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Dutch MoD Selects Lobster Robotics to Develop Next-Generation Seabed Drone

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has partnered with local company Lobster Robotics to upgrade its Scout underwater drone for military applications. Initially developed for commercial purposes, the Scout drone...

Denmark Places Order for Combat Training Systems With Saab

Denmark has awarded Saab a contract worth 680 million Swedish kronor ($63 million) to establish a new Combat Training Centre. Deliveries will take place from this year through 2027....

$10 Million Agreement Speeds Up AI Integration in Pentagon Command Centers

The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to integrate generative AI into its core defense functions, awarding a $10 million contract to Ask Sage to expand large language model (LLM) applications...

July 1, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Iraq Signs $118 Million Contract With US Firm Vectrus for F-16 Fleet Maintenance

Iraq has signed a $118-million agreement with Vectrus Systems to provide operational and life support services for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The contract, part of the US...

July 1, 2025
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Rafael Secures $2.23 Billion V/SHORAD Defense Contract With Romania

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel has secured a €1.9 billion ($2.23 billion) contract to supply Romania’s Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) systems. The Romanian Ministry...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Leidos Selected to Drive NATO Cybersecurity Advancement Through IT Solutions

Leidos has been awarded an $87 million contract by NATO’s Communications and Information Agency to develop a centralized IT platform leveraging private cloud technology to strengthen the alliance’s cybersecurity...

Zen Unveils New Optical Filter Designed to Streamline Laser-Based Training

India’s Zen Technologies has introduced an advanced optical filter designed to enhance the precision, durability, and reliability of military laser training systems. The newly developed “Single ILU Long Pass...

General Dynamics Secures $1.8 Billion Contract for US Navy Virginia-Class Submarines

The US Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue securing long lead-time materials for the US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI submarines....

June 30, 2025
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Places Order for 80 Hanwha Engines to Power Boramae Jets

Hanwha Aerospace has secured a contract to supply propulsion systems for South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation fighter jet program. Valued at 623.2 billion Korean won ($460.7 million), the agreement...

German Medium Forces to Field Boxer Vehicles Equipped With 30mm Remote Turrets

Germany has announced plans to procure Boxer armored fighting vehicles to strengthen the core capabilities of its newly formed Medium Forces. The acquisition will include the 30-millimeter Remote Control...