MANTECH has secured a $345 million naval cyber research contract. The five-year task order spans C3I, electronic warfare, tactical networks, integration, testing, and field engineering.
Fjord Defence has secured its first serial European vehicle contract. The NOK11.5 million firm order covers 2027–28 deliveries, with an additional NOK33.3 million option remaining uncommitted.
Avon Technologies has secured another $20.3 million combat helmet order. The award takes Team Wendy Ceradyne’s current ACH Gen II option year to its maximum authorised volume.
Hanwha Aerospace outlines the K9 artillery system’s next evolution roadmap. Drone-guided fires, wheeled derivatives, automated turrets, and predictive sustainment broaden the established howitzer family.
UK Defence Innovation launches new £5 million counter-UAS acquisition pathway. Project PANOPTES seeks an integrated autonomous force-protection system designed to counter mass, low-cost drone threats.
Ford, GDLS and Ricardo have joined the UK LMV competition. Their proposal uses Ranger and Ranger Super Duty platforms with UK defence integration and engineering.
German Navy crews have completed two Naval LORA firings successfully. The OPEX trials tested IAI’s maritime ballistic strike system from an operational vessel.
Saab has delivered new Giraffe 1X radars to the RAF. The sensors enter a wider counter-drone architecture following an urgent operational requirement.
NEC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will deepen defence systems collaboration. Their new alliance covers command and control, unmanned assets, cloud integration, and sovereign data and AI capability.
Babcock and Saab will jointly manage Anzac frigate sustainment services. The five-year arrangement covers engineering, spares, and asset management as Australia transitions towards new surface combatants.