract was awarded in February 2023 for 2,100 helmets and 4,200 helmet covers. In July 2024, year two of a five-year framework contract, 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. With this latest follow-on order, the DICE totals now total over 15,000 helmets and 30,000 covers, all ordered within three years of the five-year framework. by our recent European Production Hub opening ceremony, in Poland.”

 

15 Jul 25. IMCO Group (TASE: IMCO), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced defense and industrial solutions and sub-systems, today announced that it has secured a meaningful order from a global leader in drive (engines & transmissions) solutions to the world armored vehicle market. The order, valued at about 11 m NIS (about 3 m USD), marks a milestone in IMCO’s strategic plan and underscores the company’s ongoing partnership with top-tier defense manufacturers worldwide. Under the new contract, IMCO will supply a specialized electronic control unit (ECU) designed to connect directly to armored vehicle engines, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

 

AIR

 

15 Jul 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive, contract with a new international customer that combines immediate Gen-3 and Gen-2 subscription-based imagery and analytics services and follow-on ground segment modernization services.
As part of the agreement, the customer will receive immediate, subscription-based access to Assured services, which guarantees tasking capacity for persistent monitoring over a customer’s areas of interest. BlackSky will also upgrade the customer’s existing ground station and mission operations center with direct-downlink and uplink communications capabilities for faster, locally controlled intelligence.

 

15 Jul 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) to upgrade multiple C-130 aircraft. These enhancements will strengthen the RMAF’s ability to maintain the fleet in support of their national defense priorities.
L3Harris will perform avionics modification, program depot maintenance, engine overhaul and other support efforts. The upgraded fleet will improve RMAF’s aircraft availability for a variety of missions, including tactical airlift, humanitarian assistance and special operations. (Source: ASD Network)

 

14 Jul 25. Sierra Nevada Corp – Lebanon – A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Sustainment. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress. The Government of Lebanon has requested to buy support equipment, and other related elements of logistics program and support 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 $43.7m, included Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellent Actuated Devices (CAD/PADs); engine components, parts, and accessories; aircraft engine and ground handling equipment; major and minor modifications; aircraft components, spares, and accessories; spare parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and return support; unclassified software delivery and support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment; 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 $100 m.
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 Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have deployed to southern Lebanon to implement the November 2024 cessation of hostilities. The sale of A-29 sustainment will support the LAF’s implementation of the cessation of hostilities by providing maintenance to this critical aircraft which is used to conduct Close Air Support as part of ground maneuver operations as well as manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), located in Sparks, NV. 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)

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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO

 

LAND

 

10 Jul 25. Metis, specialists in providing innovative technologies to detect a wide range of Radio Frequency (RF) threats across diverse sectors, has won a contract to supply a number of Skyperion drone detection systems to a NATO customer to provide the drone detect function as part of an integrated Counter Uncrewed Air Systems (C-UAS) capability.  This purchase bolsters the customer’s current capabilities helping safeguard their airspace, key installations and critical infrastructure against the threats posed by rogue drones and is the fourth NATO ally to purchase Skyperion. Metis is an ideal choice for the RF drone detect component because not only do they produce technically superior RF detect products, but they also design and manufacture modular systems with an open architecture, enabling seamless integration with other electronic warfare capabilities and systems.  This allows sovereign nations, large primes or systems integrators to easily incorporate Metis products with other best in class technologies, to deliver world leading detection, tracking, identification and defeat of rogue drones.

 

AIR

 

10 Jul 25. GKN Aerospace secures multi-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems for Typhoon transparencies. Under this contract, GKN Aerospace will continue to support the sustainment of the Typhoon fleet by ensuring the ongoing delivery of transparencies to the international customers. This agreement also guarantees uninterrupted production at the Luton facility, providing long-term stability to the order book well into the next decade.

