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02 Apr 25. Chemring announced its latest contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract sits within Chemring’s Roke business, encompassing a wide range of missile defence capabilities and valued at £251m over six years. Roke designs, manufactures and provides upgrade solutions to support the missions of customers globally. Known as the Science & Technology Oriented Research & development in Missile defence (“STORM”), the contract will commence immediately and will see Roke enhance its role as a trusted partner to the UK Missile Defence Centre. Roke’s STORM work will inform critical UK defence decision-making and will play a key role in developing next-generation missile defence capabilities.
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01 Apr 25. Leonardo – The Royal Navy’s submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters will receive world-class maintenance under a £165m contract extension, supporting 1,000 skilled UK jobs.
- £165m contract with Leonardo to secure upkeep of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 54 Merlin helicopters.
- Contract supports 1,000 UK jobs with 200 in Somerset and 800 across wider UK supply chain, delivering on the government’s Plan for Change.
- Merlin helicopters are submarine hunters and capable of intercepting pirates and drug runners, saving the lives of stricken mariners, and delivering stores and people.
The agreement supports the government’s Plan for Change by bolstering national security and boosting the economy, with the Ministry of Defence ensuring the defence sector is an engine for growth in every nation and region of the UK. It will sustain 200 jobs at Leonardo’s helicopters facility in Yeovil, Somerset, and 800 more across the wider UK supply chain, and covers the fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
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01 Apr 25. Elbit Systems Ltd has been awarded an approximately $130 m contract by a European customer for the supply of rockets for the Precise and Universal Launching System (PULS). The contract will be executed over a period of three years. Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply a variety of advanced rocket systems, including training rockets, the ACCULAR (range of up to 35 km), EXTRA (range of up to 150 km), and the Predator Hawk (range of up to 300 km). These systems are designed to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the customer’s defense forces, providing a substantial boost in their strategic and tactical operations. The PULS system is an advanced and versatile artillery rocket system capable of launching a wide range of ammunition types from a single platform. It offers precision strike capabilities with an effective range of up to 300 kilometers, making it a highly effective solution for modern battlefield environments.
31 Mar 14. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has signed a long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for delivery of advanced Falcon® IV radios for the FOXTROT program. The agreement is valued up to 1bn euros. The Falcon IV radios will allow immediate interoperability with more than 1 m tactical devices already fielded globally. L3Harris Technologies’ in-country leadership – known as L3Harris Technologies’ Netherlands B.V. – has made a commitment to the long-term growth of the Dutch defense industry. It is investing in European technology partnerships; developing in-country technical maintenance and support facilities; and recruiting and training Dutch talent. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
28 Mar 25. Mehler Protection, part of Mehler Systems, has been awarded a follow-up contract by Bundeswehr Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH. Under an existing agreement, Mehler Protection will supply the German Army’s Special Forces, including the Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK), with the “Schutzweste SpezKr modular” protective vest system and necessary spare parts.This advanced, modular protective vest system is tailored specifically to the requirements of the Special Forces, providing optimal protection and high wearing comfort for a wide range of demanding missions. A notable distinguishing feature is its design, which provides identical protective performance and weight compared to the existing system. The production of the protective vest systems will take place at the Fulda site. (Source: ASD Network)
03 Apr 25. Denmark to purchase 130 armoured personnel carriers from Patria. The procurement is valued at nearly $270.45m, with funding sourced from the Acceleration Fund. The Patria 6×6 is designed for troop transport and can be adapted for various combat support roles. Credit: Patria Group. Denmark has become a participant in the Finnish-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative with the Danish government outlining plans to acquire 130 CAVS units from Patria. The financial commitment is equivalent to roughly €250m ($270.45m). The acquisition strategy involves procuring a smaller quantity of vehicles within the current year followed by a more substantial order in the subsequent year. The country anticipates that the integration of CAVS vehicles will bolster its national defence capabilities. Furthermore, Denmark regards the CAVS programme as an efficient mode of collaboration among Nordic nations. (Source: army-technology.com)
27 Mar 14. The Polish Ministry of National Defence has signed a deal worth some PLN 6.57bn ($1.7bn) to acquire 111 Borsuk (Badger) tracked infantry fighting vehicles from the country’s state-run defense group PGZ. Under the plan, the Borsuk will replace the Soviet-designed BWP-1 vehicle as the Polish military’s tracked IFV. The March 27 contract marks the first executive deal to be signed within a 2023 framework contract for a total of 1,400 Borsuks and accompanying vehicles. Under the deal, the 111 ordered vehicles are to be supplied to the Polish land forces in the years 2025 to 2029. (Source: Defense News Early Bird/Defense News)
31 Mar 25. Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defence for the short-range ground-based air defence system RBS 70 NG and received an order within the agreement. The order value is SEK 2.1bn and deliveries will take place 2026-2030. The order includes RBS 70 NG firing units and missiles as well as trainer units.
