Cyber

Hanwha and TTA will develop AI-enabled 5G tactical communications networks. The architecture combines terrestrial and satellite connectivity while using international standards for South Korean and potential export deployments.

Terma has agreed to acquire Dencrypt for sovereign communications capability. The transaction adds certified end-to-end encryption for commercial devices across defence, government, and critical-infrastructure networks.

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated drone detection using commercial 5G networks. NetSense combines AI, RF measurements, and existing telecoms infrastructure to provide distributed airspace awareness.

Boeing is expanding Australian defence communications across multiple operational domains. LAND 4140 satellite terminals add to work spanning Army battle management, naval connectivity, and joint air battle management.

GDIT has won $1.3 billion for Guard network modernisation support. The seven-year framework covers cyber defence, operations centres, AI, data, communications, and enterprise IT.

DroneShield has launched RfRecon for portable tactical radio-frequency intelligence operations. The system combines wideband sensing, direction finding, onboard processing, and the company’s recently introduced RfAI-3 architecture.

Leonardo DRS and Space42 will integrate mission and satellite systems. Their UAE-focused agreement combines C5ISR electronics with secure beyond-line-of-sight connectivity.

SAIC has secured a $400m recompete for intelligence ground systems. The classified award lifts first-half Intel Space wins above $1.6bn.

HENSOLDT plans a Stuttgart defence software centre with Bosch engineers. Around 300 roles will support networked architectures, MDOcore development, and the industrialisation of multi-domain software.