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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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