31 Mar 25. The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a contract to provide hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles, an innovative solution that can be installed without the need to make design changes to the platforms.
- Installed on military vehicles such as the Griffon, VBCI and Serval, the kits provide access to commercial communication services (OneWeb1 and 5G), integrate them with theatre-wide networking capabilities and tie together communication systems at every level from combined/joint forces command to infantry fighting vehicles.
- With developments in collaborative combat driving a growing need for connectivity, hybridisation solutions will complement existing hardened communications systems (SYRACUSE IV military satellite communications, CONTACT radios, HF radios) to provide higher data rates, longer range capabilities and improved resilience. This hybrid networking technology has been developed in an agile, incremental approach with the DGA and operational users to augment the communication capabilities of French Army vehicles. With current developments in collaborative combat, the ability of the armed forces to deploy operational networks of sensors and effectors calls for enhanced capabilities in terms of massification, usability and resilience of military communication systems. With this innovative hybridisation solution, commercial networks will complement existing hardened communication systems including the LOS radios developed for the ASTRIDE programme, the secure, high-data-rate, jam-resistant military satcom services provided by the SYRACUSE satellites, the latest-generation software-defined radios developed under the CONTACT programme and the MELCHIOR series of HF radios.
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29 Mar 25. Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space {TAS – a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%)}, the ExoMars industrial prime contractor, to build key systems for the ExoMars lander that will safely place the Rosalind Franklin rover on the surface of the Red Planet. After entry and descent through the Mars atmosphere and a parachute assisted braking phase, the landing platform provided by Airbus will ensure a safe landing on the surface of Mars and support the deployment of the rover onto the surface.
01 Apr 25. Sweden officially committed to acquiring from Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, securing the necessary production slots. The official announcement of this commitment took place during LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in the presence of Peter Sandwall, State Secretary to Minister for Defence from Sweden and Bosco da Costa Junior, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. This announcement follows the recent official signing of an agreement that stipulates that Sweden joins the Netherlands and Austria in the C-390 program.
