Sweden has announced over $527 million in new defense spending to accelerate its anti-drone programs and boost the operational readiness of its JAS 39 Gripen fighter fleet, underscoring a national drive to counter emerging aerial threats and strengthen air power resilience. About $369 million will fund new weapons, sensors and jamming systems to defend against...
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Italy Approves $52.4B Defense Budget, Meeting NATO’s 2% Spending Target
Italy has approved $52.4 billion in total defense expenditures for 2025, setting the stage for new contract opportunities as Rome accelerates modernization and procurement investments. The Ministry of Defence’s long-awaited budget shows a 7.2 percent increase from 2024’s allocation of just over $33.5 billion, with spending levels expected to hold steady through 2027. The higher...
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Raytheon Lands German Contract for SPY-6 Radar on F127 Fleet
Germany has selected RTX’s Raytheon-built AN/SPY-6 radar for its upcoming F127 frigates under a proposed Foreign Military Sales contract with the U.S. Navy, positioning the country as the first international customer for the advanced air and missile defense system. The planned deal would cover the delivery and installation of SPY-6(V)1 radars on eight F127-class ships,...
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General Dynamics, Ricardo Partner on British Army Light Mobility Vehicle
General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have partnered to develop a new tactical vehicle for the British Army under the service’s Light Mobility Vehicle program, part of the broader Land Mobility initiative. The collaboration combines defense engineering and automotive innovation to produce a robust, off-the-shelf platform based on the 2025 Ford Ranger Super Duty. The...
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NIST Review: Chinese AI Models Lag US in Security and Performance
A U.S. government review has found that artificial intelligence models from Chinese developer DeepSeek lag behind American counterparts in performance, cost, security and adoption, posing risks for application developers, consumers and national security. The assessment, conducted by the Center for AI Standards and Innovation at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, compared three DeepSeek...
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Hensoldt Scales Up: New Site to Accelerate Air Defense Radar Deliveries
German sensor solutions company Hensoldt is set to build a production site near Ulm to accelerate its delivery of air and drone defense radars amid rising demand from customers. The company said it has signed a lease for an external industrial hall that will be converted into a dedicated radar manufacturing facility and will invest a...
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KBR Wins $88M Australian Contract to Sustain, Modernize Air C2 Systems
Australia has awarded KBR a contract valued at up to $88 million over five years to sustain and enhance the Air and Space Operations–Command and Control System, a core capability that supports the Australian Defence Force in planning and conducting complex air missions. The agreement consolidates existing sustainment work under one contract to streamline governance...
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Estonian Firms Advance to Phase 2 of NATO Innovation Effort
Estonian technology companies Telearmy and Wayren have advanced to Phase 2 of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic program with solutions that tackle crucial defense challenges: unmanned vehicle operations and secure battlefield communications. Selected from more than 2,600 applicants, the firms are among 15 advancing in the program, which provides access to 75...
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AWS Names Stéphane Israël to Lead European Sovereign Cloud, Digital Sovereignty Efforts
Amazon Web Services has appointed Stéphane Israël as managing director of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and global head of its digital sovereignty efforts, effective in October and based in Berlin. The move underscores AWS’ push to meet regulatory and security demands from European governments and industries. Israël will oversee infrastructure, technology, services and sales...
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KBR, Unipart to Provide Data-Driven Supply Chain Solutions for Armed Forces
KBR has entered into a strategic partnership with U.K.-based Unipart to deliver data-driven, resilient supply chain solutions for the defense industry. The alliance will combine Unipart’s expertise in logistics, supply chain management and digital transformation with KBR’s experience in defense program management and operational support. “We are delighted to join forces with Unipart in this...