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August 8, 2025
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New Product Launches

Hanwha Launches Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter

Hanwha Systems has rolled out its first mass-production active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to support the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 fighter program. The unveiling, held at...

August 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Australian Firm Lands Contract for Powerful 100kW Laser Drone Defense System

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has secured a €71.4 million ($83 million) contract to produce and supply a 100-kilowatt-class laser-based counter-drone system. The buyer, an undisclosed European...

August 2, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Palantir Secures Major Defense Deal With US Army Worth Up to $10B

Palantir, the influential data analytics and AI firm known for its strong connections to U.S. national security agencies, has secured a massive contract to manage software and data operations...

July 28, 2025
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Hensoldt Secures $400 Million Deal to Supply More Air Defense Radars to Ukraine

Hensoldt has secured a €340 million ($397 million) contract to supply Ukraine with additional air defense radar systems. As part of the agreement, the German defense technology firm will...

July 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

L3Harris and ELT Group Team Up to Establish Multi-Sensor Test Site Abroad

U.S.-based L3Harris has partnered with Italy’s ELT Group to establish the first multi-sensor test facility for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Italy — the first of its...

July 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Anduril Wins Nearly $100 Million U.S. Army Contract for Advanced C2 Prototype

The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril a $99.6 million contract to develop and deliver a next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype as the lead of a multi-company collaboration. Known...

July 21, 2025
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British Army Unveils Digital Targeting Web with AI-Powered “Spear” System

The British Army has introduced a cutting-edge AI-powered system designed to assist soldiers in identifying and engaging enemy targets from extended distances. Known as “Asgard,” the new technology leverages...

July 18, 2025
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R&D

AI-Driven Maritime Radar Enables Real-Time Threat Detection

To improve targeting accuracy and streamline threat detection, Lockheed Martin is integrating AI into its systems. The company has recently trialed an advanced AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capable...

July 18, 2025
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Epirus Secures $43M U.S. Army Contract for Next-Gen Directed-Energy Anti-Drone Tech

The U.S. Army has signed a $43.55 million deal with Epirus to deliver advanced directed-energy weapons aimed at countering drone swarms and other aerial threats. The contract, focused on...

July 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

New AI Alliance Targets Enhanced Speed and Scale in U.S. Defense Innovation

Defense Tech Investor Star26 Capital Partners with Synthetic Darwin to Deploy Evolving AI Solutions Star26 Capital, an investment firm specializing in defense technology, has partnered with Synthetic Darwin of...