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New $10M Deal Pushes AI Rollout Across US Military Operations Centers

Ask Sage has secured a $10 million contract from the Pentagon to expand the use of generative artificial intelligence in defense operations. The agreement will deploy large language model...

Iraq Signs $118 Million Agreement With Vectrus for F-16 Sustainment

Vectrus Systems has been awarded a $118 million contract to provide operational and logistical support for Iraq’s F-16 fighter jet fleet. The agreement, part of the US Foreign Military...

June 30, 2025
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army, BAE Collaborate on Upgraded M109 52-Cal Paladin Artillery

BAE Systems has signed a research and development pact with the U.S. Army to support the evolution of the M109-52 self-propelled howitzer. The agreement, established with DEVCOM-AC, is designed...

Laser Training Streamlined With Zen’s Innovative Optical Filter

India-based Zen Technologies has unveiled a next-generation optical filter aimed at improving military laser training systems. Known as the “Single ILU Long Pass Filter,” the device integrates visible and...

Fincantieri Secures Contract to Construct Warships for Italy

Italian defense firm Fincantieri has been awarded a deal to build two new PPA-class multipurpose patrol ships for the Italian Navy, taking over production of hulls that were originally...

General Dynamics Wins $1.8B Award for Virginia-Class Submarine Support

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $1.8 billion contract to continue long-lead material procurement for the Virginia-class Block VI submarines. This follows earlier...

Boxer Armored Vehicles With Remote Turrets Headed to German Medium Units

Germany is moving forward with plans to purchase Boxer armored vehicles featuring the RCT30 turret system, originally developed by Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland. The acquisition is intended to enhance...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

RF Components From M-tron to Power US Naval Weaponry Under New Deal

M-tron Industries has secured a $5.5-million deal to deliver rugged RF components for an ongoing U.S. Navy weapons program. The package includes specialized crystal and lumped element filters built...

June 30, 2025
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Taps Leidos for Cybersecurity Upgrade via New Tech Solutions

In a contract valued at $87 million, Leidos will lead the development of a centralized private cloud-based IT solution for NATO, intended to bolster cybersecurity and ensure greater network...

General Dynamics Selected to Enhance Army Base Defenses

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $580 million task order to help maintain the integrity and resilience of security systems at U.S. Army installations. The work...