04 Apr 25. Meridian Space, SpinLaunch’s next-generation satellite communication solution, has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) as its exclusive satellite supplier for the initial tranche of its low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellation under a contract valued at 122.5M EUR. The partnership between SpinLaunch and NanoAvionics includes two prototypes, one of which is an in-orbit demonstrator (IOD) mission planned for 2026, as well as the development and serial production of 280 satellites. Beyond the initial batch of 280 satellites, the Meridian Space constellation will grow to at least 1,200 satellites, as outlined in the company’s 2021 spectrum filings. To meet the 280-satellite constellation production schedule, NanoAvionics will ramp up its manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a new assembly and testing facility at its European headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania. NanoAvionics also aims to continue supporting Meridian Space in scaling the initial network through its experience in serial production and system customization. Using a proprietary suite of groundbreaking technologies, including ultra-efficient reflectarray antennas, first-of-its-kind orbital architecture featuring a repeating ground track, as well as simplified user terminals and gateways, the Meridian Space satellite network will deliver affordable broadband connectivity worldwide. Its unique design, combined with the high-performance avionics and payload, will allow the satellites to deliver uninterrupted global connectivity with terabits-per-second capacity in a single rocket launch. The network is designed to meet the growing demand for flexible, high-speed and secure satellite communication services for enterprise users globally. (Source: Google)
03 Apr 25. Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a new contract worth €51 m with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) to extend the operational life of the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (EGNOS). Named LIFEX 1 (Life Extension Phase 1), this contract will ensure that EGNOS V2 continues to provide reliable, secure, and high-performance navigation services for Europe’s aviation, maritime, land transport, mapping and agricultural sectors beyond 2028. EGNOS system enhances the accuracy, reliability and integrity of positioning signals by improving the performance of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as GPS and, in the future, Galileo. As part of this contract, Thales Alenia Space will address EGNOS V2 critical system upgrades and infrastructure improvements, reinforcing the system’s resilience and operational durability. These updates will focus on enhancing security measures, modernizing components, and ensuring the ongoing reliability of EGNOS’s “Safety of Life” service, which plays a key role in aviation, enabling accurate approaches at European airports without requiring ground guidance systems. Operational since 2011, this service has significantly improved operational safety and efficiency for the greater benefit of European operators. (Source: ASD Network)
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01 Apr 25. Saab Inc., Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0031); Riptide Software,* Oviedo, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0032); Vertex Aerospace LLC, South Madison, Mississippi (W900KK-25-D-0033); Theissen Training Systems Inc.,* Gainesville, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0034); Shock Stream LLC,* Casselberry, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0035); HII Mission Technologies Corp., McLean, Virginia (W900KK-25-D-0036); Cubic Defense, San Diego, California (W900KK-25-D-0037); Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida (W900KK-25-D-0038); General Dynamics One Source, Fairfax, Virginia (W900KK-25-D-0039); Tyto Athene, Herndon, Virginia (W900KK-25-D-0040); and Corps Solutions,* Stafford, Virginia (W900KK-25-D-0041), will compete for each order of the $378,719,231 hybrid (cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, order-dependent, time-and-materials) contract for life cycle support for live training ranges and combat training centers. Bids were solicited via the internet with 11 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2033. Army Contracting Command, Orlando, Florida, is the contracting activity.
03 Apr 25. Bechtel National Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $242,282,475 modification (P00284) to contract W52P1J-09-C-0012 to capture past contract overruns for the Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant. Work will be performed in Pueblo, Colorado, with an estimated completion date of April 3, 2026. Fiscal 2015 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $242,282,475 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
03 Apr 25. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $54m to continue supporting the U.S. Army Product Manager Ground Sensors (PM GS) under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. CACI will provide current and future operational capability and efficiency throughout the life cycle of critical ground sensors, including night vision, electro-optics, and thermal systems used by warfighters at home and abroad. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
02 Apr 25. FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract, valued up to $39,643,953, to supply the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime with barrels for M240 and M249 machine guns. FN collaborates with and is a key partner of DLA Land and Maritime, a combat support agency within the U.S. DoD and one of the largest suppliers of spare parts that support land-based and maritime weapon systems. DLA Land and Maritime serves over 20,000 customers throughout all U.S. military branches, civil agencies and other DoD organizations. (Source: ASD Network)
02 Apr 25. Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in Protective Communications, today announced Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD) orders totaling $2.5m from the US Military. The orders include LRADs for Army, Navy, and Air Force units stationed in the US and overseas. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
28 Mar 25. HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc., Solon, Ohio, was awarded a $450,000,000 hybrid (cost-no-fee, fixed-price with economic price adjustment) contract for the Improved Environmental Control Unit program. 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 March 27, 2035. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W911QY-25-D-A002).
28 Mar 25. Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $4,937,045,400 firm-fixed-price contract for the Precision Strike Missiles Increment One. 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 March 30, 2030. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-25-D-0010).
01 Apr 25. MatrixSpace, an intelligent sensor innovator, announced that the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) has expanded its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, establishing the largest first responder agency coverage area (37 square miles) monitored by radar sensors instead of humans in the United States. The PSPD’s program expansion was made possible with multiple remote drone launch points across Palm Springs utilizing MatrixSpace’s low airspace awareness technology. This innovation has also supported the city’s application for a FAA No Visual Observer flight operations waiver to ensure the safe separation and avoidance of both general aviation and commercial aircraft.
