Business
Anduril Targets $100 Billion Valuation
Defence technology startup that raised capital at a $61 billion valuation just months ago is exploring a financing structure that could put it on par with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
Business
Business
GA-ASI and MBDA Commit To Weapons Collaboration
The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons.
Business
GA-ASI, Thales, Octave and dotOcean Sign MOU as Part of Belgium-Based Industrial Cooperation Initiative
“This collaboration perfectly demonstrates why investing in Defence also means investing in our own economy and technological knowledge. Companies such as Thales Belgium, Octave and dotOcean bring their high-quality expertise on board one of the most advanced unmanned systems in the world."
Business
TEKEVER and iCOMAT Partner to Support AR5 Manufacturing in the UK
The partnership brings together two companies backed by the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), combining TEKEVER's operationally proven autonomous systems with iCOMAT's next-generation composite manufacturing technologies to help strengthen NATO's industrial capability and technological sovereignty.
Military
US, Ukraine Moving Forward on Joint Drone Production
Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after publicly reversing her long-held and outspoken opposition to backing Ukraine in its war with Russia, expressing support for the country in a visit to Kyiv.
Business
UK Picks Tekever AR5 to Replace Watchkeeper
Up to £400 million deal will support jobs at Tekever’s UK sites, bolstering Britain’s defence manufacturing base.
Military
Pentagon Drone Dominance Program Wants Reusable Bomber/Dropper Platforms
DDP will award approximately $32M in initial prototype orders with additional orders planned in subsequent DDP phases
Business
Airbus Sells First Airbus Flexrotor to Voyageur in Canada
“Bringing the Flexrotor into Canada with an experienced operator like Voyageur underscores Airbus’ commitment to delivering next-generation tactical capabilities to the region,"
Business
Kratos Gets $156M Mobile C-UAS Contract to Support Critical National Security Mission
The Office of Secure Transportation is responsible for the safe and secure ground and air transportation of nuclear weapons, weapon components, and special nuclear materials, as well as other missions supporting U.S. national security
Business
AV Gets $117M US Army Production Contract for P550
Initial Order Enhances LRR and Advances Army Drone Dominance Initiative with AV’s Autonomous Group 2 eVTOL UAS
C-UAS
UK Selects Three Companies to Develop Low-Cost Drone Interceptors
MOD has awarded £3.16 million to three companies to counter drone threats, becoming the first European partner to act under a joint defence programme.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
MBDA and Rheinmetall to Develop Laser Weapon System for German Navy
Implementation is based on the complete system demonstrator, which was tested at sea under operational conditions for an entire year. Proven effectiveness against airborne, maritime and land-based targets, even in adverse weather conditions