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August 2, 2025
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Palantir Secures Major US Army Deal Worth as Much as $10 Billion

Palantir will deliver advanced AI and data services to the US Army under a 10-year contract worth up to $10 billion. Known for its intelligence-sector roots, the firm has...

July 28, 2025
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Ukraine will receive more air defense radars from Hensoldt for $400 million.

Germany’s Hensoldt has received a €340 million ($397 million) contract to supply Ukraine with additional air defense radars, including the TRML-4D and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII systems. The TRML-4D,...

July 28, 2025
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Outside the United States, L3Harris and the ELT Group are collaborating to establish a test facility for several sensors.

L3Harris and Italy’s ELT Group have partnered to launch Italy’s first multi-sensor intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance test center, the inaugural facility of its kind outside the United States. Managed...

July 21, 2025
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Anduril Wins Close to $100 Million US Army Contract for Next-Gen C2 Prototype

The US Army has selected Anduril to lead a consortium in developing a next-generation command and control (NGC2) system under a $99.6-million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract. Partnering with...

July 21, 2025
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The British Army Introduces an AI Targeting Spear for Today’s Conflict

The British Army has introduced “Asgard,” an AI-powered platform designed to dramatically reduce target acquisition time for frontline troops. By leveraging advanced communications and rapid data analysis, Asgard identifies...

July 18, 2025
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AI-powered naval radar developed to enable real-time threat detection at sea.

Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an AI-driven Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system designed for rapid maritime threat identification. Conducted off the U.S. West Coast, the trials brought together teams...

July 18, 2025
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Epirus wins $43M U.S. Army contract for Gen II anti-drone directed-energy system.

Epirus has won a $43.55-million contract from the US Army to deliver two next-generation IFPC-HPM Gen II systems, designed to neutralize drone swarms using high-power microwave technology. The systems...

July 18, 2025
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U.S. launches new AI partnership to accelerate defense innovation and scalability.

Star26 Capital has partnered with Synthetic Darwin to equip its defense portfolio companies with advanced, self-evolving AI via the Darwinslab Ecosystem. This collaboration allows for rapid creation and evolution...

July 10, 2025
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Ukraine Introduces a New System that Connects ‘Thousands’ of EW Units to Combat Drones

Kvertus, a Ukrainian tech firm, has launched “Atlas,” a comprehensive electronic warfare system aimed at countering drone threats on the battlefield. The system is capable of linking thousands of...

July 10, 2025
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A Florida business has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to develop a secure aerial communications platform.

PureCipher, a Florida startup, has landed a U.S. Air Force contract to deliver advanced secure communication systems for high-priority combat missions. Using AI, the company’s solution provides stealthy, tamper-evident,...