 

EUROPE

 

LAND

 

07 Jul 25. The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has bolstered military inventory with a shipment of additional Grom air defence missiles, as part of efforts to modernise its armed forces. This procurement is via a €28m ($32.8m) contract signed with Polish defence manufacturer Mesko, a subsidiary of the Polish Armament Group (PGZ), in 2023. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

04 Jul 25. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace orders MilDefs ruggedized IT-equipment, worth SEK225m. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace turn to MilDef for deliveries of ruggedized IT-equipment for increased digitalization capabilities. MilDef will deliver ruggedized hardware worth SEK225m and deliveries will start in 2026. Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is Norway’s premier supplier of defence products and systems for command and control, surveillance, space, tactical communications, remote weapon stations and missiles systems.  MilDef have a long-standing relationship with Kongsberg delivering ruggedized IT-solutions such as computer, switches, servers and displays to different platforms in the Kongsberg offering. Confidence in MilDef’s quality and leading offering has now deepened the partnership further.

 

09 Jul 25. Rheinmetall Denel Munition – the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has finalised two artillery ammunitions contracts with Nammo and Rheinmetall Denel Munition. The deal worth a total of more than Skr5bn ($525.2m) is claimed to be the largest investment in artillery ammunition in Sweden since the 1980s. (Source: army-technology.com)

 

SEA

 

02 Jul 25. France’s Naval Group has chosen Exail to deliver advanced navigation systems for the Hellenic Navy’s next-generation Defence and Intervention Frigates (FDI). The agreement will see Exail equip the frigate with the Marins inertial navigation system (INS), Netans data distribution unit (DDU), and Gecdis-W warship electronic chart display and information system (WECDIS). These systems will be integrated into the frigates’ sophisticated, cybersecure digital framework. (Source: naval-technology.com)

 

AIR

 

09 Jul 25. Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites, securing continuity of the current Earth observation PAZ satellite, in service since 2018. The programme, led by Hisdesat for the Spanish Ministry of Defence, represents a key milestone for the Spanish space industry since around 65% of the satellites’ content will be developed by Spanish industry, led by Airbus. The PAZ-2 satellites, among the most advanced in the world, will be more capable than their predecessor, significantly improving the image quality and resolution to better than 25 centimetres, while increasing the coverage up to 6.7 m km² per day and satellite, and orbiting the Earth 16 times daily. These improvements will strengthen the intelligence and surveillance capabilities of the Spanish Armed Forces, as well as civilian applications in infrastructure monitoring, risk management, border control and disaster assessment, capturing radar imagery 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions.

 

09 Jul 25. Harmattan AI – France Orders 1,000 AI-Enabled Combat Drones. On June 30, 2025, the DGA (Direction générale de l’armement – the French Government defence procurement and technology agency) notified Harmattan AI, the company that won the European tender, of a contract to acquire combat drones aimed at strengthening the army’s equipment. The notification of this contract is accompanied by an order for 1,000 drones that will be delivered before the end of 2025, with priority given to units taking part in the Orion 2026 exercise. They will also be used in the training and operational preparation of combatants. Designed and assembled in France, these Sonora quadcopter micro-drones are equipped with an electro-optical camera. They can also be fitted with an additional infrared camera. (Source: UAS VISION)

 

09 Jul 25. Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. The deal was publicly announced at the Maritime Uncrewed event hosted by the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder, where officials highlighted the V-BAT acquisition as part of a broader effort to modernize the force. The decision to procure V-BAT reflects a decisive and focused push to field battle-proven, autonomy-enabled systems capable of operating in contested environments and without reliance on GNSS for navigation or mission execution. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

11 Jul 25.  Airbus – The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry of the Armed Forces, including cyber warriors in the armed forces. The eight-year contract, led by Airbus Defence and Space and its co-contractor Neverhack, covers the development, production and operational maintenance of training platforms, as well as the provision of training and coaching services, including the development of operational cyber defence scenarios. In particular, it will equip the Cyber Defence Academy of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER) in the Rennes region with a cyber defence training centre. This centre will contribute to the operational preparation of cyber warriors through specific training courses dedicated to different cyber specialists. Cyber training for personnel and organisations aims to increase the pool of cybersecurity experts and strengthen the cyber defence techniques of the armed forces, as well as their effectiveness and operational maturity. The platforms will enable the simulation of attack-defence scenarios in the context of military operations on the digital battlefield, as well as in large-scale exercises at national, joint or multinational level, such as Orion or DefNet.

