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C2 Robotics Commissions First Speartooth Large Drone Submarine Export to US

Australian firm C2 Robotics has commissioned its Speartooth large uncrewed undersea vehicle, the first to be exported to the US Navy. 

Guide to Ajax Fighting Vehicle: The UK’s Next-Generation Armored Platform

Built for a digital battlefield, the UK’s Ajax fighting vehicle blends armor, sensors, and data, but its journey has been far from straightforward.

BlackSky Secures $30M Space-Based ISR Subscription Deal

BlackSky Technology has secured a nearly $30-million, one-year contract from an international defense customer for space-based ISR services.

Czechia, Patria Expand Partnerships Ahead of Planned Armored Vehicle Program

Finnish defense company Patria has signed multiple agreements with Czech state-owned defense organizations as Prague nears its adoption of a new 8x8 armored vehicle fleet.

Switzerland Approaches Suppliers for Air Defense Systems as Patriot Delayed

Switzerland has approached manufacturers from four countries to inquire about air defense systems it is considering procuring amid delays in the delivery of the Patriot system. 

Barron Expands Defense Titanium Casting Capacity With TriTech Buyout

Michigan-based manufacturer Barron Industries has acquired the casting assets and expertise of Detroit-based TriTech Titanium Parts as demand grows for military-grade titanium components.

US Approves $540M C-17 Sustainment Package for Canada 

The US Department of State has approved a potential $540-million sale of sustainment services and related equipment for Canada’s fleet of C-17 strategic airlifters.

Poland Negotiating Second Batch of 146 Borsuk IFVs  

Poland is negotiating the acquisition of an additional batch of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles with the platform’s manufacturers.

Fugro Lands 5-Year US Army Contract for Geodata Support

The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Dutch geodata specialist Fugro a five-year contract to provide surveying and mapping services.

KBR Nabs $449M US Army Deal for Logistics, Base Support Ops

The US Army has awarded KBR contracts worth up to $449 million to provide logistics, sustainment, and installation services across the US and Europe.

NY Firm Opens RF Testing Chamber to Boost Airspace Solutions Production

Radio frequency solutions firm Hidden Level has introduced a new anechoic chamber at its advanced manufacturing facility in East Syracuse, New York, expanding its airspace security work.

Loft, Magellium to Develop Next-Gen Earth Observation Network for France

Loft Orbital and Magellium Artal Group secured a contract to develop a next-generation Earth observation constellation for France.

MARTAC Devil Ray USV Completes Eight-Day Autonomous Mission Off California 

MARTAC has announced that its T38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vessel completed an eight-day autonomous mission off the coast of California.

Raytheon to Deliver 120 SharpSight Radars Under Blue Raven Deal

Raytheon has received an order from Blue Raven for 120 SharpSight surveillance radars, marking the largest contract to date for the system.

France’s New SSA Camera Can Spot 10-Centimeter Objects in Space

Simera Sense France is rolling out a new space situational awareness camera designed to improve how satellites detect, track, and react to activity in orbit in real time. 

US Firms Advance Laser Counter-Drone System to Prototype Stage

A collaboration between two US companies has reached the prototype stage with a new laser-based counter-drone system designed to function with or without a human operator.