01 Apr 25. Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has placed an order valued at $95m on the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) V contract. The orders include the modernized, autonomy-ready Palletized Load System (PLS) A2. The advanced driver assistance and autonomy-ready technologies of the PLS A2 promote significant improvements to Soldier safety and broadens battlefield awareness. By integrating by-wire and active-safety systems, the PLS A2 supports the Army’s vision for a technology-enabled logistics force capable of executing missions in contested environments with reduced risk to the Warfighter. The flexible architecture of the heavy fleet allows significant room for growth and the integration of new technology to support unit innovation as both threats and requirements evolve. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
03 Apr 25. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate has selected Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) as a prime contractor for the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity vehicle. The contract has a ceiling of $46 billion over 10 years and focuses on accelerating the acquisition and delivery of solutions to the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons’ critical requirements. EWAAC emphasizes transformative capabilities, advancing Armament and the Digital Trinity—digital engineering and management, agile software, and open architecture—to enable rapid delivery of mission-critical solutions that enhance lethality, decision dominance, and operational resilience. As a prime contractor, Ultra I&C will leverage its commercial solutions and industry partnerships to provide affordable mission-critical systems supporting the Air Force’s warfighting objectives. The company delivers weapon multi-function processors in 3U VPX and VNX+ form factors and net-enabled weapons command and control software, with cryptographic management and remote rekey capabilities. Ultra I&C’s solution enhances weapons system autonomy by integrating tactical datalinks across C2 and non-C2 assets—enabling enrichment through weapons datalinks and seamless integration with sensors and shooters. (Source: PR Newswire)
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03 Apr 25. BAE Systems received a $70m contract award from General Dynamics Electric Boat for the production of Virginia Payload Module (VPM) missile tubes for Block VI Virginia-class submarines. VPM tubes add significant firepower and payload capacity to the Virginia-class submarine due to its ability to launch up to seven Tomahawks or future missile variants. These complex structures are built by the highly skilled and deeply experienced workforce at the Louisville facility. (Source: ASD Network)
03 Apr 25. Rebellion Defense, a leading U.S. defense software company, today announced the expansion of its contract with the U.S. Navy to continue the critical work of enhancing target recognition and battlespace awareness capabilities. The original contract was awarded in March of last year. Rebellion was selected through a competitive process to deliver modular software capabilities that improve the accuracy and efficiency of target recognition systems. The successful execution of the initial contract phase has demonstrated significant advancements, ensuring Navy operations are equipped with the insights required to quickly track, anticipate and plan against maritime threats. Rebellion’s Iris software provides advanced tracking, predictive analytics and adaptive planning for defense and national security missions. Iris is developed with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) which aligns with PEO IWS’s efforts on the Integrated Combat System. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
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31 Mar 25. The Boeing Co., Long Beach, California, has been awarded a $2,456,665,321 modification (P00020) to a previously awarded contract (FA8526-21-D-0001) for C-17 Globemaster III sustainment. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $7,597,672,417 from $5,141,007,096. Work will be performed at various locations including but not limited to Long Beach, California; San Antonio, Texas; Robins Air Force Base, Georgia; Charleston, South Carolina; McCord AFB, Washington; and various locations around the globe, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2027. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Australia, Canada, India, Kuwait, NATO Airlift Management Program, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $376,164,536; and FMS funds in the amount of $97,168,700 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center, Robins AFB, Georgia, is the contracting activity.
28 Mar 25. The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $101,615,048 modification (P00007) to contract W58RGZ-24-C-0028 for logistics support for Apache airframe components. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2026. Fiscal 2025 other procurement, Army funds in the amount of $101,615,048 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.
