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May 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Cubic Secures Polish Contract for Battlefield Data Link Suite

Raytheon has teamed up with Cubic Secure Communications to deliver Common Data Link (CDL) systems for Poland. The CDL network combines airborne and ground-based data terminals with support equipment,...

May 20, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Arkeus raises $18M for AI sensing systems

Australian defense technology company Arkeus has raised 25 million Australian dollars ($18 million) in Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered battlefield sensing systems. The company specializes...

May 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France orders 17 Saab Giraffe radars

France has ordered 17 Saab Giraffe 1X radar systems to improve its short-range air defense and counter-drone capabilities. The compact 3D radar units will be mounted on Scania tactical...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

New EW Simulation Collaboration Announced by Keysight and SRC UK

Keysight Technologies and SRC UK have announced a partnership aimed at advancing electronic warfare testing and simulation capabilities for defense customers. The collaboration focuses on expanding deployment of Keysight’s...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Core Systems’ Rugged Computers for C2NOW Program

Core Systems has won a contract to supply its ATMOS2 rugged tactical computing systems for the US Army’s Command and Control-Now (C2NOW) initiative. The C2NOW program is focused on...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Wraith Shield Turns L3Harris Tactical Radios Into AI Drone Detection Nodes

L3Harris has unveiled Wraith Shield, a software upgrade that transforms tactical radios into AI-enabled RF sensing systems capable of detecting small unmanned aerial threats. The new capability enhances existing...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kopin Expands Domestic OLED Production Amid Rising Military Demand

Kopin Corporation is consolidating OLED microdisplay production at its headquarters in Westborough, Massachusetts, by bringing the entire manufacturing process in-house. The transition follows the company’s acquisition of advanced OLED...

May 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

HENSOLDT Partners With IBM to Accelerate MDOcore Battlefield Platform Development

HENSOLDT and IBM have entered into a cooperation agreement focused on advancing software-defined defense technologies, particularly accelerating the development of HENSOLDT’s MDOcore battlefield software platform. Under the partnership, IBM...

May 13, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

AeroVironment to Equip Pentagon SkyRange Fleet With Advanced Hypersonic Telemetry Receivers

AeroVironment has been awarded a $43 million contract to integrate phased array receivers onto the US Department of Defense’s SkyRange platforms, strengthening telemetry and tracking support for hypersonic missile...

May 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Deploys First TRL-4D Long-Range Radar Under Air Defense Upgrade

HENSOLDT has completed the installation of the first TRL-4D LR long-range air surveillance radar at the Brockzetel site in northern Germany, marking a significant step in the German Air...