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September 15, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Thales and UK Partner Develop Drone-Mounted EW Capability

Thales and UK-based Autonomous Devices have teamed up to develop a drone-mounted electronic-warfare system for maritime and land forces. The joint project will produce the EW-UAS1, combining Thales’ EW...

September 12, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Thales Wins Initial Overseas Sale of HF XL Radios to Malaysia

Thales has signed its first international export contract for the HF XL TRC 3900 land-based radio system, partnering with Malaysia’s Advanced Defence Systems. The deal includes the supply of...

September 11, 2025
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R&D

Babcock AI Tool Turns Comms Into Intel

At DSEI London, Babcock unveiled Nomad, a next-generation AI tool for battlefield communications. Designed for operations where traditional networks are unavailable, Nomad can clean, transcribe, translate, and analyze data...

September 9, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Army AI Challenge Awards $2M to Winners

The xTech AI contest showcased tools that automate data verification and optimization. Winners included Ozni AI and five others, receiving up to $500K each. They will join a mentorship...

September 8, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Saab Wins Initial Latin American Order for Giraffe 4A Radar

Saab has signed a deal valued at roughly 550 million Swedish kronor ($58.5 million) to deliver its Giraffe 4A radar and support services to a Latin American nation. The...

September 4, 2025
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New Product Launches

Canada Gets Teledyne Airborne Imaging Tech

Teledyne FLIR took its next-generation UltraFORCE 380X imaging pod on a Canadian demo tour covering 10 cities. Carried on a helicopter, the system integrates infrared and color cameras with...

September 1, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

$211 Million Communications Hub Planned for US Base in Guam

Hawaii’s Nan Inc. has secured a $211 million Pentagon contract to build a state-of-the-art communications hub at Andersen AFB in Guam. Funding will roll out in phases, with $91.3...

September 1, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Next-Gen Military Drones to Use Mobix Labs’ Circular Connectors

Mobix Labs has announced it is now shipping advanced Filtered Mil-Spec Circular Connectors to support upcoming military drone programs. Housed in rugged circular casings, the connectors feature Pi-filter technology...

August 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Q-CTRL Chosen by DARPA to Enhance Quantum Sensing for Military Systems

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Australian company Q-CTRL $24.4 million in contracts to advance quantum sensing technologies for military vehicles. Quantum systems enable navigation...

August 27, 2025
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R&D

US Army to Test Modular Electronic Warfare System in 2026 Upgrade Drive

In 2026, the US Army will start prototyping the Modular Mission Payload (MMP), a plug-and-play electronic warfare kit adaptable to almost any platform. The effort falls under the broader...