03 Apr 25. HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a $133m contract by the U.S. Air National Guard to enhance the readiness and proficiency of flying units through live, virtual and constructive training. Under the 10-year task order, HII will provide expertise and staffing for the execution of distributed mission operations (DMO) events at the U.S. Air National Guard’s Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC). Located on the Des Moines Air National Guard base, the DTOC is housed in the 132d Combat Training Squadron and connects more than 90 simulation sites across the country servicing readiness via training for the total and joint forces. (Source: ASD Network)
02 Apr 25. HyperSciences, Inc., a leader in advanced hypersonic propulsion and projectile technologies, has been awarded a $1.7m Phase 2 SBIR (Small Business Industry Research) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense as a follow-on to its 2018-2019 NASA SBIR Phase 1 contract. This new contract further develops the company’s revolutionary hypersonic launch system for aerospace applications. This award marks a critical milestone in the company’s growth beyond industrial applications into national defense and space launch, reinforcing its role in next-generation hypersonic capabilities. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
31 Mar 25. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida, with places of performance in Orlando, Florida; and Troy, Alabama has been awarded a $600,000,000, firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00012) to a previously awarded contract (FA8682-22-D-B0001) for full life cycle weapon system support related to the Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM), JASSM-ER, JASSM future variants, Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), and LRASM future variant programs. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $600,000,000 from $450,000,000. The contract modification is to increase the ceiling of indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity 7. The location of performance is Orlando, Florida, and the work is expected to be completed by June 14, 2027. No funds are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.
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03 Apr 25. Atom Computing has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to explore how Atom’s highly-scalable neutral atom technology will realize utility-scale quantum computing in the near term. The Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), an expansion of the existing Underexplored Systems for Utility-Scale Quantum Computing (US2QC) program, aims to determine the possibility of building an industrially useful quantum computer much faster than conventional predictions. Atom Computing has been selected for Stage A of the QBI program, which focuses on the conceptual description of a utility-scale quantum computer that has a plausible path to realization in the near term. As part of the program, Microsoft has agreed to also provide algorithmic support and error correction codes to Atom Computing. To realize a utility-scale quantum computer, Atom Computing leverages the scalability and flexibility of its technology, as well as multiple critical platform capabilities such as high-fidelity gate operations, all-to-all qubit connectivity, 1,000+ physical qubits, long coherence times, and mid-circuit measurement with qubit reset and reuse. These capabilities enabled the recent joint demonstration with Microsoft of the entanglement of 24 logical qubits, and error detection, correction, and computation with 28 logical qubits. (Source: PR Newswire)
01 Apr 25. Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating generative AI, has been awarded a new contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), for the development of a state-of-the-art high-performance computing system. The Cerebras system will combine the power of Cerebras’ wafer scale technology and Ranovus’ wafer scale co-packaged optics to deliver several orders of magnitude better compute performance at a fraction of the power draw. Two of the fundamental challenges faced by today’s computer systems are memory and communication bottlenecks. Put simply, the compute requirement is growing at a much faster rate than either memory or IO technologies can keep up with. Cerebras’ pioneering work in wafer scale integration has already closed the memory bandwidth gap. The Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine has 7,000 times more memory bandwidth than GPUs, and as a result delivers the world’s fastest AI inference and the world’s fastest molecular simulations ever conducted. As part of this new DARPA effort, Cerebras will solve the communication bottleneck by integrating advanced co-packaged optics interconnects from Ranovus, enabling compute performance impossible to achieve today even in the largest of supercompute clusters. Not only will this solution be orders of magnitude faster than today’s state of the art, but it also will deliver compute at a fraction of the power consumed by GPUs tied together with traditional switches. Today’s switches and their optical interconnects are amongst the most power-hungry components in a large AI or simulation cluster. Integrating the optics into the wafer scale package provides unmatched power efficiency. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
01 Apr 25. Cypher Partners with U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division to Accelerate Military Decision Making Through AI-Agent, BATTLEMIND. Cypher, LLC, a leader in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the national security sector, today announced it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division. This strategic partnership integrates Cypher’s AI-Agent, Battlemind powered by the Guided Heuristic On-prem Support & Troubleshooting (G.H.O.S.T.) platform, into the 25th Infantry Division’s tactical environment, transforming the manual Military Decision-Making Process into a faster, more efficient process that saves time and enhances accuracy through dynamic human-machine teaming.
