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January 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Eurofighter Radar Upgrade Awarded to BAE Systems in $610M Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £454 million ($610 million) contract to produce new radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, enhancing the...

January 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HII Enters $25.4B Pentagon Program for Microelectronics and Advanced Tech

HII has announced its selection, alongside 11 other companies, for the Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP5), a 10-year multiple-award contract valued at $25.4 billion that delivers engineering solutions...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Microchip Unveils Mil-Qualified Surge Protection Devices in Plastic Packaging

Microchip Technology has introduced a new range of military-qualified surge protection components designed to protect sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from voltage spikes, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference. The...

January 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

E-2D Hawkeye IFF Service Depot Deal of $62M Awarded to BAE

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62-million contract to establish a new service depot for the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. The facility will...

January 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo DRS Secures AI Counter-Drone Systems From Axon Vision

Leonardo DRS has placed a $350,000 order with Axon Vision for AI-powered counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to support US defense and homeland security missions. The contract includes an initial...

January 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy Chooses General Dynamics for $988M Digital Upgrade Program

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for a $988 million contract to modernize its digital networks connecting ships, aircraft, and shore operations. The award falls...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hawkeye EOSS Selected to Enable Advanced Mobile Air Defense Targeting Systems

Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to supply its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) for integration into mobile air defense platforms. The order, placed by...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

LG CNS Awarded Program to Modernize South Korea’s Defense Digital Infrastructure

LG CNS, a South Korea–based IT services company, has won two contracts from the country’s Defense Information Agency to upgrade and modernize the nation’s military networks and digital infrastructure....

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

EOS Expands Counter-Drone Command and Control With MARSS Acquisition

Australian defense firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed an agreement to acquire the MARSS Group, a Europe-based specialist in command-and-control (C2) systems for counter-drone operations. The acquisition encompasses...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

NSA Certifies Latest L3Harris ISR Radios for Coalition Operations

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has certified L3Harris Technologies’ latest Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) radio terminals for secure operation by approved allied forces. The certification applies...