 

08 Jul 25. MilDef has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding command and control systems for increased NATO interoperability and connectivity for the Swedish Army. The solution consists of MilDef’s OneCIS software, hardware, and integration services. The agreement is initially worth SEK 139 m, with deliveries beginning in 2025. Depending on the outcome of options, the total value may amount to SEK 203 m. MilDef has been supplying tactical IT to FMV since 1997. The latest order concerns the introduction of MilDef’s software in the Swedish Army, a solution that is already in operational use in several Nordic countries and the Swedish Navy. Based on the OneCIS installation software, it enables efficient and secure communication at all necessary levels between cooperating units in the NATO system.

 

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01 Jul 25. FN America, LLC has been awarded a $4.9m contract to supply the US Army with additional FN M240L medium machine guns. The M240L was originally adopted by the US Army in 2010, after a joint development effort with FN to create a lighter, yet durable, medium machine gun. The M240L has been the cutting-edge for lightweight medium machine guns with an overall weight reduction of five pounds from its predecessor, the FN M240B, without any impact to performance or longevity. The 18 percent weight reduction was achieved by incorporating titanium into the design, including the receiver, and introducing new manufacturing methods to adjust for the material properties. (Source: joint-forces.com)

 

03 Jul 25. MyDefence receives USD26m C-UAS order from US Army. MyDefence has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army valued at USD 26 m, the largest in the company’s history. Under the contract, MyDefence will supply its counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) technologies designed to detect and track a broad spectrum of drone threats. The company manufactures a range of wearable, vehicle-mounted and perimeter systems to detect and neutralise drones. A video accompanying the new contract press release shows the company’s wearable C-UAS systems being built. The systems will be deployed across US Army operations to enhance force protection and tactical readiness. (Source: www.unmannedairspace.info)

 

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30 Jun 25. Axient selected for USSF STEP 2.0 contract to accelerate military space innovation. Astrion, through its legacy company Axient LLC, was selected earlier this month by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) as one of 12 awardees on the Space Test Experiments (STEP) 2.0 program. STEP 2.0, a 10-year, multi-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $237 m, aims to advance military space technology, reduce costs, and streamline processes by harnessing the latest in commercial innovation. Astrion and the other contract awardees will bid on task orders to build modular satellites and integrate them with various experimental payloads, enabling USSF to conduct tests on emerging technologies on-orbit. (Source: Satnews)

 

09 Jul 25. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has been down-selected for Phase 2 of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program with the objective to complete design, construction, ground testing and certification of an X-plane demonstrator. The goal of the program is to provide these aircraft with the ability to cruise at speeds from 400 to 450 knots at relevant altitudes and hover in austere environments from unprepared surfaces. In Phase 1A and 1B, Bell completed conceptual and preliminary design efforts for the SPRINT X-plane. Phase 2 includes detailed design and build culminating in flight test during Phase 3. In preparation for X-plane development, Bell has completed significant risk reduction activities including demonstrating folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight control technologies at Holloman Air Force Base as well as wind tunnel testing at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University. Bell has a rich history of breaking barriers and high-speed vertical lift technology development, pioneering innovative VTOL configurations like the X-14, X-22, XV-3 and XV-15 for NASA, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and continues to build on the legacy of the Bell X-1.