03 Apr 25. Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, won a U.S. Space Force contract to provide commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment and services to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for global maritime coverage. The 12-month task order is part of the proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, established in 2023 to allow the DoD streamlined access to the growing number of low-earth orbit (LEO) SATCOM services offered via authorized resellers and operators to optimize and enhance all-domain communications. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
03 Apr 25. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced that it has been selected for the first stage of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). This program is designed to assess and validate the feasibility of developing industrially useful quantum computers ahead of conventional projections. With a demonstrated track record of innovation and real-world quantum applications, IonQ will help inform industry standards. As a participant in the first stage of DARPA’s QBI, IonQ will play a critical role in defining what it means for a quantum computer to achieve utility-scale performance – which will be defined through DARPA’s review of use cases and problem sets that require large scale machines – while continuing to advance its own enterprise-grade quantum computing technologies. With commercial deployments of IonQ’s Forte and Forte Enterprise quantum computers worldwide showcasing industry applications in logistics, finance, pharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence, IonQ is uniquely positioned to contribute practical insights and technical advancements to this initiative. QBI is structured into three stages. This first stage, Stage A, focuses on defining the technical concept for a utility-scale quantum computer. Companies that successfully complete this initial stage proceed to the second stage, Stage B, which is dedicated to developing a detailed research and development roadmap through 2033 with selected companies, including technical requirements and designs. The final stage, Stage C, companies selected will seek to confirm that the proposed system can be built and operated as intended for real-world implementation. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
03 Apr 25. Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) today announced a new contract to provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities, engineering, analysis and reporting tools to the National Security Agency (NSA). The base year plus four option years single-award contract has a ceiling value of $390m. Leidos will perform a wide range of technical, engineering, systems administration and management functions. Tasks include delivery of SIGINT capabilities, analysis and reporting tool modifications, engineering services, lab and testbed management, integration and testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of a subset of NSA systems. (Source: PR Newswire)
02 Apr 25. The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling. These contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven on-orbit satellite servicing and refueling innovation, including first-of-its-kind mission extension services that protect critical space assets in geosynchronous orbit for both U.S. government and commercial partners.
- Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded Northrop Grumman a contract for the Elixir refueling payload program, which will enable the Space Force to refine tactics and procedures for rendezvous and proximity operations, docking, refueling, and undocking of on-orbit vehicles – foundational capabilities for servicing, mobility and logistics.
- Under the Elixir program contract, the company will design, build and integrate a refueling payload onto a space vehicle and demonstrate refueling with a demonstration client satellite.
- Under a separate contract, Northrop Grumman has been awarded a multi-unit award of four of the company’s proven ESPAStar spacecraft, one of which will host the refueling demonstration payload on its ride to space.
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02 Apr 25. Ecuador – M4A1 Rifles and Support. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador of M4A1 Rifles and Support and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $64m. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of Ecuador has requested to buy M4A1 rifles. The following non-MDE items will also be included: Magpul PMAG M4 magazines; technical manuals; training and support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $64 m. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of Ecuador, an important force for political stability and economic progress in South America. The proposed sale will improve Ecuador’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving the ability of its armed forces to conduct and execute military operations to counter transnational organized crime. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be determined after case implementation. 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 Ecuador. (Source: ASD Network)
03 Apr 25. Ashok Leyland to deliver mobility vehicles to Indian Armed Forces. Indian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has signed contracts worth more than INR7bn (USD81.7m) with the Indian government to deliver land mobility vehicles to the Indian Armed Forces. An announcement made by Ashok Leyland on 28 March said that the vehicles will be used for transporting troops, logistics, and “specialised mobility requirements” associated with the country’s close-in weapon systems (CIWS) programme. (Source: Janes)
03 Apr 25. Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a proof-of-concept contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) which will enable Ukraine’s armed forces to 3D print military equipment. Babcock as prime contractor will work with UK defence technology company QinetiQ to create digital drawings and Computer Aided Design (CAD) files of military equipment which then can be used to print parts in country. This innovative technology support comprises reverse engineering older parts to understand their function and design, enabling them to be digitally recreated on demand. Digital files will enable the manufacturing of parts during operations using a variety of methods including 3D printing, demonstrating Babcock’s ability to deliver defence support capability whenever and wherever it is required.
