Six Teams Share $2M in Army AI Contest
In one of its largest tech contests, the US Army granted $2M to six AI teams for solutions in data processing. The winners, led by Ozni AI, now join...
Israel Funds $1.5B Combat Fleet Expansion in Gaza
Tel Aviv has launched a $1.5 billion initiative to accelerate the production of armored platforms, including tanks and troop carriers, in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. Announced...
$1.6B Plan: New Zealand Orders Submarine-Hunting Fleet
The government of New Zealand has confirmed a US$1.16 billion contract for five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The move is part of a broader...
$13.9M US Army Deal With X-Bow for Rocket Motor
X-Bow Systems, headquartered in New Mexico, and the US Army are jointly investing $13.9 million to produce a new rocket motor for the GMLRS. The project aims to address...
Europe awards Elbit Systems $1.6B deal for arms and C4ISR.
Israel’s Elbit Systems won a $1.6B contract to supply a European customer with advanced weapons and C4ISR technologies over five years. Deliveries include precision artillery, rocket systems, drones, EW...
$99M AI Project to Advance USAF Target Tracking System
Pushing forward with its high-tech modernization goals, the US Air Force is investing $99 million in the Advanced Tracking Architecture Using AI (ATA-AI) program, first unveiled in July 2024....
Korea Pursues Greece Defense Deals on Subs and Drones
Seoul is courting Athens with a three-pronged defense proposal, seeking a role in the EU’s massive 800-billion-euro rearmament program. The plan covers joint submarine projects, advanced MUM-T drone-fighter systems,...
$4 Billion Defense Loan Sought by Estonia Under EU Joint Rearmament Scheme
The Estonian government intends to take out a loan of up to 3.6 billion euros ($4.1 billion), supported by the European Commission, to fund a series of joint arms...
Taiwan Proposes New Budget to Boost Drone and Missile Capabilities
Taiwan is finalizing a new special defense budget worth up to $30 billion to improve its missile and drone arsenal. The Ministry of National Defense is expected to present...
Delays in Caesar Howitzers Prompt Czech Threat to Suspend Payments
Facing significant contractual and technical issues, the Czech Republic is considering freezing future payments to KNDS France for the purchase of 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers. A letter from...