 

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04 Jul 25. BAE to Develop AI-Powered Software to Improve Battlefield Medical Care for Warfighters. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected BAE Systems to continue development and support deployment of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Operations Kit (BATDOK®) through the new Force Optimization through Rapid-prototyping, Gear Enhancements & Innovative Technology (FORGE-IT) program. Together, BATDOK® and FORGE-IT will improve and modernize the capabilities of warfighters to provide medical care for wounded servicemembers on the battlefield and ensure they receive proper treatment into long-term care. BATDOK® is an AFRL application developed with the support of BAE Systems that creates a complete and reliable record of injuries and treatments from the point of injury through recovery. Traditionally, medical care administered on the battlefield is only recorded on paper. BATDOK® records medical care electronically, ensuring the details of a patient’s injury and field treatment are seamlessly transferred to the nurses and doctors providing ongoing care. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Jul 25. Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it received two new production awards in June totaling $36.9m for ground-based radar programs that leverage its Common Processing Architecture and cybersecurity software from recently acquired Star Lab.

 

09 Jul 25. Reticulate Micro, Inc. (“RMX” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RMXI), a leader in advanced video compression technology, today announced it has received an initial order from the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier) for its proprietary VAST™ video compression software. The first order, valued at approximately $135,000, covers the deployment of 30 VAST™ units as part of the Transformation in Contact (TIC) initiative at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). TIC is designed to accelerate the integration of emerging technologies into field operations, enabling soldiers to test, adapt, and innovate in real-world conditions. RMX stands ready to support multiple TIC engagements with the Army over the next year, with the objective of providing VAST’s™ potential for enhancing situational awareness for dismounted infantry. VAST™ is a software-based video encoder that delivers high-definition video at ultra-low bitrates. VAST™ operates efficiently on nearly any computing hardware, including low-power devices like the Raspberry Pi 5, without the need for specialized equipment. With its low Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) profile, VAST™ is ideally suited for real-time video streaming from soldier-worn cameras and unmanned systems operating over contested and constrained military radio networks. VAST™ is scheduled for integration into the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) software suite in an upcoming release. (Source: PR Newswire)

 

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10 Jul 25. D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir RF cyber-based counter-drone solution has been implemented by the state security service and aviation safety department of an Asian country. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) pose growing threats within the country, such as unauthorized surveillance and photography of government buildings, military installations, and major events, which risks leaking confidential information and compromising national security. To address these challenges, the country introduced legislation to regulate drone use and assign accountability for illegal operations. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)

 

09 Jul 25. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has received a package of three standalone contracts for its handheld and on-the-move counter-drone systems. The contract sum is $9.7m, with DroneShield’s privately owned in-country reseller that is contractually required to distribute the products to a defence end customer in a LATAM country. DroneShield expects to deliver all equipment throughout Q3 and Q4 2025, with cash payment expected in Q3 and Q4 2025. No additional material conditions need to be satisfied. DroneShield has previously received two standalone contracts from this reseller for this defence customer in December 2024 and January 2025 totalling approximately $10.8 m, with all imports, deliveries, and payments handled on-time and in a highly professional manner. There is no obligation for any additional contracts from this reseller or the customer.

 

07 Jul 25. Thales contributes to strengthening Malaysian air sovereignty with two additional Ground Master 400 alpha long-range air surveillance radars. During the Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim’s state visit to France, Thales has received the official Letter of Award (LOA) to provide two additional Ground Master 400 alpha (GM400α) radars to reinforce the country’s situational awareness. These additional radars will bring the total number of GM400 to 4 in the country, showing Malaysia’s renewal of trust in Thales’ radar technology. Recognised worldwide for its technological superiority and high mobility, the GM400α has been deployed by more than 20 nations. These two radars will enhance air surveillance capabilities for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), being able to detect all types of threats with a 515 Km range.  Thales has been present in Malaysia for over 40 years, in both the civilian and military sectors. Malaysia was the first customer to order the GM400 radar. Aligned with its strategy to strengthen local industrial capabilities, Thales will partner with Malaysian enterprise Weststar Group to install and deploy the radars in line with the terrain and operational requirements of the RMAF (Royal Malaysian Air Force), in Peninsular and Eastern Malaysia. Through Industrial Cooperation Programmes (ICPs), Thales will provide maintenance and support of GM400α radars throughout their lifecycle, in close proximity to the RMAF. Thales will also embark on knowledge transfer and on-ground training to build Malaysia’s future generations of radar experts.