03 Apr 25. Hanwha Aerospace has announced the signing of a new USD 253m contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army. The contract signing ceremony took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the defense partnership between South Korea and India. This second contract follows the successful delivery of the initial 100 units ordered in 2017, which demonstrated exceptional performance across India’s diverse operational environments. The new contract marks a significant advancement in the established production framework. While the first K9 Vajra-T program achieved over 50% local production, the new contract aims to increase this to 60% through expanded industrial cooperation.
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28 Mar 25. HAVELSAN, a leading technology-focused organisation in the Turkish defence industry, continues to strengthen its international collaborations. In this context, an important agreement was signed on March 27, 2025, between HAVELSAN and the Chilean Navy. Under this agreement, the ADVENT Combat Management System (CMS), renowned for its advanced command-and-control capabilities, will be provided for the modernisation of two Frigates in the inventory of the Chilean Navy. The project is scheduled to be completed within four years. ADVENT CMS will be fully integrated into both frigates during this period, ensuring seamless interoperability with the existing onboard systems and weapons. (Source: joint-forces.com)
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02 Apr 25. The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $133,500,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to an order (N6134022F0001) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N6134019G0002). This modification is adding scope to procure P-8A training systems phase two software development, integration and device installation for the government of South Korea, to include one operational flight trainer, one weapons tactics trainer, one maintenance electronic classroom, and one training system support center as well as associated electronic classroom instructor led training. Additionally, this modification provides logistics, engineering and management technical support required for the procurement, build, inspection and acceptance of the hardware for the P-8A training systems. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri (80%); and Pohang, South Korea (20%), and is expected to be completed in October 2028. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $133,500,000 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This action was not competed. Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Florida, is the contracting activity.
02 Apr 24. Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/ B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today at LAAD Defence & Security the selection of the Super Tucano aircraft as the new surveillance and protection platform for Panama’s National Air and Naval Service (SENAN). The announcement, which is part of the entity’s program to structure and expand operational capacity, will largely benefit the national security project underway in the country.
28 Mar 25. HAL – India signs $7bn deal for 156 combat helicopters in modernisation push. India will buy 156 combat helicopters for its air force and army in a deal worth over $7.3bn, the defence ministry said on Friday, marking one of the biggest purchases this financial year in the country’s drive to modernise its military. The dual-engine ‘Prachand’ helicopter manufactured by Indian warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HIAE.NS) is powered by engines co-developed with France’s Safran (SAF.PA) and can operate at an altitude of 5,000 metres and above. (Source: Google/Reuters)
02 Apr 25. Lockheed Martin – Philippines – F-16 Aircraft. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of F-16 Aircraft for an estimated cost of $5.58bn. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the Philippines has requested to buy sixteen (16) F-16 C Block 70/72 aircraft; four (4) F-16 D Block 70/72 aircraft; twenty-four (24) F110-GE-129D or F100-PW-229 Engines (20 installed, 4 spares); twenty-two (22) Improved Programmable Display Generators (iPDG) (20 installed, 2 spares); twenty-two (22) AN/APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Scalable Agile Beam Radars (SABR) (20 installed, 2 spares); twenty-two (22) Modular Mission Computers 7000AH (or available mission computer) (20 installed, 2 spares); twenty-two (22) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) (EGI) with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code capability and Precise Positioning Service (PPS) (20 installed, 2 spares); eighty-eight (88) LAU-129 guided missile launchers; twenty-two (22) M61A1 anti-aircraft guns (20 installed, 2 spares); twelve (12) AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP); twenty-four (24) Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio Systems (MIDS-JTRS); one hundred twelve (112) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120C-8 or equivalent missiles; four (4) AMRAAM guidance sections; thirty-six (36) Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-39/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment 