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AI implementation is accelerated across Pentagon command centers by $10 million agreement.

“The Pentagon is acting quickly to integrate generative AI into its fundamental military operations, giving Ask Sage $10 million to increase the usage of large language models (LLMs) throughout...

US business Vectrus and Iraq sign a $118 million deal to service the F-16 fleet.

“Vectrus Systems has a $118 million deal with Iraq to maintain its fleet of F-16 fighter planes. Under the US foreign military sales program, the agreement covers base operations,...

July 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

A $2.23 billion agreement for Romania’s V/SHORAD defense system was won by Rafael.

Romania’s Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) acquisition program has been granted to Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The 1.9 billion euro ($2.23 billion) deal from the...

Project to improve NATO cybersecurity using IT solutions will be led by Leidos.

“Leidos has signed an $87 million contract with NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to build a centralized IT solution employing private cloud technology to improve the alliance’s cybersecurity and...

The goal of Zen’s novel optical filter is to make laser-based training easier.

“An optical filter created by India’s Zen Technologies may improve the precision, longevity, and ease of maintenance of military laser training systems. The innovative “Single ILU Long Pass Filter”...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$1.8 billion contract for US Navy Virginia submarines awarded to General Dynamics

In order to support the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarine program, the US Department of Defense has given General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue...

Hanwha engines for Boramae jets ordered by South Korea

Hanwha Aerospace has won a deal to provide propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter jet. The contract, which cost 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7 million), covers...

German Medium Forces Will Switch to Boxer Fleet Equipped with 30mm Remote Turret

“Germany has disclosed its intention to purchase Boxer armored combat vehicles in order to integrate key capabilities into the military’s newly formed Medium Forces.” German defense companies Rheinmetall and...

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

U.S. Army Forts Will Have Increased Defense thanks to General Dynamics

“A $580 million agreement has been reached by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to support the security and preparedness of American Army facilities. This task order covers the Integrated...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

The first flight of South Korea’s indigenous minesweeping helicopter takes place.

In South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea performed the inaugural flight of its prototype for a mine countermeasures rotary wing aircraft that was manufactured in the country. The demonstration is...