Pentagon Taps Apogee for Navigation and Timing Services
Colorado-based Apogee Engineering has secured a $103.6-million contract to deliver positioning, navigation, and timing services for the US Department of Defense.
Ukraine War Drives Boom in Taiwan Drone Exports
Taiwan’s unmanned aerial system exports are surging as the war in Ukraine drives global demand for autonomous solutions and pushes governments to diversify away from Chinese suppliers.
Conti Federal to Construct B-21 Simulator Hub at Ellsworth Base
Conti Federal Services has signed a $36.3-million contract to build an Aircrew Distributed Debriefing Flight Simulator Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.
Pentagon Taps Raytheon for $1B NASAMS Sale to Kuwait
The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $1-billion contract for the supply of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System fire units for Kuwait.
Norway to Begin Serial Procurement of CAVS From Patria
Norway has signed a framework agreement with Finland defense contractor Patria to initiate the serial procurement of the Common Armored Vehicle System for its armed forces.
SpaceX Wins $2.29B Deal for US Military Satellite Network
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has received a $2.29-billion contract to build a secure satellite communications network to link military sensors, weapon systems, and command capabilities.
AEVEX to Assist on US Air Force Autonomous Missions
California-based AEVEX has secured $15.6 million in contracts to provide support services for the US Air Force’s autonomous aircraft missions and airborne system integration efforts.
XRC Robotics Wins British Army Deal for RHINO Ground Drone
England-based XRC Robotics has secured a contract to supply its RHINO unmanned ground vehicle to the British Army as the service expands testing of autonomous systems for frontline operations.
US Army to Create Online Shop for Foreign Military Sales
The US Army plans to launch an online foreign military sales marketplace, allowing allied nations to rapidly purchase American-made defense equipment through a simplified digital platform.
Latvia Builds Obsolescence-Proof Drone Supply Chain With Origin Robotics
Riga has signed a blanket purchase agreement with Origin Robotics to secure the continued supply of BLAZE unmanned aerial systems for the Latvian Armed Forces.
Czech Firm to Supply Recon Drones to US Army in Europe
Czech drone manufacturer U&C has received a contract to deliver unmanned aerial systems to US Army units in Europe, supporting scouting and base protection missions amid growing security concerns across the region.
Airbus to Provide Italy With A330 Tankers Under $1.6B Deal
Italy has awarded Airbus a $1.6 billion contract for the procurement of A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft.
Aitech to Supply Mission Computers for India’s Light Combat Helicopters
India’s state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has awarded California-based Aitech a $63-million contract to provide avionics computing systems for the country’s ongoing Light Combat Helicopter initiative.
Sentinel Boats to Deliver Watercraft for Australian Special Ops
Sentinel Boats has secured a contract to supply up to seven general-purpose rigid-hull inflatable boats for the Australian Special Operations Command.
US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India
The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.
xReality Completes MR Tech Project With Pentagon, Wins First Supply Deal
xReality Group has finalized a $3.9-million contract with the US Department of Defense and secured the first sale of its new MR-1 mixed reality training platform to another Pentagon customer.
Core Systems to Supply Rugged C2 Computers for US Army
Core Systems has secured a contract to provide its ATMOS2 tactical ruggedized computers for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now program.
US Special Ops Chiefs Push for Right-to-Repair Authority for Military Systems
US special operations commanders have revealed that proprietary restrictions imposed by defense contractors are slowing efforts to rapidly repair military equipment, particularly unmanned aerial systems, as adversaries move faster with commercially available technology.
TrustPoint to Demo No-GPS Navigation Tech for US Space Force
Aerospace component firm TrustPoint has received a $4-million contract to test the capabilities of its positioning, navigation, and timing network for the US Space Force.
AEVEX to Supply Drone for US Air Force One-Way Attack Ops
California drone developer AEVEX has received an $18.5-million contract to provide a tactical unmanned aerial system for the US Air Force.
AeroVironment to Install Data Receivers on Pentagon’s SkyRange Hypersonic Test Fleet
AeroVironment has secured a $43-million contract to install phased array receivers on the US Department of Defense’s SkyRange platforms.
US Army Orders More Fire Control Devices From SMARTSHOOTER
Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has signed a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide its proprietary SMASH 2000LE fire control systems for the US Army, further expanding its position in the American market.
Lockheed Wins $407M Contract to Boost Guam’s Missile Defense System
The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $407-million contract modification to continue the development of the primary missile defense system in Guam.
HII to Produce More Lionfish Underwater Drones for US Navy
HII has secured a $36.9-million contract to produce additional Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicles for the US Navy.