 

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10 Jul 25. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that its Commercial Division has received over $22m in orders from leading satellite operators around the world. The orders are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months. These new orders reflect Gilat’s growing role in enabling advanced connectivity across GEO, MEO, and LEO constellations, supporting a diverse set of applications with particular traction in the rapidly growing In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market. The demand highlights satellite operators’ trust in Gilat’s field-proven products and solutions, designed to deliver the performance and scalability required for next-generation satellite networks. From ground segment infrastructure and system management to specialized solutions for mobility and broadband services, Gilat’s comprehensive offerings help operators drive value and performance across their networks. (Source: ASD Network)

 

08 Jul 25. Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, today announced three new multi-year strategic contracts totaling $204.7m that will help accelerate sovereign defense and intelligence capabilities and space leadership across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The contracts, which expand on Maxar’s two decades-long leadership in the region, are built around Maxar’s Direct Access Program (DAP) offering. The MEA customers will have direct access to Maxar’s industry-leading satellite constellation and geospatial intelligence products, including very high-resolution satellite imagery, 3D terrain data and advanced analytics for persistent monitoring in near real-time. Access to Maxar’s geospatial intelligence products will also help these customers build more advanced space-based C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) systems, unlocking new opportunities in multi-domain operations, persistent surveillance and advanced mission coordination. For example, the contract includes access to the AI-powered change detection capabilities used to build Sentry, Maxar’s new predictive intelligence solution. These technologies can identify mission-relevant activity and patterns to enable site monitoring across multiple sites at once. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)

 

09 Jul 25. Cuashub.com said today that CERBAIR signs Letter of Intent to acquire 30 Indian-made C-AUS systems. France-based counter-UAS company CERBAIR has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to 30 CHIMERA 200 systems from India’s Paras Anti Drone Technologies Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. The deal is valued at approximately ₹22 crore (roughly $2.6m), and marks a potential step forward for India’s ambitions to become a global exporter of advanced defense technologies. The CHIMERA 200 is a man-portable radio frequency (RF) detection and neutralization device designed to counter single and swarm drone threats. According to Paras, the system is already in use across critical infrastructure sites in India and is positioned for international deployment. The announcement comes amid India’s ongoing efforts to expand defense exports under the country’s “Make in India” and Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP), which aims to achieve $5bn in annual defense exports by 2025. Paras describes the CHIMERA 200 as a modular and upgradeable system capable of detecting and neutralizing signals across a wide RF spectrum, from 400 MHz to 6 GHz. The system supports both omnidirectional and directional operations and is intended to integrate with command-and-control systems and other weapons platforms via a secure API. CERBAIR’s interest reportedly centers on enhanced detection capabilities and increased neutralization power to address new challenges in the European security environment. https://cuashub.com/en/content/cerbair-signs-letter-of-intent-to-acquire-30-indian-made-c-aus-systems/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)

 

09 Jul 25.  Saab – Gripen E triumphs over F-16 and Rafale as Peru commits to $3.5bn fighter jet deal. Peru is set to acquire 24 Saab Gripen E multirole fighter jets for $3.5bn, according to local outlet Perú21. The deal includes additional support packages and marks a significant step in modernising the country’s ageing air force. The Swedish-made Gripen E reportedly outperformed competing offers from the Rafale and F-16 Block 70. The contract may be signed on 10 July during a visit to Lima by Sweden’s Defence Minister Pål Jonson, who will meet with his Peruvian counterpart Walter Astudillo. The planned purchase is expected to launch a new chapter of Swedish-Peruvian defence cooperation. It aims to replace Peru’s current and outdated combat fleet, which includes Mirage 2000P, MiG-29, Su-25 and Cessna Dragonfly aircraft. (Source: Google/DIE)

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