1 (SDB-1); two (2) GBU-39(T-1)/B SDB-1 Guided Test Vehicles; forty (40) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles; thirty-two (32) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); four (4) AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder guidance units; three (3) AIM-9X Block II Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) guidance units; sixty (60) MK-82 500-lb general purpose bombs; sixty (60) MK-84 2,000-lb general purpose bombs; thirty (30) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) KMU-572 tail kits for GBU-38 or Laser JDAM GBU-54; sixty (60) FMU-152 fuze systems; thirty (30) MAU-210 enhanced computer control groups (ECCG) for GBU-50 Enhanced Paveway II (EP II); and thirty-two (32) MXU-651 air foil groups (AFG) for GBU-50 EP II. The following non-MDE items will also be included: AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield (VS) electronic warfare (EW) or equivalent systems; AMRAAM CATMs; AIM-9X Sidewinder training missiles and active optical target detectors (AOTD); Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems; Air Combat Maneuvering Instrument (ACMI) range systems; FMU-139 Joint Programmable Fuzes (JPFs); missile containers; AN/ARC-238 radios; AN/APX-127 or equivalent Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) Combined Interrogator Transponders (CIT) with Mode 5; KY-58 and KIV-78 cryptographic devices; AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKLs); KGV-250X cryptographic devices; Scorpion Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Trackers (HObIT) or Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems II (JHMCS II) helmet mounted displays; night vision devices (NVDs); spare image intensifier tubes; AN/ALE-47 Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser Systems (CMDS); AN/ALE-47 countermeasure processors; AN/ALE-47 sequencer switching units; AN/ALE-47 Control Display Units (CDUs); precision navigation; Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS); GPS Antenna System (GAS-1) antenna electronics; Sniper pod pylons; ADU-890 and ADU-891 adapter units, LAU-117 and LAU-88 Maverick launchers, impulse cartridges, chaff, flares, ammunition, and other bomb components; BRU-57 bomb racks; BRU-61 munitions carriage assemblies; MAU-12 bomb racks and TER-9A triple ejection racks; Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); Rackmount Improved Avionics Intermediate Shop (RIAIS); Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD); targeting systems; aircraft refurbishment after maintenance training; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories; repair and return support; aircraft, engine, ground, and pilot life support equipment; classified and unclassified computer program identification number (CPIN) systems; pylons, launcher adapters, weapon interfaces, and bomb and ejection racks; fuel tanks; Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) and calibration support; National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) maps and mapping data; ferry and fuel support; classified and unclassified software and software support; classified and unclassified publications, manuals, and technical documentation; facilities and construction support; simulators and training devices; personnel training and training equipment; 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 $5.58bn. (Source: ASD Network)
03 Apr 25. MHI – Japan develops new missiles designed to repel an invasion. Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has clinched a deal to develop new long-range, precision-guided missiles in a 32bn yen ($216m) contract for the Japan Self-Defense Force. The Ministry of Defense indicated in a news release April 1 that the contract is part of plans to boost standoff missile capabilities as the Asian nation faces multiple regional threats. (Source: Defense News)
03 Apr 25. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet. The AN/ALQ-151 provides robust protection against advanced weapon systems and agile electronic warfare systems in dense electromagnetic spectrum environments. The system gives aircrews full situational awareness, radar warning and precision direction finding of radio frequency threatsRAAF C-130J integration takes advantage of commonality with a current United States Department of Defense program of record, reducing lifecycle costs and enabling interoperability.
28 Mar 25. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Illinois (CAGE 26916), has been awarded a $175,646,426 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for an AN/ALQ-251 Radio Frequency Counter Measure system modified for use by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This contract provides for design, test, production, repair, support, and program management to develop the new configuration AN/ALQ-251 required by the RAAF C-130J-30 program. The location of performance is Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is expected to be complete by March 27, 2029. This contract involves foreign military sales to Australia. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $175,646,426, will be obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8523-25-C-0001).
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