Press Releases
16 December 2024
SpearUAV, a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) based autonomous aerial weapon systems that are "folded" and launched from a capsule, announced a significant contract award from an un-disclosed customer in the value of $20 million. The contract is for the company's flagship system, VIPER 300, which integrates reconnaissance, target acquisition, and loitering munition capabilities for use by infantry, tanks and other combat platforms. The company is expected to deli
Read more...16 December 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today launched the Iridium Certus™9704, its newest IoT module, and Iridium Certus 9704 Development Kit. This transformational new module, featuring Iridium Messaging Transport® (IMT®) technology, is the smallest and most powerful created by Iridium, ideal for supporting satellite IoT applications that require real-time data analysis, analytics and automated decision-making. Th
Read more...13 December 2024
C3 AI the Enterprise AI application software company, and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, today announced expanded joint initiatives to develop and deliver AI solutions across the defense and intelligence space. As the defense and intelligence sectors confront increasingly complex challenges, the need for advanced, scalable AI solutions has never been more critical,” said Thomas M. Siebel, CEO, C3 AI. “Our strengthened partnership with Collins underscores our s
Read more...13 December 2024
TAT Technologies Ltd. a leading supplier of products and services for the commercial and military aviation industries and the ground defense industries, today announced that it has signed a five-year agreement with a major North American cargo carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, TAT will provide repair and overhaul services under an MRO agreement for auxiliary power units (APUs) on the Carriers' Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. The total contract value over the du
Read more...12 December 2024
Pacific Defense, alongside its affiliate Perceptronics, announced the award of a follow-on contract by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) for the development of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) mission systems. This contract expands on previous AFLCMC EW development efforts and includes further implementation and flight test of U.S. Government EW software frameworks. These frameworks standardize data processing and techniques delivery within a Sensor Open System Architecture
Read more...12 December 2024
UATP, the global network simplifying payment, has partnered with EVA Air, a leading airline in Taiwan, to expand its Issuer network. The partnership enables EVA Air to issue new UATP accounts, a critical capability for driving growth in business travel and strengthening relationships with corporate clients worldwide. "EVA Air is a recognized leading brand in corporate travel, and we are pleased to partner with UATP to introduce an innovative solution that will add significant v
Read more...11 December 2024
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded two contracts with an aggregate value of approximately $175 million for the supply of EW (Electronic Warfare) and DIRCM (Directed Infrared Countermeasure) Self-Protection Suites to a NATO European country. The contracts will be performed over a period of five years. Under the contracts, Elbit Systems will deliver its Self-Protection Suites for installation on the country's Embraer C-390 Millenium aircraft and Airbus H225M he
Read more...11 December 2024
Movius, the leading global provider of secure, AI-powered, purpose-driven communications software, announced it has been listed in the FedRAMP marketplace with a Department of Defense sponsored agency to provide mission-critical, secure communications solutions (https://marketplace.fedramp.gov/products/FR2335850270). Movius has already been awarded multiple Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts through AFWERX, Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) award, and most recently a
Read more...10 December 2024
Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, and ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-fidelity Earth Observation, today announced the creation of a joint venture to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE, building on their successful cooperation, which includes the recent launch of the UAE's first SAR satellite, Foresight-1, in August 2024. Focused on satellite manufacturing and deploying SAR satellite
Read more...BrainChip Holdings Ltd, the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based, neuromorphic AI, today announced that it was awarded a development contract for $1.8M from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on neuromorphic radar signaling processing technologies. The AFRL contract award, under the topic number AF242-D015, is titled “Mapping Complex Sensor Signal Processing Algorithms onto Neuromorphic Chips”. The Small Business Innova
Read more...With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon with an American company, pushing the boundaries of exploration by launching a new mission to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa; maintaining 24 years of continuous human exploration off the Earth aboard the International Space Station, and unveiling the first look at its supersonic quiet aircraft for the benefi
Read more...7 December 2024
ST Engineering marks a new milestone in its International Defence business with a strategic agreement with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE). ST Engineering will collaborate with KPE to set up in-country production capability for a new 8x8 amphibious multi-purpose armoured vehicle. This includes engineering and technical support for the design and production of the vehicle, based on ST Engineering’s field-tested Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle, capable of operating effec
Read more...6 December 2024
Leidos today announced three new awards from the Defense Information Systems Agency to begin the next phase of IT transformation and migrate an expanded user base to the Department of Defense Network, or DoDNet, under the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program. DISA is working with Leidos through the single-award, $11.5 billion, 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity DES contract to optimize network services for Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities, or DAFAs
Read more...6 December 2024
Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. NGJ-MB is a cooperative development and production program with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The contract includes delivery of shipsets, support equipment, spares and non-recurring engineering support. "NGJ-MB is a revolutionary offensive electronic attack system for the joint force that puts a c
Read more...5 December 2024
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, today announced Gremsy, a leading provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR® program. Gremsy integrates the Boson® radiometric thermal camera module as part of its gimbaled National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant Vio F1 drone payload. Assembled in the USA, the Vio F1 is an advanced, lightweight electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload for asset and infrastructure i
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